| How to Dress for an Evening Wedding | |
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| Amanda2012 | Oct 23 2015, 09:12 AM Post #1 |
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With so many etiquette rules about what to wear to a wedding, an invite may have you wondering what clothing to choose. You want to dress up to be respectful for this sort of occasion, but you don't want to be overdressed. Check the invitation to see how formal you need to be, or ask a bridesmaid or the mother of the bride what the dress code will be. The location given on the invitation will also give you clues about the expected level of formality. Black Tie Suggested or Black Tie Optional When black tie isn't required, but the bride has suggested it, guests should opt for a formal look without being as concerned about every detail. Many men will still wear a tuxedo, but a dark suit and dark tie would also be an acceptable choice. Women can wear a long gown, a suit dress, or a cocktail dress. Colors aren't as much of a concern, but you'll want to stay in a darker palette. Jewelry doesn't need to be as fine, but it shouldn't be too casual. Semi-Formal Still a step above casual, a semi-formal dress code leaves many options open. Men can wear a suit and tie or a suit with a sweater and no tie. Women can choose a long or short dress or even a skirt paired with a blouse in warmer weather or a sweater in cooler weather. Casual For an evening wedding, casual will still mean a little bit dressed up. Don't reach for your jeans, shorts, or tank tops unless you know the bride and groom are very informal people. Men will want to wear dress pants with a button-down shirt (tie optional) or a polo. Women can wear dress pants or a skirt. A shirtdress or a wrap dress would also be casual but still dressy enough to show respect for the occasion. |
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