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Wedding Guest Attire Do’s and Don’ts

Wedding Guest dress options are endless and range from romantic ruffle dresses to, chic cocktail attire and glamorous evening gowns. Dresses by Bronx and Banco

Invited to a Wedding and You Have Nothing to Wear?

Everyone that wasn’t married before the pandemic is now married or has decided to get married, which means you and I, as well as everyone we know is now invited to at least one wedding.

If the initial euphoria of being invited to a wedding is suddenly surpassed by the feeling of panic because you’ve got nothing to wear, don’t fret, you’re not alone.

The bride has an easier task of finding her wedding gown than an amateur wedding guest looking for the right outfit. With so much fashion territory to cover, other wedding guests to consider and no proper wedding guest dress manifesto it can seem like a daunting task.

The bride will look fantastic whatever she wears, but this may not be as easy of a task for the rest of us mere mortals.

“The bride has an easier task of finding her wedding gown than an amateur wedding guest looking for the right outfit.“

And that’s where I come in. I’m going to help you navigate the world of wedding guest attire. I’ve complied an easy reference of do’s and don’t that will help calm your nerves and set you straight so that you’ll know what to look for, what not to do, and how to find the “one.”

Embellished Shoulder Draped Gown Stella McCartney

Do’s:

Do Read Your Wedding Invitation

This might sound rudimentary but I promise you there are a lot of clues and actual facts on the wedding invitation—which directly pertains to your attire. It’s also the first indication of what kind of wedding you’re invited to. The general tone of the wedding is apparent in the wedding invitation as well as vital information such as the location.

It was a British real estate tycoon that coined the term “location, location, location” and I’d go as far to say that it’s also the golden rule of wedding guest attire.

The location of the wedding is the biggest factor in deciding your kind of outfit and in most cases it will be spelled out for you: ie: “Black Tie Requested.” And for women that usually translates to formal evening wear.

Pay attention to the wishes of the bride and groom on their big day, if they have a particular request in terms of your attire and request it on the invitation. If you’re on their guest list, the least you can do is accommodate their request, or as close to their request as you can.

Metallic evening gown with coordinating accessories by Elie Saab

Do Consider Your Unique Personal Style and Body Shape

It doesn’t matter if Leila or Lydia looked fabulous in a slinky red dress. What you need to consider is what works for you.

You need to turn the volume down on external voices and stop looking at what works for other people or what’s trending on social media and be true to your individual sense of style and what works for your body shape. And just like finding Prince Charming, the only way you’re going to find the “one” is by trying on a lot of froggy dresses.

And just like finding Prince Charming, the only way you’re going to find the “one” is by trying on a lot of froggy dresses.

The beauty of the world is that we come in all shapes and sizes, and thankfully being a wedding guest is not akin to an audition for a modeling contract, so relax and focus on your best assets. We all have them. Yes, we all do, so look for clothing that focuses on your assets (things you like about yourself) and forget about your less desirable ones, we all have those too—yes even Leila and Lydia.

Do Consider Wearing Something You Already Own

Before you go and and buy a new outfit consider what you already own. If you’re invited to two different weddings without much overlap between your family and friends, and if you love a dress you already own, then you should consider wearing, or re-wearing your dress.

Sometimes just changing the accessories is enough of a boost to make you feel like you’re wearing a completely different outfit. And if The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton can re-wear a wedding guest outfit then so can we.

Red bow dress by Alexia Maria

Do Begin Your Search ASAP

Walk into a store and chances are that even if you find the wedding guest dress of your dreams it won’t be available in the size or the color you need. This means you’re likely to end up ordering it online, and ordering a few other dresses as a back up. Order early.

Evening dresses (like Tinder profiles) are particularly susceptible to looking great online but disappointing in person.

If you’re having something shipped to you from a department store, sometimes the item(s) won’t be shipped from another store but from a warehouse or worse still directly from the designer’s warehouse which may delay things.

Also if you’re ordering dresses online then you might be familiar with the disappointment of finding out the dress you had envisioned dancing the night away in, has no resemblance to what’s arrived. Evening dresses (like Tinder profiles) are particularly susceptible to looking great online but disappointing in person.

Triangle silk slip dress by KES

If you’ve ordered a few outfits, they may all arrive at different times which means you might have to wait a while for the last one to arrive to decide.

