To stand out as the perfect wedding guest, every detail of your outfit matters—and your hairstyle is a key part of the look. Here are our tips for choosing the best guest hairstyle according to your dress.

H2: Wedding hairstyles for long dresses

When you're choosing a hairstyle for your next guest look, you need to think about what looks good on you, your hair type and cut, and of course your overall look. If you're wearing a long cocktail dress for an evening wedding, your hairstyle should be just as sophisticated and flattering as your outfit.

There are plenty of hairstyles that suit a long dress at an evening wedding. Do you have long hair? Soft, defined waves are a safe bet, bringing Hollywood glamour and sophistication to proceedings. You could wear it down or accessorize with a headband that matches your look. Just remember that evening weddings aren't the place for large hats or statement hair ornaments.

Another sophisticated hairstyle for this look is bun: go high, and go big. You could keep it loose or sleek and polished, adding volume at the crown.

One of the safest hairstyles to pair with your wedding guest dress is keeping it straight and smooth, and it suits a long dress to perfection. Part in the center or to the side, and if you want to take it up a notch go for the ultra-sleek 'glass hair' look. It's the perfect minimalist partner for a long dress.

A half-up style is the last of our suggestions for a hairstyle that goes with a long wedding guest dress a great choice for a spring wedding or, above all, summer wedding. These hairstyles give you a more relaxed, less fussy look, and go especially well with long flowing dresses—especially anything with boho vibes.

Wedding Hairstyles for Short Dresses

Daytime weddings call for a shorter cocktail dress, in a midi length or above the knee. It's a more casual look, so while you still want to look well-groomed, you can afford for your hairstyle to be less elaborate than you would wear with a long dress.

A low, polished bun is an easy bridal hairstyle, which, when fixed with the right products, can stay in shape throughout the whole evening, giving a chic twist to your daytime wedding look. It works well with a hat too, if that's your accessory of choice for a summer wedding.

Wearing your hair down—whether with defined or softer waves—also works well with short dresses for a more casual look, especially if your hair is mid-length or below your shoulders.

Choosing the Perfect Hairstyle for a Strapless Dress

Continuing our theme of guest hairstyles according to your dress, let's look at what works best with a strapless dress. These dresses are a popular look for guests—for evening weddings, above all.

A high ballerina-style bun is one of the best bridal hairstyles you can wear with a strapless dress, leaving your decolletage on show. Combined with delicate drop earrings, it makes for an incredibly elegant look.

A low bun is another hairstyle to pair with your strapless dress—especially if you want to look really romantic. Take the sophistication up a notch with accessories: think a jewel hair clip or floral detail. If you coordinate it with your dress, this can achieve a sensational hair look.

Wedding hairstyle with an asymmetric dress

If you're wearing a dress with an asymmetric neckline, you want to choose a hairstyle that highlights, not hides, it. If you have long hair for example, you could go with a straight or wavy high ponytail. It's the perfect hairstyle to put your asymmetric dress center stage.

Or you could go for a fishtail braid, ideal for spring or summer weddings, especially in print dresses or more youthful looks. Guaranteed to impress!

But you don't have to stick to an updo with your asymmetric dress. Straight and smooth hairstyles drawn back from your face with a hairband work really well, framing your face and allowing the dress to do the talking. Or a long and loose hairstyle with gentle, defined waves looks equally alluring with an asymmetric neckline dress. There are so many hairstyles you could wear with this style of dress. Which will you go for?

Wedding Hairstyles for a Plunge Dress

Evening weddings give you the chance to take a few risks and go for a plunge dress. If that's what you're thinking, take the look even further with a wet look hairstyle. Simply apply gel to draw your hair back from your face. You should pick a product that adds shine and doesn't cake your hair. For the perfect guest look, just add some super feminine XL earrings... you'll look sensational!

For a more classic look, you could pair your plunge dress with a false bob. This style uses clips to create the illusion of a shorter length, allowing your hair to rest just above your collarbone. A refined yet sexy hairstyle that adds a touch of class to your plunge dress look.

Hairstyles for Open Back Dresses

We couldn't write an article about wedding guest hairstyles according to your dress without mentioning open back dresses—an elegant favorite of stylish women everywhere.

For a flawless look, a high voluminous ponytail is one of the best hairstyles to pair with an open back dress. This smart, flattering hairstyle shows off your back—and as a bonus, the ponytail also lifts and rejuvenates your face. For an on-trend vibe, leave two strands of hair loose at the front: get ready to be one of the coolest guests at the event.

Another great hairstyle for an open back dress is a bubble ponytail. Worn high, it's an impressive and original hairstyle. It may be more complicated than the rest, but it looks great with this style of dress. Or you could just go for a sleek high ponytail with straight, polished hair. More classic, it's one of the best bridal hairstyles to complement your open back dress.

Conclusion: Wedding Guest Hairstyles to Match your Dress

Follow our tips on wedding guest hairstyles to match your dress and you're guaranteed the perfect guest look at your next wedding. You could choose something easy you can do yourself like a low bun or wearing it down, or head to the professionals. Just always remember to think about flattering the neckline and length of your dress, and you're ready to shine.