What to Wear to Every Wedding Event You'll Attend This Season

Tip: Typically, an engagement party will be at a restaurant or bar or even hosted in someone's home, so you'll want to rock a somewhat simple cocktail dress. Don't overthink it, though — a lacy shift or even a floral maxi will be fine.

Nanette Lepore Dress — Sultry Sheath ($298)

Aryn K Women's Midi Dress ($114)

Mango Minimal Dress ($50)

Anna Sui Women's Vintage Lace Sleeveless Dress ($286)

Ella Moss Floradita Maxi Dress ($278)

J.Crew Tall Poplin Zip-Front A-line Dress ($128)

Adrianna Papell Belted Lace Fit & Flare Dress ($138)

Tip: You'll be around older family members sometime in the late morning/early afternoon. Keep it conservative but fun with a wrap-front or sundress.

Ann Taylor Printed Tie-Front Dress ($120, originally $139)

Diane von Furstenberg New Jeanne Two Silk Jersey Wrap Dress ($398)

Ted Baker London "Rose Ravina" Midi Dress ($295)

Kate Spade New York "Flamingo Blaire" Dress ($428)

Gabby Skye Belted Flower Print Shantung Midi Dress ($108)

Tracy Reese Mixed Print Stretch Silk T-Back Dress ($348)

Eliza J Print Chiffon Maxi Dress ($158)

Tip: It's possible to look sexy without venturing into risqué territory. Formfitting or cutouts are your best bet if you're heading out on the town, but if you're doing something tame — spa day, paint party — opt for a jumpsuit you can really move in.

Bec & Bridge Printed Cutout Dress — Bloomingdale's Exclusive ($220)

Sam Edelman Cross Back Jumpsuit ($149)

Lovers + Friends Lasting Impressions Dress ($154)

Missguided Stripe Mesh Co-Ord Crop Top ($30) and Midi Skirt ($40)

Cameo Alone Tonight Peplum Dress ($240)

Maje Mesh-Striped Jersey Dress ($415)

Keepsake End of Time Dress ($150)

Tip: If you're part of the wedding party, your bride may take you out to eat prewedding as a thank you. Keep it classic, and just dress for a day out with the girls. Now is the perfect time to break out that feminine fit-and-flare.

Cynthia Rowley Cutout Dress ($398)

Madewell Abroad Dress ($75, originally $98)

Storee Stripe Gaucho Romper ($64)

Forever 21 Crocheted Halter Maxi Dress ($30)

Loft Swallowtail Racerback Maxi Dress ($80)

Rebecca Taylor Print Silk Dress ($375)

Gabby Skye Floral Print Scuba Fit & Flare Dress ($98)

Tip: This outfit should be dressy, but not quite wedding status. Cocktail attire will work well, as will structured pieces.

Alfred Sung Woven Fit & Flare Dress ($198)

Love Off Shoulder Wrap Maxi Dress With Thigh Split ($57)

J.Crew Heidi Dress in Silk Chiffon ($250)

Maggy London Tie Dye Print Crepe Midi Sheath Dress ($138)

Alfani Prima Jeweled Cutout-Shoulder Shift Dress ($100)

Loft Strewn Floral Layered Dress ($90)

Tahari Belted Metallic Floral Jacquard Fit & Flare Dress ($138)

Tip: If you're not part of the wedding party, feel free to go big — while keeping in mind that the bride won't be pleased if your outfit upstages her. Party dresses, A-line styles, and one-shoulder options will still look fashion-forward without being over-the-top.

Vilma Dress ($289)

Tibi Satin Poplin One-Shoulder Wrap Dress ($625)

Eliza J Print Chiffon Maxi Dress ($158)

Kate Spade Swift Dress ($223, originally $448)

Rachel Zoe Brunelle Silk Dress ($375)

Shoshanna Midnight Harlow Lace Dress ($485)

Nanette Lepore Printed Fit-&-Flare Dress ($398)

Tip: You may be a bit hung over or tired, but the food at the brunch is totally worth waking up for. Casual but classy is best — rompers, shirtdresses, and shifts are all acceptable options.

Chelsea28 Scallop Edge Romper ($98)

Club Monaco Claudia Silk Jumper ($279)

DKNY Pure Midi Shirt Dress ($255)

Free People Button Front Shirtdress ($128)

Topshop Broderie Pinafore Sundress ($70)

Forever 21 Love 21 Surrealist A-Line Dress ($25)

Anthropologie Josette Cutwork Shift ($218)

Zara Long Scarf Print Dress ($100)