Thank you to our Guest Contributor Sophia Smith for this wonderful article……
Weddings are a perfect opportunity to go all out and wear your most beautiful pieces of clothing.
However, sometimes there’s a thin line between what is appropriate and what we should and should not wear.
At times, there is a dress code you are supposed to follow, so it makes the job easy, but what to do when you don’t have any guidelines?
For a perfect wedding guest look, take a look at the following suggestions.
Stay away from all-white outfits…
No matter the season, a bride is most likely to wear white.
If you don’t know the bride’s opinion about it, then it is best to stay away from white outfits.
However, don’t dismiss other light colors.
A trend that is all the rage at the moment are pastels either purple, green, blue or pink.
In these colors, it is guaranteed you will look elegant and trendy.
Some of the styles that complement pastel colors are suits which are also IN right now or ruffled dresses.
Don’t think that because it’s autumn you have to wear darker colors because you can also create that vibe with fall-inspired makeup.
An example can be simple makeup with just a pop of dark red lipstick, or a classic, brown smokey eye.
Choose a style you feel comfortable with…
The easiest way to pick your outfit is to choose a style and stick to it. Here are just some you can use as an inspiration.
Although some people think that during autumn you can’t be creative, the truth is far from that.
Beautiful long burgundy or amber dresses will fit the season and still look elegant and creative.
For an even more sophisticated look, opt for bun hairstyles either high for more elegance or low for a more casual look.
Another style reminiscent of fall is, of course, bohemian.
Lace details, braided or messy hairstyles, and floral prints will most definitely make you look chic and soft.
On the other hand, if you want a full wedding guest look, glam is the way to go.
Velvet dresses or sequin knee-length are the talk of the town at the moment.
You can combine them with a faux fur coat for the night and classic pointy toe pumps.
Follow the newest fashion trends online for inspo…
Even if you don’t have that creative side in you, you can always resort to shopping online according to ideas you’ve found on the cover of a magazine or Instagram and Pinterest.
If what you like are classic designs of skirts and dresses, you can spice up the look by choosing interesting, modern prints from a versatile online fashion store.
Flower, leopard or polka dot prints will help in creating that casual, effortless, natural look.
You can even compare pieces from the store with an outfit from your favorite Instagram model and get inspiration on how to create the perfect wedding look.
You can step out of the classic outfits, and go with a skirt and blouse combining more than one print. It may sound a bit too much, but you can make it all blend in and look effective yet simple.
Together with some natural makeup, bushy eyebrows and maxed-out highlighter, you will look trendy and fashionable.
This look is quite popular right now, and even if in the past it wasn’t wedding approved, today you can play with styles and create your own version of it.
Try the less is more approach…
Sometimes when there is a wedding we are supposed to go to, we take out everything that we have and we want to shine as much as we can and use all the fancy details we own.
Well, that is not a good option always.
If you choose a simple outfit, then emphasize your face with some glam makeup, or choose a big necklace or earrings.
Never do both. If, however, you have a statement dress that is enough by itself, consider taking it down a notch with makeup and accessorize.
This may not apply to a night out, for example, but weddings are a time you should not stand out more than the bride.
As in every suggestion above, there are some creative ways to combine all of this into one outfit if that is what you like.
If you choose a red dress, then do simple eye makeup and a bright red lip or go monochromatic.
It will be just the right amount of class without overdoing it.
Another reminder is to not wear extremely short dresses as it can be unpractical and not fit for a wedding.
For any wedding, there is a certain dress code you should follow even when it’s not specifically mentioned.
But don’t think that this leaves no space for creativity and expressing your own fashion style.
Hopefully, these tips will give you an idea or an inspiration on what to wear for the next wedding this season.