With wedding season in full swing, and the imminent nuptials of Zara Philips and Mike Tindall this weekend, we are turning our attention to perfecting the wedding guest outfit. First, allow the type of wedding you are attending to dictate your choice of outfit. A country wedding is the perfect excuse to indulge in feminine florals and soft colours whereas a city wedding gives you the opportunity to keep your look bold and sleek. Whatever the wedding this summer, try one of our outfit ideas and achieve best-dressed guest status.

Picture: Samantha and David Cameron at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in April.

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Take a look at two generations of royal style

A wedding in a warm climate can play havoc with your wardrobe choices but when in doubt keep things cool and fuss-free. A stunning silk dress needs very little accessorising, a simple bracelet and sun hat will pull the look together while remaining relaxed, ideal for an occasion in the sun.

Silk dress, £225, LK Bennett; hat, £45, Net-a-porter; bracelet, £39, Lola Rose; sandals, £55, Hobbs.

If the thought of wearing a dress leaves you cold - even for a wedding - then simply soften a pair of sharp trousers with a pretty silk blouse and stand-out accessories. A paired down outfit also allows you to be more directional with your choice of head wear, this beautiful fascinator keeps the look wedding-appropriate without being too fussy.

Silk top, £180, Jaeger; trousers, £129, Hobbs; shoes, £150, Kurt Geiger; cuff, £85, Philippe Audibert at Net-a-porter; fascinator, £79, House of Fraser

Take a look at the British fashion worn to the royal wedding

Soft summer florals are perfect for an English country wedding, and the ruffles on this gorgeous Ted baker dress simply add to the feminine silhouette. Keep your shoes and accessories tonal, in this case shades of cream and pink, for a look that is pretty as a picture.

Dress, £139, Ted Baker; cardigan, £65, Coast; shoes, £80, Kurt Geiger; necklace, £79, Jigsaw; hat, £60, House of Fraser.

Click here for last month’s 3 ways with wide leg trousers

Take a look at two generations of royal style

Take a look at the British fashion worn to the royal wedding