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Best-Dressed Wedding Guest: 21 Dresses You'll Wear All Summer

Did we mention they're (almost) all on sale?

By Brittany Adams and Rajni Jacques
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Attention, wedding season warriors! Whether or not your calendar is jam-packed with nuptials this summer, we scouted the perfect dresses for any special occasion.

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<p>Isa Arfen Colorblock Wrap Dress, $398; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/isa-arfen-colorblock-wrap-dress/4190330?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/isa-arfen-colorblock-wrap-dress/4190330?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK%2F%20YELLOW%2F%20GREEN%2F%20RED"></a></p>

Isa Arfen Colorblock Wrap Dress, $398; nordstrom.com

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<p>Diane von Furstenberg 'Nori' Drape One-Shoulder Silk Dress, $648; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/diane-von-furstenberg-nori-drape-one-shoulder-silk-dress/4301601?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Diane von Furstenberg 'Nori' Drape One-Shoulder Silk Dress, $648; nordstrom.com

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<p>C/MEO Collective Two Sides Dress, $200; <a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/clothing/dresses/two-sides-dress.html" target="_blank">needsupply.com</a></p>

C/MEO Collective Two Sides Dress, $200; needsupply.com

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<p>Zara Long Printed Dress, $100; <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/view-all/long-printed-dress-c719020p3438530.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></p>

Zara Long Printed Dress, $100; zara.com

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<p>Veronica Beard 'Oleta' Ruffle Off-the-Shoulder Dress, $550; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/veronica-beard-oleta-ruffle-off-the-shoulder-dress/4265761?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Veronica Beard 'Oleta' Ruffle Off-the-Shoulder Dress, $550; nordstrom.com

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<p>Tory Burch 'Jillian' Floral Applique Caftan; shop similar at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/tory-burch-womens-dresses?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Tory Burch 'Jillian' Floral Applique Caftan; shop similar at nordstrom.com

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<p>A.W.A.K.E Blue Gingham Cotton Frill Dress, $1,090; <a href="http://www.avenue32.com/us/blue-gingham-cotton-frill-dress/AWA0011601002601XXS.html?googleType=product&gclid=COf2jKexic0CFc5ZhgodQe0CIA" target="_blank">avenue32.com</a></p>

A.W.A.K.E Blue Gingham Cotton Frill Dress, $1,090; avenue32.com

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<p>Carven Twill Belted Sleeveless Dress, $260; <a href="http://www.avenue32.com/us/tangerine-twill-sleeveless-belted-dress/CAR0031504014501.html?dwvar_CAR0031504014501_color=108&cgid=null#q=carven%2Bdress&lang=en_US&start=3" target="_blank">avenue32.com</a></p>

Carven Twill Belted Sleeveless Dress, $260; avenue32.com

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<p>Anna October Stealing Beauty Ruffled Dress, $918; <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Anna-October-Stealing-Beauty-ruffled-dress-1049592" target="_blank">matchesfashion.com</a></p>

Anna October Stealing Beauty Ruffled Dress, $918; matchesfashion.com

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<p>Stella McCartney 'Agnes' Poppy Print Stretch Dress, $592; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stella-mccartney-agnes-poppy-print-stretch-dress/4205044?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Stella McCartney 'Agnes' Poppy Print Stretch Dress, $592; nordstrom.com

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<p>Kensie Aztec Brocade Shift Dress, $119; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kensie-aztec-brocade-shift-dress/4274648?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Kensie Aztec Brocade Shift Dress, $119; nordstrom.com

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<p>Self-Portrait Azalea Dress, $480; shop similar at <a href="http://www.fwrd.com/product-selfportrait-azaelea-dress-in-yellow/SPOF-WD30/?d=Womens&srcType=plpaltimage&list=plp-list-6" target="_blank">fwrd.com</a></p>

Self-Portrait Azalea Dress, $480; shop similar at fwrd.com

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<p>Peter Pilotto Atmos Smocked Knit Midi Dress, $1,090; <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Peter-Pilotto-Atmos-smocked-knit-midi-dress-1064468" target="_blank">matchesfashion.com</a></p>

Peter Pilotto Atmos Smocked Knit Midi Dress, $1,090; matchesfashion.com

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<p>3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Cutout Dress, $465; shop similar at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/3-1-phillip-lim-womens-clothing?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a><a href="https://www.31philliplim.com/shop/dress-with-cascading-skirt-ruffle-and-side-cutout-2187.html" target="_blank"></a></p>

3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Cutout Dress, $465; shop similar at nordstrom.com

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<p>The Kooples Feather Dress, $565; <a href="http://www.thekooples.com/us/feathers-dress-979707.html" target="_blank">thekooples.com</a></p>

The Kooples Feather Dress, $565; thekooples.com

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<p>MSGM Satin Ribbon Streamer Maxi Dress; shop similar at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/msgm?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

MSGM Satin Ribbon Streamer Maxi Dress; shop similar at nordstrom.com

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<p>Alice + Olivia 'Zia' Print Maxi Dress; shop similar at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-dresses-shop/alice---olivia~5186?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Alice + Olivia 'Zia' Print Maxi Dress; shop similar at nordstrom.com

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<p>Alexander Wang Black Striped Ponte Strapless Dress, $516; <a href="http://www.avenue32.com/us/black-striped-ponte-strapless-dress/ALE0041601004601.html?dwvar_ALE0041601004601_color=082&cgid=null#q=alexander%2Bwang%2Bdress&lang=en_US&start=5" target="_blank">avenue32.com</a></p>

Alexander Wang Black Striped Ponte Strapless Dress, $516; avenue32.com

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<p>Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28 Eyelet Lace Dress; shop similar at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/olivia-palermo-chelsea28-womens?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-JuneWAP-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28 Eyelet Lace Dress; shop similar at nordstrom.com

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<p>Apiece Apart Lira Off Shoulder Dress; for similar styles visit <a href="https://www.apieceapart.com/shop/" target="_blank">apieceapart.com</a></p>

Apiece Apart Lira Off Shoulder Dress; for similar styles visit apieceapart.com

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