Summer means wedding season! And that’s when we all ask ourselves the age-old question: “What am I going to wear? While it’s a great opportunity to dress up, there are a few codes to respect, and these are the basis for any consideration before making a decision.
Being invited to a wedding is the promise of witnessing the union of two souls in love. It’s beautiful, it’s symbolic, but there’s one small problem: choosing the right outfit can turn into a headache, and this situation gets in the way of the joy of attending this beautiful event. Come on, let’s stop worrying, because we’ve got a few tips to share on how to dress without making a faux pas.
Wearing black and white
First of all, if the bride is wearing white (which is generally the case) and the aim is not to overshadow her or upset her, the all-white look is automatically outlawed. It’s exclusively for her.
On the other hand, there’s nothing to stop you wearing this colour if it’s combined with other colours or colourful patterns. For example, a white floral dress or white trousers worn with a coloured top are perfectly sensible choices.
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As for black, it evokes mourning and is austere, even depressing. In this case, you must leave no stone unturned to avoid the other guests wondering whether you’ve gone to the wrong event…
Yes, black can be chic and sophisticated if the outfit is well thought out, and it can look great at a wedding. The trick? Choose beautiful materials and elegant cuts. The best part? Wear it with colourful, cheerful accessories.
Respecting the wedding dress code
Have the future bride and groom indicated a dress code or theme in their announcement? To avoid any embarrassment, you must obey this kind instruction and force yourself to play along, even if it’s light years away from your own colours or style.
As a reminder, the aim of the dress code is to achieve visual consistency in the outfits worn by guests, whether in terms of colour or theme (bohemian, glamorous, vintage, etc.).
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What’s important to know is that you can adapt to an imposed dress code by playing around with accessories. Do the bride and groom want green? Opt for a pretty fabric or a handbag in that colour. Do they want something bohemian? Wear earrings in this style or a floral headband.
The accessories game
Being invited to a wedding doesn’t mean you have to wear an elaborate, elaborate or uncomfortable outfit. Most of us like to keep things simple and discreet. That’s not a problem, but it’s important to remember that on the big day, you have to look cheerful and elegant.
So don’t be afraid to choose a plain, sober outfit, and embellish it with something a little more spicy, like a patterned shawl or colourful bracelets. It could also be a brightly coloured clutch bag or quirky shoes. On the other hand, if your outfit is more formal, you’ll want to play up the discreet accessories at all costs.
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The most difficult but entirely feasible thing is to combine elegance and fun to accompany this festive occasion. So the ideal way to avoid any dress mistakes is to start with a simple outfit and then spice it up with touches of colour and pattern using your accessories. And there’s plenty of choice!
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