Now that you have received the wedding invitation of a good friend and saved the date on your calendar, you begin to look for the perfect wedding present. And then suddenly it hits you: does the couple have any preference on the dresses for wedding guests? If not, then what are you going to wear for the occasion? How do you know you are not overdressed and your attire is just perfect for the occasion? Here are some clues.
- You can easily tell the type of dress you will wear for a wedding just by looking at the wedding invitation. Do the words casually tell you that you’re invited to see the couple get hitched? Perhaps it is just a simple and casual ceremony. Or are the words created and printed in engraved black script written formally? Then the event calls for a black tie. However, there are also some invitations that directly tell you what to wear for the occasion.
- The setting of the wedding is also another consideration. If the wedding is to be held outdoors, avoid wearing anything that can easily get caught in the wind. High-heeled shoes are also big no-no’s for outdoor weddings. For weddings done in hot locations, of course you don’t want to wear suits, do you? Women should also wear dresses that are breezy to avoid discomfort during the ceremony. For indoor ceremonies, on the other hand, the ideal dresses for wedding guests are suits that are slightly tailored and gowns that are quite dressy.
- Daytime weddings normally call for casual attires since the mood and setting is relatively casual. Women can wear cute floral dresses, skirts or sweaters, and complemented with a pair of sling back shoes. Try to avoid dark colors or suits that make you look like you are heading to the
office. A beautiful hat that matches the dress can add a distinctive look.
- For men, light-colored suits are ideal, like seersucker or linen. A dress shirt with some time, paired with a dress pant is acceptable however; add it up with some blazer if possible. Furthermore, if the invitation tells you to wear something formal go for black suits and avoid tuxedos as the latter is not fit for any event that happens before six in the evening.
When invited for a wedding, make sure you take time to find out the right wedding guests dresses fit for the occasion. There are a lot of choices you can choose from so picking one is always easy as long as you know what you are looking for.
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