How To Pick The Right Dress For A Wedding

Dressing properly demonstrates a sign of respect to the bride and the groom. The type of the wedding decides what clothes a guest should wear. Whether it is formal, semi-formal or informal, there are always some etiquette should be followed. Read on to get some practical tips and you are more likely to get a stunning look at the next wedding party.

Formal Beach Wedding

Most beach weddings mean hot weather, which means you should avoid thick fabrics and socks. A beach formal wedding means that the couple wants the simplicity of an outdoor wedding and the elegance of well dressed guests. The key word is formal, which means that you should put out the effort to look well groomed. You should also prepare for the outdoor elements. You never know if the outdoor wedding will be interrupted by rain, and you should plan on your clothes getting sandy. Your clothes should include sandals and a formal summer sundress or suit.

 Black Tie Wedding

A formal affair that is designated with the words "black tie" on an invitation means that you should dress very formally for the occasion. The Wedding Channel's Guide for Guests suggests that women dress in formal, floor-length dresses. A shorter cocktail dress can be worn if the invitation says "black tie optional" versus "black tie." You should err on the side of overdressing rather than dressing too casually.

Semiformal Wedding

Guests may have to decipher what dress code to use for a semiformal wedding by looking at the time of the wedding. It is a golden rule to dress in formal clothes for a nighttime wedding and wear light clothes for a daytime wedding. Wear nice clothes for a daytime wedding too, although your style can be somewhat relaxed. For women, a daytime wedding calls for a medium-length skirt paired with a dressy top. Men can wear light suits for a daytime wedding, and they can dress in dark suits for nighttime weddings. Women can wear a little black dress for night time weddings.

What Better Not Wear

Although you may need ideas of what to wear at the wedding, you should also know what not to wear. White, cream or ivory is typically off-limits, as the bride should not be upstaged at her own wedding. On the other hand, black dresses should also be avoided at daytime weddings. Jeans, or other casual attire with holes or stains, should not be worn at any wedding. Finally, avoid wearing anything too revealing, because, once again, this is the time for the bride to shine.

Overall, apart from the wedding etiquette, choose a dress that makes you feel the best and comfortable all day.

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