Choosing the right wedding attire is one of the essential conditions of etiquette that every guest must observe. A wedding event is quite demanding of such things, and therefore, before choosing clothes for yourself, it is worth exploring the basic principles of stylish dressing of a guest going to a wedding.
The main nuances
The priority rule for choosing the right clothes is the type of wedding. The guest image will depend on whether it will be traditional or thematic. If the couple chose a specific style of holding their celebration, you need to take into account their wishes and choose clothes that can harmoniously fit into the general concept of style. This can be expressed both in the color of clothes, and in its conformity to a certain image.
For example, the outfit can be stylized as an anime, look like an old Russian costume, vintage, glamorous. At the same time, in addition to the clothes themselves, attention should be paid to accessories.
It is important to consider the measure of officiality of the celebration. For example, weddings held in the morning are considered less formal. Therefore, the requirements for such a dress code are not particularly strict. For such celebrations, a laconic dress, trousers with a beautiful shirt can sometimes come up. When the wedding is more formal and takes place in a restaurant, in addition to cocktail and traditional classic dresses, evening dresses are also welcome. It is already worth paying more attention to the selection of jewelry and the status of clothing.
Image for women
Regardless of the official wedding, the female bow of the guest should exude femininity. However, under no condition should the guest by her appearance distract the attention of those present from the bride. Therefore:
- white color and excessive creativity are undesirable;
- a black dress can only be worn at an official event;
- the best dress will be the option in pastel colors;
- the dress may have a neckline, but scattering of rhinestones and sequins, as well as sequin, are excluded;
- fluffy skirts and a long length are excluded, and even more so a train;
- it is better to focus on the status of the fabric with a concise model;
- High-waisted options, especially for young guests.
In addition, you need to take into account the nuances of makeup: it should not be vulgar and bright. The best option for clothes is a dress of medium length. Mini against the background of the bride will look ugly and defiant.
Too deep a neckline will become the reason for men's views and discussion of the guest, and this is not only bad, but also inappropriate at the wedding.
If the wedding is held in an official vein, you can wear a costume. However, this option is suitable for the woman or mother of the groom (bride), but the girl going to her friend’s wedding is still worth choosing a dress. At the same time, the appearance of the guest will be more elegant if the color of the clothes is plain. It is better to exclude peas, strips immediately: except for ripples, they will not stand out at the wedding, such an image is doomed to a fashionable failure.
Outfits for men
A male guest leaving for the wedding can wear a three-piece suit. This will be the best option or a win-win solution, because the classic look always looks perfect and allows you to harmoniously fit into the general atmosphere. However, for men there are several recommendations for choosing clothes:
- it is undesirable to wear a suit in color, as in the groom (it is worthwhile to ask the future newlyweds about the chosen option in advance);
- a suit of light color will look prettier on the guest, pastel colors will also allow you to look stylish and sophisticated;
- it is strictly forbidden options in a cage, jeans or shirts that resemble a cowboy theme;
- extravagant costumes that attract the attention of others are not even suitable for informal celebrations;
- coming along with a companion, a man should pick up clothes so that the couple harmoniously looks around together.
Seasonality of the outfit
Often the weather and the time of year become the problem of choosing wedding clothes. This will be reflected in the thickness of the fabric, its color and texture, as well as on the style of clothing and the choice of accessories to it. To dress stylishly at the wedding and not look like a black sheep, you can view models from fashion shows, choose trendy clothes and cuts. As for seasonality, for example, if a woman was invited to a wedding in the winter, the length of the skirt should not be short.
Moreover, if boots are required on the street, indoors, the image of the guest should be complemented by beautiful shoes.
Fabric for a wedding dress in the cold season can be dense. Woolen and half-woolen will do.
Men or guys can be insulated with a jumper by putting it on top of a shirt without a tie. In addition, a vest will be an excellent insulation. While a man is on the street, his stylish masculine look can complement an elegant coat.
The guest's outfit for a wedding in spring or autumn can consist of a jacket and a skirt, a girl and a dress will look beautiful knee-deep, adding to her bow ankle boots or boots. The bootleg can be either narrow or loose. As for the male image, for spring or autumn, you can use a classic-style suit, decorating it with a bright tie. Usually it looks good on both a guy and a mature man a kit in muted blue, pistachio color.
The best materials for the summer will be natural fabrics. Both women and men are allowed to experiment with different outfits in the summer. There can be many options: for the beautiful half of humanity, these are cocktail dresses, strict classics, and even feminine sundresses. For male guests, a lot will depend on the degree of convenience. The main thing is not to be hot, and clothes should not hinder movements.
What else to consider?
Often a way out of the situation is a certain idea of clothes that the bride and groom have. For example, quite often today girlfriends wear dresses of the same color or style, which helps the guest out when she goes to a friend’s wedding. The choice of color almost always plays a big role, for example, if the outfits of the young are performed in a white and red color combination, a juicy green dress of a friend or a similar color, a friend’s suit will look extremely inappropriate and ugly in this case.
It is advisable for friends and witnesses to discuss the colors of their clothes and their style in advance, even coordinating the colors of the accessories. This will allow you to look harmoniously next to the newlyweds, as well as to feel prepared for such an important event. Dressing beautifully and appropriate to the occasion, you thereby express respect for loved ones who decide to combine their fates into one. Without interrupting the outfits of the bride and groom, the understanding is demonstrated that they are the main ones at the wedding. Excluded colorful handbags, over the knee boots for women, as well as sweaters under a jacket and white socks.
Stylist tips on what to wear for the wedding, see the video below.
