"Keep the heat in mind when it comes to dressing for a summer wedding," suggests Rent the Runway's Style Director Blaire Walsh. "Wear styles that allow for a bit of a breeze and are lighter in fabric such as printed charmeuse, jersey, crepe,

and viscose or polyesters that give off a satin look." The formality of the event will typically indicate what silhouette you should opt for. (Think: long skirts and dresses for a formal wedding, or midi and mini skirts for casual and cocktail gatherings.)

Beyond that, additional elements like patterns, unique colors and design details will help make your outfit summer-appropriate too. "Wedding guests are leaning into the summer heat by wearing strappy necklines, cutout details, unexpected hemlines, and bold florals," Walsh adds.

If you're in the market for formal summer wedding attire, you may need a new suit. To avoid getting too hot in your ensemble, look out for styles that have blended fabrics for added breathability.

"Lightweight wool will provide the all-season wear that so many clients are looking for when investing in a suit," explains Dean Handspiker, Vice President of Retail at Indochino. He notes that, while 100% wool is a reliable choice, a variety of blends are ideal for the summer season.

"Wool-linen is a popular choice for our clients because it has the strength and durability of wool, but is blended with linen for a slightly lighter weight and a summer feel without wrinkled creases that may come with a 100% linen option. 

A wool-silk blend is also a great option, as the softness of silk is ideal for warmer destinations."

Remember the "hot girl summer" phenomenon of 2021? Well, we have great news: It's not going away any time soon. In fact, this mentality that centers around confident dressing is going to carry over into summer 2022 as well, 

especially when it comes to wedding guest attire. "All signs point to 2022 being even sexier than last year, the year of 'hot girl summer' that turned into 'hot girl fall,'" Walsh tells us.

"Sexy styles with mini hemlines, deep v-necklines, and fancy cropped sets continue to dominate trends."

Summer will always be synonymous with bright colors and patterns—but this year, Walsh says that more shoppers are gravitating toward a different color palette.

"While color is always on-trend during these months, basic black styles have dropped in popularity, with high shine metallics like gold and silver topping the charts as 2022's most sought-after shades."

Although you might assume a shiny dress is better for a winter wedding, consider shaking up tradition this summer. As guests prepare for a return to weddings, opting for an outfit outside of your traditional repertoire will put the fun back in fashion.

"A 'more is more' attitude prevails when getting dressed up this season," Walsh adds.

You can't go wrong with florals when crafting your go-to wedding outfit formula. When choosing what to wear to a summer wedding, consider something like a maxi chiffon dress with a mini floral print for a look that's fun and flirty.

Or, if you tend to take more risks with your style, keep an eye out for oversized or abstract floral prints to make your outfit stand out in a crowd. The same is true of suiting too—look for button-up shirts or pocket squares with vibrant floral motifs to put together 

an outfit that's seasonally appropriate.

Perhaps you're shopping for a suit and don't want to don a traditional black-and-white look this summer. Instead, Suitsupply Style Expert Marc Harmeling recommends trying something a little more neutral.

"Earth tones like beige, light gray and greens are go-to seasonal colors," he explains. "A natural color palette with beige and brown tones paired with a crisp white shirt freshens up any look."

For guests looking to push the envelope a little more, Harmeling shares that brighter shades are also going to be big this year. "We're seeing that pop colors like lilac, green and sky blue are doing really well among our clients."