If you've been keeping up with the latest spring fashion trends in 2024 or stumbled upon #fashiontok, you'll know that the girlhood aesthetic continues to reign supreme. This year, it's all about embracing hyper-feminine elements like rosettes, bows, ruffles, and a palette of soft pastels (excluding ivory, white, and off-white, for obvious reasons). These motifs lend themselves especially well to stylish wedding attire and elegant dresses. By considering these four key wedding guest fashion trends, you'll be well-prepared for any dress code––whether it’s black tie, cocktail, beach, or otherwise––just be sure to adhere to the appropriate gown length! Learn more about dressing for weddings in our summer wedding guest style guide.

Rosettes in Full Bloom April showers bring May…rosettes! Spring's timeless association with florals takes a three-dimensional turn this season, with rosettes stealing the spotlight. Whether it’s adorning bustlines, necklines, or shoulder straps, or scattered delicately across bodices and skirts, there are myriad ways to embrace the rosettes trend for the wedding season ahead.

Tying the Knot With Ribbons and Bows The coquette and balletcore aesthetics are steeped in femininity and playfulness and exude an air of ethereal beauty, making them ideal choices for romantic occasions such as weddings. Delicate ribbon detailing adds an elegant touch to dresses, be it a subtle accent at the neck or waistband, or a sculpted bow on the sleeves.

Pastels and Jewel-Tones in Living Colour The vision board for this trend is Kate Hudson’s buttery yellow dress from How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days. While TikTok creators have been dedicated to sleuthing online for dupes, you can effortlessly recreate a similar aesthetic with other silky pastels. Popular pastel colour palettes for spring 2024 include pale cerulean, champagne pink, orange creamsicle, and more. Contrasting the soft pastels, jewel-tone dresses emerge as a bolder alternative. While not typically associated with the gentle tones of spring, jewel tones, such as tropical teal, sapphire blue, and wine red offer a luxurious allure, enhanced by their lustrous fabrics.

Shaking it up in Ruffles and Smocks The enduring appeal of coastal grandmother and cottagecore trends has propelled ruffled and smocked dresses into the limelight. This aesthetic not only enhances any body type but also offers a comfortably structured silhouette that's flattering without feeling restrictive. While smocking is commonly seen on many sundresses, incorporating smocked tiers with ruffles adds an extra dimension of elegance. Where to buy spring wedding attire at CF Shopping Centres: Dynamite Mango Aritzia RW&CO. Laura Melanie Lyne Banana Republic Honey The Bay Maje Torrid

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