Wedding guest floor length dresses in velvet

Navy, emerald and one pale pink

Dark colors look rich under reception lights and in the photos you’ll see a week later. Our navy mermaid gown hugs you down to about the knee before the skirt opens up, and posing for photos gets easy. Round neck, long sleeves. Silver earrings and a bracelet go well with navy, and your hair goes up.

Emerald loves gold. One emerald style closes at the neck and wrists, and a slit on the left leg opens only when you walk. Another shows the shoulders and has three-quarter sleeves. Bring a wrap for the walk outside.

Want something lighter? The powder pink velvet is a one-shoulder cut. One long sleeve, a slit, and that’s all the detail it has. Pearl earrings and nude stilettos, nothing at the neck.

Red and burgundy are the warmest shades here, and in red we make a maxi that bares just one shoulder, which means you can skip the necklace and just put on bold earrings before you head out the door. Black works at a night wedding as well. Our black velvet maxi shows both shoulders and still covers your arms, and a short faux fur goes over it for the photos outside.

Long sleeves for a cold wedding hall

If you’re worried about freezing in January, go for sleeves. Our blue velvet with a boat neck is a wedding guest floor length dress that’s thick and warm, and you won’t need a shawl once you’re inside. The burgundy maxi with a slit has long sleeves too. Dancing’s easy in it.

Every wedding guest floor length dress on this page wants heels, so the hem never drags. Try yours on in the shoes you’ll actually wear and walk a few steps. For bare shoulders, choose the size by your bust, because that’s what holds the neckline up all night.

A coat that falls past the knee keeps the hem dry between the car and the door. You’ll find more ideas in our December wedding outfits.

Frequently asked questions

Isn’t a gown too much for a guest?

Not at an evening reception. That’s exactly where a wedding guest maxi dress feels at home.

How do I get creases out after the drive?

Steam the velvet from the wrong side. An iron on the pile flattens it for good.

What jewelry goes with burgundy or red velvet?

One piece you’ll notice, like statement earrings. Gather your hair and leave the rest bare.

And if the wedding’s in the daytime?

Then look through our guest dresses for any time of day. Short and midi lengths are easier before sunset.