9 Dresses for Every L.A. Wedding You Have on Your Calendar

When the vibe is a bit retro hippie cool and casual, a tiered flutter of tie-dye is both on trend and festive.

This couple is hip to the city’s emerging artist neighborhood, so wear a quirky mini that’s equal parts creative (pair it with heavy brogues or heels with sheer socks) and sexy. (Pro tip: It will look super cute with Chuck Taylors and a leather jacket at your next ladies’ lunch.)

Ganni ($245)

Those onshore breezes can get chilly, but a loose, long-sleeved linen-blend number (worn with a neck and wrist full of blingy jewels) will keep you cozy and chic.

Zara ($90)

Both sophisticated and sexy: Gathers of shimmery jacquard fabric fall mid-calf, and the deep V will show off your lovely neckline (or the girls). Cue “Lady in Red,” DJ.

All the single ladies, listen up. This jumpsuit says “I love a good spin on the dance floor” as well as “I won’t be drinking too much Champagne, because I don’t want to strip down to use the ladies’ room.”

It’s hard to know just how froufrou fancy a destination wedding is going to be, so take a lightweight crepe wrap dress that’s weather appropriate but can be dressed up with strappy nude heels or down with something as casual as flip-flops.

Faithfull ($189)

Wear it with heeled Mary Janes for a look that straddles that L.A. line of dressed up but not stuffy. (And the statement sleeves—in taffeta!—are extra in the best way.)

Rachel Comey ($795)

If you’re lucky enough to be the happy couple’s plus one at the Elvis Wedding Chapel, shouldn’t your dress be as over-the-top as the King himself? This animal-print sequined maxi dress is your best bet.

Sea ($495)

It’s floral but dramatic enough to stand out from whatever brilliant greens nature tries to upstage you with. Plus, who doesn’t want to look like a person-sized butterfly?

Doen ($398)