Summer is always busy. Not only is it a favorite time to travel, but it's peak wedding season. If your calendar is as booked and busy as mine, then you'll be needing one (or two, or three) summer wedding guest dresses. Thankfully, you can score something chic (and on major sale) at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's right now.
A designer gown will typically cost a pretty penny. Still, I found plenty of special occasion-ready dresses for under $50—and lots under $200!—during the designer sales at both luxe retailers. My favorites include a draped halter number in summer's trendiest color, rich-looking slip dresses from brands like Alice + Olivia and Nili Lotan, as well as a few sparkling white dresses that're perfect for a summer bride. Rest assured, I've rounded up the best on-sale frocks for everything you have coming up on your social calendar.
To see my top picks for the season, keep scrolling. These special summer dresses are sure to turn heads the moment you enter the room.
From the pretty light blue color to the draping and pleats, I love everything about this number.
The twisted detail on this dress is so pretty.
Florals can be wedding-ready—this dress is proof.
This trendy cobalt blue color is so cool.
Wear this rich-looking green slip and you’ll instantly feel like you have a trust fund and an apartment on the Upper East Side.
The rose details take this blue dress to the next level.
This isn’t your average slip dress—it’s so much more interesting thanks to its gathered detail.
A little black dress will forever be a classic.
Dip into one of summer’s trendiest colors with this tomato red pick.
This mini dress is calling out to be your next cocktail party look.
If I were getting married, this shift would absolutely be part of my nuptial wardrobe.
This slip is even more elegant thanks to its rhinestone straps.
If a garden party is on your calendar, consider this fun and flirty mini.
Butter yellow is everywhere, so why not test it out for your next special event?
Here’s yet another white dress I would wear if I were getting married soon.
Fashion commerce editor Julia Marzovilla just wore this dress in green to a wedding recently. "It didn't need to be steamed, is stretchy enough to put on over my head even after I had my hair and makeup done, and didn't budge the entire night," she says. "I'm actually using the sale to buy it in another color so I can wear it to every event for the rest of my life."
This black number would let everyone know you’re a cool girl.
I’m simply obsessed with the blue gradient color on this pick.
I may have audibly gasped when I came across this find during my scrolling.
How perfect would this dress be for a beach wedding?
Haven’t you heard? Bandage dresses are back, baby!
This pretty black slip would work for so many occasions.
