Marriage season is upon us, but what do you wear when you're not the center of attention?
As a wedding guest, finding your perfect outfit can be something of a minefield. You'll need an outfit that's stylish, suitable - and sexy, if you're single - yet won't upstage the bride, and which you can wear more than once. Bad bridesmaid dresses may inspire the jokes, but a guest who wears the wrong thing to a wedding is committing a far larger fashion faux pas. Rules have relaxed, but the absence of hard and fast guidelines on what's appropriate for a wedding can make even the most stylish guest feel lost.Paying attention to fashion trends certainly helps in the "what to wear" decision. This season's maxi length, feminine florals and pretty pastels translate nicely for wedding wear. Just don't go trend overboard, and consider the warm (or often hot) weather as you dress: Ditch the pantyhose and heavy makeup (you don't want to look as if you're melting), and think modest - showing too much skin is a definite faux pas.
There are so many unwritten rules for guests to consider: White and ivory are still inappropriate because they draw attention away from the bride, even if wedding dresses are no longer always those shades.The best option for you is a cocktail dress; as it's a very understated and classical look but very young and modern at the same time. They are also surprisingly cheap, with the high street offering a variety of different styles, which can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Halter necklines are the hottest looks for summer as are the simple cropped jackets that can be worn all summer and not saved just for special occasions. And remember life and love are both a lottery but dress to thrill the next time nuptial celebrations beckon and who knows? The next time it could be you.
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AISLE WALK:Tread carefully with your choice of shoes for weddings. Summer nuptials can involve navigating freshly-mown lawns or sprawling gravel driveways, meaning towering heels could be a no- no. If you've got the height, don't be afraid to shun the heels and ensure you'll be the last one standing on the dance floor. Nude pumps are an ideal solution to treading the line between comfort and style.
COLOUR MARRIAGE: Unless you've got the bride's approval, stay away from white. Pale colours can also cause problems, risking accusations of stepping into the bride's spotlight. You should never wear a white dress - this includes cream, ecru and even nude. Black might be the choice of colour for gothic nuptials and funerals, but keep things lighter for a summer wedding.
NOT TOO MATCHY-MATCHY, PLEASE; Do not wear one colour head to toe. I was at a wedding last weekend and one of the guests wore a lime green skirt suit with matching shoes, bag and hat – she looked like a right plant. Instead break up your outfit my combining either two clashing tones (purple and orange) or complimentary shades such as cream and gold.
GO VINTAGE; You can't beat vintage tailoring, and 1960s-style dresses work brilliantly for weddings. Apparently, vintage traders were inundated with people trying to find the most individual outfit for Kate Moss's wedding earlier this month - probably the biggest fashion parade ever.
TO TOP IT ALL:Don't be afraid to dress your head. Hats are a great way of expressing a fashion moment. A boater-style straw hat looks hip and can be quite dramatic. The word 'fascinator' makes my toes curl. It is the antithesis of cool. Feathers are a total no-no, too
THE FINAL TOUCHES: Think carefully about your jewellery. An elegant strapless dress can really be lifted by a necklace. Though one word of warning. If there's going to be energetic dancing, stick with your costume jewellery. Or you'll forever remember it as 'the wedding where I lost granny's ruby earrings'
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