Some of the Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses Have Been Hiding at Ann Taylor—Including These 7 RSVP-Ready Styles

This pretty purple halter dress is highly likely to turn heads at your next event, and not just because of its subtle keyhole cutout at the neck. In fact, one reviewer swears the pictures don't even do it justice (translation: prepare for the dress to look even more beautiful in person). "I wore it to a very hot and humid outdoor wedding, and the fabric was so light and airy and kept me as cool as possible," she added. Of course, she's referring to the masterpiece's lightweight and silky polyester material, which as I mentioned above, has a lovely light-reflecting sheen. Thanks to its self-tie belt, the flowy flock can also be cinched at the waist to give you some shape, so it's a total no-brainer in my book.

Black wedding guest dresses, while controversial, are incredibly chic if you ask Sarah Stiefvater, PureWow's wellness director. And if you ask me, there's no question whether you should scoop this linen-blend style. Everything about it (including its scalloped trim, waist cutouts and shorter length) makes it as elegant as can be, especially for a cocktail wedding dress code. If you're worried about showing too much skin, don't be. "The cutouts are adorable. They don't expose very much skin at all," explains one reviewer. "[This is] the perfect dress for dinner out, date night or vacation. It can be dressed up and down." Ready to add wedding-approved to its description? You know what to do.

Not your ordinary shirtdress, this cotton beauty has gorgeous eyelet detailing and a vibrant blue hue that's sure to stand out in photos. Better yet, the collared style has short sleeves with epaulettes, ensuring they'll stay up when you hit the dance floor. And, yes, it is lined, so you'll be covered exactly where you need to be. I can see you reeling in the compliments in this number, which is perfect for an outdoor, daytime affair. (Psst: You might want to consider sizing down, however, as several reviewers have mentioned that it runs big.)

Are you specifically shopping for a dress to wear to a beach wedding? Say hello to this halter midi in bright pink and red hues. To say it has all the qualities of a summer wedding guest dress would be an understatement, because it's not just made of a light and flowy polyester, it also has a unique halter neck and a back slit, so you can show off a little leg and get some ventilation. But I wouldn't blame you if you bought this style for the bold floral print alone, which will effortlessly fit any beachy theme.

If you're a sucker for a dress with flutter sleeves or are searching for an option that's summery, yet sophisticated, you just might fall head over heels for this minimalist masterpiece. It has a sleek, classic look that's elevated by its delicate D-ring belt, which can be adjusted to your liking. Not to mention, the polyester style has a hidden back zipper, a hook-and-eye closure and a lined body, so you should feel super supported while wearing it.

Another elegant number that won't make you feel out of place in a formal setting, this column midi has a self-tie fabric belt that helps create a shapely silhouette, along with a high neck that gives off Breakfast at Tiffany's vibes. And if you adore side slits, you'll be happy to know that this polyester and spandex style has one that hits at just the right spot above the knee, so you can perch pretty and not fret about flashing too much skin.