It gets complicated when you’ve ordered from different stores. Keep track of what you’ve ordered so you can return the ones you don’t want! Your bank statement will thank you for it. Also factor in the possibility that you might need alterations which take time and thus brings me to our next “do.”

(As a side note, not all wedding guest outfits need to be dresses. If you’re a trouser kind of person, then an elegant pant-suit or glam jumpsuit will work if that fits in with your sense of style.)

… nothing will put a dent in your pocket like a desperate wedding guest in a rush for a dress alteration.

The fitting room is your best friend when shopping for a wedding guest outfit. Metallic floral dress by Hemant & Nandita

Do Alter It

You’ll rarely find an evening dress that fits you without any adjustment. If there’s a dress that you love that doesn’t fit right, there’s something you can do about it! However, nothing will put a dent in your pocket like a desperate wedding guest in a rush for a dress alteration.

Planning ahead guarantees that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg (or the price of two dresses) and all because you didn’t leave your alterations to the last minute.

Do Buy A Dress In the Wrong Size

You read that correctly. If you’ve found a dress you love or a great deal on a dress in the wrong size, then buy it anyway. This only applies if the dress is bigger than your size and rarely works the other way around. So go ahead and buy the dress and get it altered to fit you!

Shop off season and you’ll always be prepared.

Side note: I rarely buy dresses intended for a particular occasion. I often buy clothing based on what I like not where I’m invited which means I will always have something to wear. I intentionally shop off season which means the possibility of someone else wearing the same dress is minute.

This is not the case when everyone you know is shopping at the same time, from the same stores as you! So, shop off season and not only will you always be prepared but you’ll have less of a chance of bumping into someone wearing the same dress as you.

I often shop off season and without a particular occasion in mind! There’s less pressure and less chance of bumping into someone wearing a similar dress.

If you do happen to bump into someone wearing the same dress as you, go ahead and tell them they have great taste, take a photo of the two of you and enjoy the rest of the wedding!

Do Consider Your Relationship to the Bride or Groom

If you’re a cousin three times removed from the bride you will probably play a different role in a wedding compared to a sister or close family member or close friend.

The closer you are to the bride and groom the more effort you’re expected to make, and your choice of attire should reflect that.

There’s an element of etiquette and a show of respect when we make an extra effort for someone’s special day.

This also works the other way around which means if you’re not as central or close you don’t have to go all out! But that doesn’t mean you should look like you’ve rolled out of bed either.

There’s an element of etiquette and a show of respect when we make an extra effort for someone’s special day. Regardless of the relationship you have with the happy couple, don’t go broke over it.

Do remember to have a good time

It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing if you don’t have the right attitude!

DONT’S

Don’t Wear Head to Toe White

Don’t wear all white. If you’re wearing something with a white or cream background or white with other colors, I think that’s perfectly fine, but an all white ensemble is usually only worn by the bride as it’s her special day. And if you’re getting married you can reserve that right too.

Don’t Neglect Your Handbag

This is one of my pet peeves. Nothing ruins a perfectly elegant look and a fabulous dress, then when it’s worn with the wrong shoes or when it’s carried with a big clunky handbag.

A selection of clutches by Cult Gaia available at Neiman Marcus Fashion Island.

A simple non-designer evening bag or clutch looks far better than a big (insert designer name) handbag!

Even if you’re going to a casual wedding and you’re wearing a day dress, you shouldn’t be carrying the same tote that you carry when you’re headed to the supermarket. A simple non-designer evening bag or clutch looks far better than a big (insert designer name) handbag!

Don’t Wear New Shoes

After spending time and money on your dress, hair, make-up and nails etc., don’t neglect the most important thing that will make or break your evening: your shoes.

Not only should your shoes have some cohesion with your look but most importantly they should be comfortable. Limping across the dance floor is not a good look.

Platform pearl shoe shimmer in champagne by Jimmy Choo.

My advice is to wear a pair of shoes that you’ve worn before and know you’ll be comfortable in. If you’ve bought new shoes, it’s best to wear them before the event (something I advise brides to do too, as I did this as a bride) so that you can make sure you’ll be able to walk and dance the night away in them.

