Maybe it’s because I have a wedding coming up soon (attending of course!) or maybe it’s all the inspiring frocks we’ve seen this week at the Oscars (Kate Hudson stole the show in our eyes) but we’ve been thinking a lot about fashion don’ts for wedding guests in the office lately.
We all have at some point had the experience of attending a wedding or event having very little idea what is expected of you attire wise. While, this may feel like a minefield, avoiding the following fashion blunders at wedding should keep you on the right path.
Avoid Black/White
Some brides are traditionalists, others are not. I’ve been to a wedding wearing both black and white where the bride actually complemented my dress. I’ve also worn cream to a wedding and received the stink eye from the bridal party across the room. The lesson? When in doubt, leave it out!
If You’re Not Sure, Dress up
Most invites will either say the dress code outright or will give some solid hints – formal speech/tone lends to a formal wedding. The type of venue should also be an indicator. But if you happen not to see the wedding invite in person, or you’re still not sure, dressing up instead of down will keep you somewhat safe. This is pretty much a rule for attire in life! We’re not saying wear an extremely flashy ensemble that will outshine the bride but over dressed is usually better than underdressed. Definitely do not wear denim in any shape or form.
Forget About Accessories
Often, wedding guests put a huge amount of effort into the dress and shoes but don’t think about a pretty coat, purse. A huge faux-pas in our eyes is seeing a gorgeous and fresh gown paired with an out dated shabby jacket. Try to think about your ensemble as a whole piece and how it will all come together.
Do’s
- Wear a great perfume.
- Take a selfie of your wedding guest look.
- Wear wedges if you will be outdoors on the day.
- Add safety pins to your purse – you never know if you will need them!
- Do a dress rehearsal to see how well everything goes together – including hair and make-up.
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