With the peak wedding season upon us, wedding invitations start rolling in along with all the hard decisions that come with them. You might feel confused about what to wear and how to dress right for these occasions, and you are not alone.
This difficult task of choosing what to wear and what to steer away from to look fabulous, and also dress appropriately for the occasion can be made easier with these five helpful tips.
Unless otherwise stated, most weddings are cocktail attire themed. The difference between black tie and cocktail attire is like the difference between girls’ night out and The Academy awards, as Trotter once stated. While black tie usually means floor-length classical dresses, you should take a look at what’s trendy these days to choose an elegant, yet fashionable dress. This doesn’t mean that you should stick to dresses only. You can still rock a jumpsuit without risking dressing inappropriately or foregoing the elegance factor. If you are the mother of the groom or bride, you will find these dresses to be perfect for the occasion with different themes and dress codes. The mother of the bride faces a harder time finding the right dress for this unforgettable event as she stands out just as much as the bride and groom do.
If you are the best man, brother, or guest of the wedding, then you will want to find the right suit and maybe even follow tradition and match your tie to your plus one’s outfit. Once you find your ideal suit for the occasion, you will want to ensure it is tailored to fit well and invest in high-quality shirt hangers to keep your clothing crease-free and pristine for the special day.
This should go without saying; regardless of your relationship with the happy couple or how tempted you are, you should never wear white. While some brides might be okay with off-white bridal wedding dresses, it’s not worth risking. You can leave that elegant white number for any other occasion. The first clue for nailing your wedding outfit comes with the invitation you get. While some couples refrain from stating a clear dress code, you should still take the time and effort to dress up. However, if the dress code was indicated on the invitation, then it should be followed.
Once you receive the invitation, the location of the wedding will tell you everything you need to know in order to dress right for the occasion. If the wedding venue is in a barn, then it’s okay to dress more casually. The outfit for ballrooms, on the other hand, should be formal without forgetting about the elegance factor. For beach weddings, go for the short dress look that is fun and elegant at the same time, or you can go for long boho dresses without forgetting the flower crown. If the wedding is in a church, you will need to dress modestly or bring a shawl or a cardigan to cover your shoulders.
Don’t forget to pick the right shoes; while we all love any occasion that allows us to bring out our killer high heels, you need to consider the location as well while picking out your shoes. If it’s an outdoor wedding and you will be walking on grass or sand, then it’s not the best idea to wear 5-inch high heels.
Once you have considered the location of the wedding, you need to be aware of the outfits you should wear and what to avoid at all costs. For starters, you should never wear jeans, T-shirts, flip flops, or white dresses, regardless of the venue. If you are going to a barn wedding, then the best outfit is to wear a sundress with wedges. As for the gentlemen, they can wear smart-casual outfits like casual trousers with the right jacket and boots. If it’s an urban host or a ballroom wedding, then it’s best to stick to cocktail dresses and chic high heels where the men can a suit and loafers. For beach weddings, you have the choice between really short and flowy dresses matched with gladiator sandals.
You can rock the perfect dress with a killer pair of high heels while making sure that you don’t steal the bride’s thunder. The wedding day should be all about the happy couple and focusing on celebrating them and their love. That’s why it’s best to avoid things that will bring attention to you. That means that you should probably ditch the super high fascinator or the incredible hat. Being elegant means one thing and being super fancy that you turn yourself into the talk of the show is another.
The confusion that comes with any wedding invitation might be so overwhelming to the extent it drives people to consider dismissing the invitation and attending the wedding altogether. Tom Ford said that dressing well is a form of good manners. For weddings, this saying couldn’t be more accurate.
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Hey there, those are some really great fashion tips! I guess nobody really thinks that much about their outfits before going to a wedding but it is customary to follow certain things, like the ones you have mentioned in you blog.