Don’t Forget the Bling

I’m a huge jewelry lover and vintage jewelry collector. I love costume, vintage and fine jewelry. I make no distinction between costume and fine jewelry because if it’s beautiful, then I can’t care less if it’s real or not. However, weddings are one of the few times where my personal preference is to wear fine jewelry, if at all possible.

Choose elegant over trendy and make it work with your whole ensemble.

However, not all of us have a dazzling jewelry collection that is appropriate to wear to a wedding, and so costume jewelry is just as good if not better to complete your look. Choose elegant over trendy and make it work with your whole ensemble.

Add some sparkle to your outfit. Crystal drop earrings by Jennifer Behr

If you’re wearing a high neckline you won’t have to wear a necklace or if you’ve got an updo then a striking pair of earrings may suffice. Again the occasion, location and kind of wedding will dictate what kind of clothing and jewelry is appropriate so there are no hard rules, as long as it works with the style of your dress as a whole.

Don’t Forget Why You’re There

Not matter how much time, effort and money you’ve spent being a wedding guest, remember this day is not about you!

Even if you’re running into an “ex or a frenemy” or both, you’re not there to outshine anyone. Weddings evoke all sorts of emotions in friends and families. It’s a day of heightened nerves and emotions. My own wedding was not without drama (that thankfully I was unaware of until the following day) but whatever happens remember to try and have a good time.

You’re there to show your love, support and celebrate the union of two people. So smile, and raise you glass and say Mobarak Bad, Mazel Tov or Congratulations!

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  1. Ronak says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:32 am

