Tailor or dress? Skirt or pants? You are invited to a wedding as a close or witness and do not know what outfit to wear? Here are some tracks not to commit an odd.
Between fashion trends and traditions, it is not easy to find an outfit to go to a wedding! Especially since it all depends on your relationship with the newlyweds. To choose the right dress or tailor, and not to commit odd people who could upset the bride, follow these clothing tips!
With each role, his wedding outfit
You are the mother of the groom or the bride
First of all, it should be avoided light colors such as ivory, champagne and black and prefer soft shades: pastel, powdery pink, chocolate for a non -summer wedding, shades of beige, bronzes, green. On the fabric side, you can favor noble materials: changing taffeta, silk, muslin, organza … On the lengths and shapes side, the ideal is to opt for a knee dress with a long or short jacket but long sleeves. The tailor remains a classic for this important role.
You are witness
Choose a dress that arrives at the knees, in any case not (too) short, or bet on a tuxedo. In terms of colors, the navy and pastel will suit perfectly. But especially no white at the risk of upsetting the bride. You can also coordinate with other witnesses to preserve the harmony of wedding photos. To be a perfect witness, find out in advance with the bride and groom if a particular dress code is set up!
You are a simple guest
The advice in terms of colors to avoid and favor are the same. If you are invited only to the ceremony and the reception, a little sober dress with somewhat imposing accessories will do the trick. On the other hand, if you are invited to dinner and the evening, you can bet on a busty dress like a skater or on the contrary semi-long-style sheath, and therefore there without volume.
Essential practical questions
With a very “big marriage” side, the hat is not obvious. It is normally reserved for the relatives of the newlyweds: mom, stepmother, witnesses … unless it is a wish of the couple of the day. You can opt for wide and air hats that must be coordinated with bags and shoes or outfits. Also think of bibis, headbands and other headrests that offer an elegant but more discreet alternative.
- Should we change for the evening?
If we have the means and the material time to do it, yes! For example, it is enough to change the skirt of its tailor, to put a longer one or to change its accessories. You can also change pumps (and bet on a more comfortable pair to dance). It’s also time to recycle the famous evening dress in which you have invested in a crush and that you rarely have the opportunity to wear. A small, beautifully accessorized black dress can also do the trick.
- What are the trends in ceremonial outfits?
The important thing above all is to be elegant. Then, there is a rather “Jackie O” 1950s retro trend with Claudine passes, small pimples in the back, macrame … and a pin-up trend, with transparency, materials, peas, bibi hats … The tailor-pantalon or shorts also resistance. Just like the combination, for those who do not like dresses.
- Where to find the ideal outfit?
In most ready-to-wear stores. Our favorite addresses for this type of event? Manoukian, Sinéquanone, Ted Baker, Tara Jarmon, Sandro … Also think of the wedding dresses stores which also provide cocktail lines.
