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When selecting elegant summer dresses for wedding guests, it helps to consider the setting and dress code: a flowing maxi dress brings an air of effortless sophistication to evening or garden ceremonies, while a midi silhouette strikes that sweet spot between formal and relaxed, making it a versatile choice for cocktail-hour celebrations or semi-formal affairs

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One question I get more than anything else in any Q&A (whether for the newsletter or on Instagram Stories!) is requests for wedding guest dresses

Suede loafers or even espadrilles, in relaxed offices, complete the look

(Note: Our conversation has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.) The photos below are by Jarrard Cole, who came with me to document this trip