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How To Dress As A Wedding Guest

When you receive an invite to a close friend or family members big day, one of the first things that springs to mind is, ‘what should I wear?’. Dressing appropriately when attending a wedding is very important, as you risk opting for the wrong outfit and accidentally upsetting the bride or groom. However, dressing for a wedding doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might think, as there are a few top tips and tricks that can help you to pick the perfect fit to look great and stay comfortable throughout the event. So, if you want to know more about what you can do to choose your beautiful custom outfit for a loved ones special day, then read on to uncover some of the best steps that you can follow today to get cracking in no time. 

What NOT To Do 

There are a few specific things that you must not do on someone else’s wedding day, as they are classed as rude and attention seeking which you simply must decide against. First of all, it is not deemed acceptable for a guest to wear a white dress in any form, as only the bride should be clothed in that specific colour so that all eyes are on her. As well as this, though you may want to get dressed up and have your makeup done professionally, you cannot upstage the bride and catch the eyes of too many other guests else this too will upset the happy couple. This still leaves many, many options open for you to explore, but it’s important that you are able to take these recommendations onboard so that you do not make the wrong decision. 

Outfit Inspiration Ideas 

With these tips in mind, searching for some outfit inspiration should be the next step you take. Whether you browse through a gorgeous collection of dresses online or scroll through social media, the internet has a whole host of inspiring photographs, moodboards and actual clothes stores that can offer you everything you need to find the perfect outfit. It’s a good idea to move away from casual and steer more towards smart and regal, unless of course the bride and groom have set their own dress code. If you want to wear a fancy outfit but aren’t a lover of dresses or skirts, why not try out a women’s suit?  They come in a range of colours and can be dolled up with accessories and footwear to add a more feminine touch. 

Choosing the perfect outfit as a wedding guest has never been so easy when you are able to make the most of the top tips as tricks detailed above. Start off by ensuring that you do not choose a white dress, nor do you put in far too much effort and upstage the bride as a result. Stick to formal clothing that can be complemented with accessories and don’t be afraid to find a suit if some kind of dresses aren’t really your thing. 

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