![]() It's not the end of the world, but it can be awkward if you're wearing exactly the same outfit as the wedding party. It's sometimes hard to know this, but sometimes you can guess at a potential color scheme from the invitation and other elements. Try to read the tone of the invitation to get a glimpse into the style of the wedding. This means, that if it's a casual outdoor wedding, it's not the time to break out your favorite super glam sequin maxi dress or the tux you still have from your own wedding. Anything too Formal or Glamourous for the Requested Dress Code If you have to fight with your outfit to keep parts of your body you'd rather not show, it might not be the right choice. We wrote a whole post about wearing white to a wedding, but we're sure you get it - please, just don't! Anything Too Revealing or Too ShortĪnd of course, don't wear anything too short or revealing, and don't look unkempt or wrinkled. Prints with some white elements are ok but just be sure the colors are much more predominant than any white background. A white wrap or sweater to throw on if you get chilly is generally fine, especially if it's after the ceremony. ![]() Pale pastels like the palest blues, greens, yellows, grays, nudes, and blushes all have a tendency to look lighter than they are in photos. Head- to-toe white suits or jumpsuits are also off-limits, too. Please don't wear white or off-white dresses or anything that could perhaps photograph as white. (You may be asking, do people really wear that? But I have been to weddings where I have seen all of these things recently so I have edited this post just to address this!) White or Off-White The standard rules of being well-dressed for a wedding still apply, so just like a restaurant or private club, the warning of ripped jeans, baseball hats, and non-collared shirts aren't appropriate -unless it's at the request of the couple that you dress down. What Never To Wear to a Wedding Jeans, Hats, Non-Collared Shirts Men should wear darker suits in navy, black, gray.Īlthough sometimes a white dinner jacket or suit in a fun color can work too! We go into deep detail in our wedding attire style boardsĪbove all, the wearer should also always chose something that fits with one's own personal style as well as the requested dress code. In the case of evening weddings, more formal styles, longer dresses, and gowns special occasion fabrics are appropriate for women In general, daytime weddings are more casual, so lighter fabrics, festive colors, and less-formal attire is the rule.įor women, a nice daytime dress, skirt, top, or jumpsuit are good choices.įor men, a well-tailored suit in a mid-to-dark neutral color like gray, blue, or charcoal is appropriate. Wedding Guest Attire Guidelines for Any Type of Wedding Before 4 PM ![]() So simply remember your cheerful presence at the wedding is what counts here, and you're likely to have a good time no matter what you decide to wear. But keep in mind, the rules of etiquette were designed to help one feel more at ease and comfortable in all social situations. It is a sign of respect for the couple and the event to get dressed up for a wedding, and your attire should always be respectful, conservative, and appropriate. Links to details product sources for the individual collages created by Dress for the Wedding Beach Chic: Outfit for an Outdoor Summer Wedding | Daytime: Pretty Yellow Printed Dress | Cocktail: Sequin Cocktail Dress for a Wedding Guest | Black Tie: What to Wear to a Fall Black Tie Wedding | | Formal: High Low Ball Gown | Destination: Blue Strapless Dress for a Wedding Guest | Afternoon: Coral Lace Dress | Rustic: Cold Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress Why Follow the Wedding Dress Code? A Visual Guide: Wedding Dress Codes Decoded ![]() When your next wedding invitation arrives, guests typically get all the details of who, when, and where – but the specifics of the other “w”s-namely, what to wear to a wedding are sometimes left for guests to interpret between the lines. Wedding guest attire guidelines can be tricky, but we'll decode the dress codes for what to wear to a casual wedding, a beach wedding, a semi-formal wedding, and the most formal events. Mother of the Bride Dresses with JacketsĪ visual guide of what to wear to every kind of wedding! What to Wear to a Wedding. ![]()
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