How to Dress for Attending a Wedding
Deciding what to wear to a wedding can be a difficult but important decision. Guests should take into account the level of formality of the wedding, where the wedding is going to be held, and the time of day during which the wedding will be held when they are determining what they should wear. By using a few clues about the wedding and following a few limited guidelines, any guest can dress appropriately for attending a wedding. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine how formal the wedding will be. Generally, brides who expect their guests to wear black tie attire to a wedding will specify that it is a black tie wedding on the invitation. If the invitation does not specifically address the level of formality, use clues about the wedding, such as the time of day and the venue. If you are still unable to determine the level of formality, don't hesitate to ask a family member of the bride or groom or a member of the bridal party.
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Wear black tie attire to a black tie wedding. Men should wear a tuxedo. Women are most appropriately dressed in full-length gowns. Shorter dresses can be appropriate if they are at least knee length and made from a lavish fabric like silk or satin.
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Determine attire for a semi formal or dressy casual wedding by the time of day that the wedding is being held. Evening weddings dictate slightly more formal attire. Cocktail dresses or nice skirts and blouses are appropriate for women. Men can wear a suit and tie or slacks and a sport coat. Guests at daytime semi formal weddings can wear lighter colors and fabrics. Women can wear nice sundresses instead of cocktail dresses. Men can wear lighter colored suits or slacks with a shirt and tie.
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Don't be too casual for a casual wedding. It is better to be overdressed than underdressed. Slacks with a button down shirt or polo shirt are appropriate for men. Women should wear a sundress or a blouse with slacks or a skirt. Guests should avoid jeans, shorts and t shirts, even at casual weddings.
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Let the bride be the only woman wearing white, no matter how formal the wedding is. According to fashion designer Monique Lhuillier, white attire should be reserved for the bride for all wedding events from the rehearsal dinner to the morning-after brunch.
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