The closer summer gets, the more wedding invitations are arriving in our mailboxes — and that means that we're faced with one question that can be pretty stressful: What are we going to wear?! After a year of staying home most of the time and wearing sweatpants, events like weddings are starting to happen again, calling for an update to our wardrobes. But where to start? With our favorite stylish celebrities' past outfits, of course!
From the breezy, flowy dresses that Chrissy Teigen wears for just about any occasion to preppier looks from Reese Witherspoon's Draper James brand, a lot of different outfit options exist that would be perfect for any kind of wedding, whether it's daytime and outdoors or evening and a bit more formal.
Searching for wedding style inspo? Then read on for some of the best wedding-ready looks that celebs have sported recently. We might not share their mega-sized clothing budgets, but we can still snag a few fashion tips from them.
Hilary Duff
This photo was taken while Hilary was pregnant with her third child, Mae, but it definitely still counts for wedding inspiration, whether you're looking for a maternity look or not. That neckline, the ruffles, the floral pattern — all of it is perfect for attending a summer ceremony.
Emma Roberts
Emma actually did wear this dress to a wedding, so this look is already tried and proven! Pastel colors and gorgeous lace are a perfect combo for watching people you love tie the knot, and this dress is doing all the work for her — with no over-the-top accessories required.
Reese Witherspoon
Basically, Reese's entire Instagram is wedding inspiration, but this dress definitely has to be one of our favorites. It has sleeves but it's breezy, and that pattern is too cute. It also happens to be one of the dresses from Reese's own Draper James line, so it's easy to snag this style or something similar.
Gabrielle Union
In her Instagram caption, Gabrielle called herself Lady Bridgerton, and it's easy to see why — this dress is definitely giving us Bridgerton vibes! Those puffed sleeves make a striking statement, and that mint color is made for weddings. It's such a gorgeous and unexpected look!
Chrissy Teigen
Technically, this is the dress Chrissy wore for Easter 2021, but it's still totally appropriate for a wedding — especially if it's happening somewhere hot, because dresses like this are so flowy and allow for plenty of airflow. And can we talk about her hair? Also wedding perfect.
Kelly Rowland
Sometimes what you want to wear to a wedding is a little black dress, and even though some people might not love stepping out in dark colors during the summer, in our opinion, this design that Kelly's wearing totally works. It's sleeveless, after all, and it looks super sleek for an evening event.
Shawn Johnson
Looking for a short, bright sundress? Shawn Johnson has you covered! She paired it with nude heels and left her hair down, completing the look — though we have a feeling this would look work just as well with wedges or flat sandals and an updo. That green is such a happy color!
Kate Middleton
A peek into Kate Middleton's closet would reveal all kinds of pretty dresses that are appropriate for a wedding, but the one she's wearing in this photo that the palace shared in honor of her 10th wedding anniversary to William really stands out. That particular shade of blue is so pretty, and the floral print combined with her loose, wavy hair gives off a bohemian vibe we absolutely love.
Meghan Markle
While we're on the topic of the royals, we've gotta give Meghan Markle a shout-out too. This blue dress is so simple yet incredibly chic, and the belt pulls the whole thing together while showing off her fab figure. Something like this would be a great, low-key wedding look.
Jessica Simpson
This photo is kind of a double whammy of inspiration, because either of these looks would be ideal for a wedding. Jessica's dress (and hat!) would be lovely for an outdoor ceremony at a barn, which is pretty popular these days, and her sister Ashlee's dress is giving us all the vintage vibes.
Jenna Dewan
We cannot even begin to compete with Jenna Dewan's beauty, but we can take inspiration from her impeccable wardrobe. She wore this maxi dress while doing promos for her book a couple of years ago, but it would definitely work for a wedding. The pleats and gorgeous ruffles on that skirt!
Jinger Duggar
In the years since Jinger Duggar got married and started making her own fashion choices, she's worn some pretty adorable outfits, including this dress from 2019. Though white is usually off-limits at a wedding, this look has enough florals involved that it definitely wouldn't be a faux pas.
Jill Duggar
Here's another Duggar whose wardrobe has changed in recent years — and definitely for the better! The dress she wore in her 2021 family photos (which she shared that she got from her cousin Amy's boutique, 3130) is such a classic style and so easy to wear for a wedding that takes place outdoors.
Mindy Kaling
Though we can't always work an outfit quite like Mindy Kaling does, this is a dress that will probably look good on anyone. The pink floral design is definitely giving us wedding vibes, and even though it's long-sleeved, it's also lightweight and flowy, perfect for warm weather.
Tayshia Adams
Like all of the Bachelorette stars who came before her, Tayshia Adams had to arrive at the show with plenty of cute dresses in her suitcase, and this was one of the most wedding-ready of them all. If you want to wear something fun and flirty, this dress is the perfect inspo.
