I'm Going to 6 Weddings This Year—I Tried On 21 Dresses and Loved These 9

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Size: 10 (US 6)

Style Notes: This beautiful dress is probably more figure-hugging than I would normally opt for (I'm an oversized-shapes girl at heart), but I was surprised at how sexy it felt while still being modest enough for a wedding. I could also see myself wearing it with lace-up flat sandals for a nice dinner on a summer or holiday evening.

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Size: 10

Style Notes: For more formal events and weddings, Self-Portrait is always one of my go-tos, and I've been drawn to this style ever since it first dropped at the beginning of the season. Kate Middleton is a big fan of wearing these dresses to multiple events, so if it's good enough for the Duchess, it's good enough for me.

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Size: 10 (US 6)

Style Notes: While initially, it doesn't seem like there's anything extraordinary about this pretty floral dress, when I put it on and it flattered in all the right places, it instantly went to the top of my favourites list. It would work for so many different weddings from relaxed countryside occasions to more formal affairs. And I would also wear it with Birkenstocks for casual plans like pub drinks as well. The thigh split does go quite high, but it's still subtle, and you could easily add a couple of stitches at the top if needed. All in all, well done, Reformation.

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Size: 10

Style Notes: I'm always so impressed with Nobody's Child dresses. The quality is excellent for the affordable price, and this one feels especially premium in this linen-blend fabric and muted colour. One of my biggest tips for wedding-guest dressing is to look out for statement features like these ruffles, a bright colour or a backless design so that it feels a bit more exciting than your average dress.

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Size: Small

Style Notes: Affordable this may be, but the bold tangerine colour, loose draping and scoop back make it feel expensive. It's an unexpected choice for a wedding, but that's what I love about it. Plus, I can so see myself wearing it with flip-flops and a bikini on my way to a beach bar on holiday. Heaven.

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Size: 10

Style Notes: Clearly, I'm very into a ruffle right now, but there's something so chic about how the monochrome colour and simple cut-outs balance the frills on this style. And yes, you can wear black to a wedding.

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Size: 34

Style Notes: Okay, I'm cheating a little bit with this one. I actually bought this style at the beginning of last year, but since it's still available, I couldn't not include it here. I wore this dress to every one of the four weddings I attended last year (and received so many compliments). I've also worn it on holiday, to work and around the house with simple flat sandals. You can bet I'm planning on wearing it to at least a couple of this year's nuptials.

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Size: Small

Style Notes: When I think of Free People, I usually connect it with beachy, boho dresses that would be far too revealing for a wedding that wasn't on a Bahamian beach. But when I ordered this for general summer wear and tried it on, it dawned on me that despite being linen and easy to dress down, it's also really easy to dress up. The puff sleeves add just enough drama, and the on-trend cut-out is adjustable, so it can be made subtle.

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Size: Small

Style Notes: Okay, a linen dress may have to be reserved for those slightly more relaxed weddings. But with a pair of heels, a dressy bag, jewellery and lipstick, this day dress becomes event-ready. And for only £50, it's exactly the affordable versatility I'm looking for.