Fine Dining Dinner Date
Reiss · Mango
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Wedding guest dresses and what to wear to a wedding
What to wear to a wedding as a guest: a midi or maxi dress in any color except white, matched to the dress code on the invitation. Daytime and garden weddings suit florals and lighter fabrics. Evening and black-tie weddings call for floor length, satin or crepe, and deeper colors. Leave white, ivory and cream to the couple. The wedding guest dresses and outfits below were put together by Lookora stylists, and the AI shows any of them on you from one selfie.
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Sunset Aperitivo
& Other Stories · Mango
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Networking Breakfast
Reiss · Mango · Zara
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Wedding Guest
Reiss · Mango
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High Tea
Reiss · Massimo Dutti · Zara · Mango
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Gallery Opening
Zara · Missoma
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Garden Luncheon
Mango · Reiss
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Vineyard Lunch
Reiss · Zara · Mango · Bottega Veneta
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Marina Sunset
Massimo Dutti · Mango · Saint Laurent · Reiss
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Girls Lunch Date
Mango · Massimo Dutti · COS
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Match the dress code
Casual or daytime: a floral midi or a sundress, with block heels or flat sandals. Garden and beach weddings put you on grass or sand, so leave stilettos at home.
Cocktail, the most common dress code: a knee-length or midi dress, or a dressy jumpsuit. Satin, crepe and lace all fit.
Formal or black tie: a floor-length gown, or a very polished midi if the invitation says “black tie optional”. Men wear a tuxedo for black tie and a dark suit for formal.
Dress for the season
At a fall wedding in October, go for heavier fabrics and jewel tones: burgundy, emerald, navy, rust. Bring a wrap or a tailored jacket for the evening, because outdoor receptions get cold fast.
In spring and summer, lighter fabrics, pastels and florals feel right, and a linen blend keeps you comfortable through an outdoor ceremony. Check whether the ceremony is in a place of worship: shoulders may need covering.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What colors not to wear to a wedding as a guest?
White, ivory, cream and anything that photographs as white, such as pale champagne or very light silver. Some couples also ask guests to avoid the bridal party’s color, so check the wedding website.
Can you wear black to a wedding?
Yes, at most weddings today, and especially in the evening or when the dress code is formal. For a daytime wedding, soften it with colorful shoes or jewelry, and skip it only if the invitation or the couple’s culture says otherwise.
Can you wear red to a wedding as a guest?
Usually, yes. A red dress is a normal guest choice at most Western weddings. At Chinese and Indian weddings red is often the bride’s color, so choose something else there.
What to wear to a wedding as a male guest?
A suit in navy, grey or charcoal with a tie covers most weddings. Drop the tie and go lighter, in linen or a light grey, for a daytime or beach wedding; wear a tuxedo when the invitation says black tie.
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