It’s
Wedding Time. It’s the season of weddings and we all need to be prepared! What
are the do and dont of wedding attire. Lauren Conrad the Guru of Weddings has
provided us with the best advice.
Please
Do:
· Do opt for pretty,
romantic looks. A wedding is a celebration of love, so keep that theme in mind
when you’re deciding what to wear. Think floral prints, crepe, ruffles, and
lace. Edgy, sultry, or even overly fashion-forward ensembles should be reserved
for other occasions.
Do wear your dancing shoes. You want to look chic and put
together, but you also want to be able to dance the night away with the couple.
So make sure that whatever shoes you pair with your outfit are the perfect mix
of style and comfort. Wedges, mid-height heels, dressy
sandals, and even chic ballet flats are all good options. If you really want to
wear sky-high heels for the ceremony and cocktail hour, I suggest stashing a
pair of flats in your bag for later in the night. Some couples are even
providing flip-flops for their guests, which is what I did. If flip-flops
aren’t provided for you, however, stick with flats, as flip-flops could be
considered too casual for a more elegant event.
Do take note of the dress code. If a couple goes to the trouble
of listing the dress code on their invitation or wedding website,
take note. If no dress code is listed, you can usually infer how dressy a
wedding will be based on the venue. Beach weddings, for instance, tend to be
cocktail attire or dressy casual, while ballroom weddings call for more-formal
attire.
·
Please Don’t:
Don’t wear white. You would think this rule wouldn’t need repeating, but
you’d be surprised. Almost every wedding I’ve attended has had a guest or two
who could have used a little wedding etiquette refresher. The bottom line is
this: Let the bride stand out from the rest of the crowd. Since more and more
brides are opting for a hint of color these days, it’s best to avoid cream,
blush, and any variation of eggshell in addition to bright white. If I don’t
know what the bride is wearing and how she feels about the matter, I personally
like to stay away from subtle prints with a white background too, just to be
safe.
Don’t wear anything overly sexy or revealing. This is
not the time or place for that! Weddings are family celebrations, so if it’s
not something you would wear in front of your own grandmother, don’t dress that
way in front of your friend’s grandmother either.
Don’t wear anything that is
terribly uncomfortable or waiting to be a wardrobe malfunction. It's a shame to
spend the entire evening pulling your strapless dress up or having to skip a
beautiful meal because your dress is much too tight!
Now that you have my wedding
dress code rules, here are a few of my favorite dresses to wear to a wedding
this summer.