    Great tips, my beautiful friend 🙏🏼❤️

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Friends for over 35 years. We were both raised in Friends for over 35 years.  We were both raised in London until she left for NYC and I left for Miami. Through the years we’ve seen each other in Miami, NYC, OC and now again here this time post Covid, with our boys.  We didn’t have enough hours in the day so we stayed up talking and giggling until sunrise. Just like the old days. We even reverted back to our teenage lingo from way back. Everything had changed around us, yet nothing had changed between us, not even our age.  Here we are by day and night.  #sabisays #londongirls #friendshipgoals #friendship #fashionblogger #londonstyle #ocstyle #socalstyle #newportcoast #newportbeach #fashionstylist #fashionwriter #ocwriter #oldfriends #londoner #thankgodforfriends #friendshipday
Addendum to summer rules: add a straw hat! I esc Addendum to summer rules: add a straw hat!  I escaped my usual bubble and spent the day in @sanjuancapistrano playing tourist in #OC.  @sanjuancapistrano is a charming town with a historic landmark, quaint shops, restaurants and blooming bougainvilleas everywhere.  Places to visit:
@missionsanjuancapistrano a historic chapel, museum & gardens.  A lovely tea house that offers al fresco dining and afternoon tea @theteahouseonlosrios  The best Italian restaurant @ciao_pasta (order the Branzino).  And wait for it…drum roll, an antique mall @old_barn_antiques_mall. (Open everyday).  I’m usually on the hunt for jewelry, I collect vintage jewelry but I this time I found a lovely crystal candy jar. You just never know what you’ll find there!  You can literally spend the whole day browsing!  #sabisays #sanjuancapistrano #visitsanjuancapistrano #antiqueshopping #ocantiques #visitoc #fashionwriter #oc #visitoc #antiquesanjuancapistrano #teahouseoc #missionsanjuancapistrano #bougainvilleas #losriossanjuancapistrano #bloomingbougainvillea #strawhat #summerdressing #playingtouristinmyowncity #downtownsanjuancapistrano
Gold Dress & Eggs 🌟🍳 I came downstairs wear Gold Dress & Eggs 🌟🍳  I came downstairs wearing this to go out for a sweet friend’s birthday. My mom looked at me and said “khali lebaset khashangheh vali magheh dari miri aroosi?” (Beautiful dress but are you going to a wedding?)  I didn’t respond. I just went up and grabbed my denim jacket to tone it down. No-one tells the truth like your Maman.  And then just before I was headed out the door Cameron asked for French Toast.  So what did I do? I made him French Toast…in my gold maxi dress.  I then went up and sprayed myself with a ton of perfume and headed out the door. #momlife.  Swipe for details.  Dress: @shopverb 
Bracelets: @jadajojewelry 
Necklace: @lulufrost
Ring: vintage.
Denim jacket: @liujoglobal 
Clutch: Custom, handmade in Colombia.
Perfume: @creedboutique #floralie  #sabisays #fashionwriter #maxidress #golddress #newportbeach #newportcoast #fashionstylist #fashioneditor #ocstyle #fashionblogger #ocmom #topside #lidohouse #lidoisland #lidoliving #topsideroofdeck
Come shop with Sabi! Chainmail, bling, hot pink a Come shop with Sabi!  Chainmail, bling, hot pink and endless possibilities! Now if that didn’t boost your mood not sure what will. Merci @shopcurve  Watch my stories to see more!  #sabisays #shopsmall #shopwithsabi #sabrinaazadi #fashioneditor #fashionstylist #boutiqueshopping #laboutique #westhollywoodshopping #chainmaildress #ocstyle #fashionwriter #summerfashion #bodyjewelry #insearchofbeautifulthings
Summer rules you need to abide by: put on a flowy Summer rules you need to abide by: put on a flowy summer dress, carry a bamboo bag, paint your nails a color that inspires you and then forget about everything else.  Ease of dress is one of the most attractive aspects of a great summer look.  No big logos, no fancy designer labels, no super tight body-con dresses with a thousand intricate details, instead choose something sweet, simple and pure.  Also have to mention my latest pet-peeve that I’ve noticed so much lately is big shiny designer belts with huge golden logos (LV, V, Fendi etc.) on simple cotton summer dresses. That’s a big “no no” for me. Elevation must come from the dress not what you think you’re adding to it. If you must wear a belt on a summer dress, try a piece of rope instead. I’m serious!  Swipe for details.  Dress: @zara (I’m wearing an XS, there’s a lot of fabric on this dress and stretch on the bust-line so I recommend you size down). 
Bag: @jmclaughlin
Ring: @apmmonaco 
Nail color: @opi #mexicocitymovemint  #sabisays #fashionwriter #fashioneditor #oclife #newportbeach #newportcoast #summerstyle #summerrules #summerfashion #summernails #zaradaily #bamboobag #apmmonaco #linendress #blueandwhitedress #bluenails #oceancolors #oc
When your dress matches the art! Such a fun even When your dress matches the art!  Such a fun evening with beautiful @jules_cali @ocfashionweek presented @monaniko_ where gorgeous art and fashion came together seamlessly under one roof.  The best part? Showcasing of local designers each one showing us a different mood, a different story.  @yowie.nath tulle-delicious red carpet ready evening gowns for those events when off the rack just won’t do, you’ll be sure to be the belle of the ball! Love the cohesive color story and my favorite was the pink tulle and feather dramatic strapless gown.  @pegahkhalessi a collection of funky size inclusive designs that had the energy of a mythical Persian Warrior Princess going to an Ibiza style club. Each elaborate print is based on a collage of the designers’ father’s paintings, and you all know that’s a subject close to my heart.  I have my eye on one particular dress. Can’t wait to tell you more about her.  @amenahdesigns Laguna based designers/boutique owners (I’ve been a fan since they first opened). They closed the show with their collection of minimalistic city girl designs that have a beachy twist. Ladies: this is how to show skin in a sophisticated way! I loved the whole wearable collection (and accessories) and want to wear each piece now!  Watch my stories to see each collection.  I not only talk the talk but I walk the walk, my dress @vhollandboutique is by #OC based sustainable brand, with one of a kind ice dyed silk dresses in a soft palette of colors, tied at the shoulder with leather strips, no two are ever the same, made right here in #NewportBeach.  Imagine dipping the tip of a paintbrush into water with swirls of color floating, but on silk! A work of art in itself don’t you think?! 🎨  Dress: @vhollandboutique Eden’s 6th Day available at @seasidegalleryandgoods #newportbeach
Clutch: @fabianafilippi @piajeh_boutique #crystalcove
Jumbo Pearl necklace: my own design!  #sabisays #sabrinaazadi #ocfashionweek #fashionwriter #artandfashion #fashionshow #fashionweek #ocstyle #silkslipdress #tiedye #insearchofbeautifulthings #shopoc #ocdesign #shoplocal
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