Fashion Fierce Wedding Do’s and Don’ts
There is one occasion on which you should try and look your most fashionable and that is to a wedding.
If you are a woman –
DON’T wear white because it makes you look like you are in competition with the bride!
DON’T wear black – that is more appropriate for funerals and tradition says it is bad luck for the couple. However if it is an evening wedding you can get away with wearing a little black dress.
DON’T wear sequins – it’s considered tacky.
DON’T wear arm length gloves unless the bride has asked you to or unless it is a very formal affair.
DON’T wear flip flops or shoes that are way too casual or you will look like you are not respecting the ceremony.
DO try and find out from the bridesmaid if there is a color theme or any other kind of theme to the window. Sometimes you can dress more appropriately if you know that. For instance if you know that the wedding has a forties theme you might have a little suit in your closet that suits that theme.
DO wear something appropriate out of respect for your hosts. Stay away from club wear or slutty looking clothes.
DO wear florals or floral prints, especially if it is a summer wedding.
If you are a man –
DO wear a dark suit with a tie if the wedding is after six pm.
DON’T wear sunglasses to try and look like a gangster.
DON’T Be unshaven if it is not appropriate.
DON’T wear a tuxedo unless you are asked to by the groom. Otherwise you might be suspected of competing with the groom.
If you are bridesmaid it is not cool to try and change the look of your bridesmaid dress if it does not suit you in some way. You are well advised to just put up with the dress for a day even if you find it really objectionable.
If you are a bridegroom the same rule applies. You should not try to alter the groom’s suit you are given to wear even if it is an outrageous color.
Be sure to use good judgment if the invitation doesn’t specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere if you are a man and that light floral dress with a shawl is appropriate for most women.