The perfect outfit of the wedding guest
How to dress for the wedding? Tips to follow and mistakes to avoid
There are so many questions a wedding invitee starts asking herself the moment she receives the invitations in her hand or via email (yes the latest bridal trend involves digital invitations), but the first exclamation usually always concerns the look she will sport for the occasion. Of course, the season can determine the choice of a more or less low-cut dress, as well as the shades of the formal gown, but there are some rules one should follow to avoid style slips. The first one is really about reading the dress code...!
Discover with us the ultimate guide on how to dress at a wedding, correlated with tips to follow and mistakes to avoid.
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Black is only allowed if...
Let's start with choosing the color of the wedding dress: it should never be white because it symbolizes the bride. In any case, there is an indirect clue that the bride and groom-to-be give to the guests: the invitations indicate the preferred color, the one that we will find in every detail of the ceremony, from the set-up to the mise en place.
In any case, we advise against wearing red - too bold and assertive - and purple - traditionally superstitious that might raise some eyebrows -. Black is allowed only if the wedding is celebrated in the evening. Increasingly far from the image that it is the color of mourning, it now becomes a symbol of elegance so much so that some brides explicitly request it in the dress code.
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Don't overdo it
The second basic rule is "don't overdo it and don't overdo it" with the look. It is a matter of respect for the bride, because she will be the star of the day or evening. Better to opt for simplicity, clean lines and restraint.
The dress should not be too short: better to opt for a longuette, midi or long hemline. The train is risky, because it should never exceed that of the bride's white dress, so we recommend avoiding it, especially if it is a civil wedding.
Elegant draping, fluffy pleats, flowing jumpsuits and light lamé, on the other hand, are ideal styling solutions to follow the latest spring fashion trends (here we recommend 5 original look ideas for the guest). In summer, a whimsical touch is allowed: a pair of espadrilles if the wedding is celebrated in the garden or by the sea, bouquets of flowers blooming on light fabrics, colorful suits (also in bermuda version) and fascinator hats chosen to match the ceremony dress.
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Focus on accessories
The simplicity of a dress can be enhanced by really important jewelry and accessories: this is the style secret to capture attention in a discreet way. Green light to precious hair accessories, floral combs, pins that gather the topknot and headbands to match statement earrings.
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