tip-attire
Don't panic about what to wear for that wedding this upcoming weekend. You can take most of the guesswork out of the dressing process if you pay attention to a few clues, such as the invitation and the time of the event. These hints will help you figure out what type of clothing is appropriate.
Dressing for a daytime wedding:
Depending on the season, your attire should be a lighter color and a little bit more casual than for an evening wedding. For men, suits or sports coats, slacks and ties are appropriate. Women should wear nice dresses, skirts and blouses, or suits. Light or bright colors, or even floral prints, are appropriate.
For an evening wedding, dress like you would for an elegant dinner at your favorite restaurant. Suits are appropriate for men, and women should pick nice dresses or stylish suits. Wear darker, more sophisticated colors, and more elaborate jewelry. Women may decide to carry small evening bags rather than purses.
Dress for evening events include:
Casual: Guests attire should be similar to that of a daytime wedding. With casual dress on the invitations, guests are really left up to their own preference. There could be a variety of dress from t-shirts and jeans to suits. This is where it is important to let the guests know the theme and type of location so that they can gauge their dress accordingly.
Semi-formal: Suits or sports coats, slacks and ties are appropriate. Ladies should be dressed in a dress or a nice blouse with a skirt or slacks.
Black tie optional: You should dress as formally as you can. If you don't own a tuxedo, you don't have to go out and rent one. A dark-colored suit (black, dark navy or dark gray) would be appropriate. Women can dress as formally as they would for black tie events or wear shorter cocktail-style dresses.
Black tie: This is the most formal of attire. Men should wear tuxedos and women should wear formal dresses, usually floor length.
When in doubt, it's better to overdress than to be too casual. Also be wary of wearing black and white to weddings. In today's society, black isn't quite as taboo as it once was, just try not to look like you're going to a funeral. The opposite goes for white. You don't want to compete with the bride, so think twice before choosing this color for a wedding. With either black or white garments, it's a good idea to accessorize with color to avoid any fashion faux pas.
Dressing for a daytime wedding:
Depending on the season, your attire should be a lighter color and a little bit more casual than for an evening wedding. For men, suits or sports coats, slacks and ties are appropriate. Women should wear nice dresses, skirts and blouses, or suits. Light or bright colors, or even floral prints, are appropriate.
For an evening wedding, dress like you would for an elegant dinner at your favorite restaurant. Suits are appropriate for men, and women should pick nice dresses or stylish suits. Wear darker, more sophisticated colors, and more elaborate jewelry. Women may decide to carry small evening bags rather than purses.
Dress for evening events include:
Casual: Guests attire should be similar to that of a daytime wedding. With casual dress on the invitations, guests are really left up to their own preference. There could be a variety of dress from t-shirts and jeans to suits. This is where it is important to let the guests know the theme and type of location so that they can gauge their dress accordingly.
Semi-formal: Suits or sports coats, slacks and ties are appropriate. Ladies should be dressed in a dress or a nice blouse with a skirt or slacks.
Black tie optional: You should dress as formally as you can. If you don't own a tuxedo, you don't have to go out and rent one. A dark-colored suit (black, dark navy or dark gray) would be appropriate. Women can dress as formally as they would for black tie events or wear shorter cocktail-style dresses.
Black tie: This is the most formal of attire. Men should wear tuxedos and women should wear formal dresses, usually floor length.
When in doubt, it's better to overdress than to be too casual. Also be wary of wearing black and white to weddings. In today's society, black isn't quite as taboo as it once was, just try not to look like you're going to a funeral. The opposite goes for white. You don't want to compete with the bride, so think twice before choosing this color for a wedding. With either black or white garments, it's a good idea to accessorize with color to avoid any fashion faux pas.
