Pro Tips: Wedding Guest August 28, 2011, 03:00 | Leokadia Korshunova
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When my ex-boyfriend invited me to his older brother’s wedding, I, despite my 17 years, approached the issue with full responsibility. As a result, only the lazy (more precisely, the lazy one) did not reprimand me - how did it even occur to me to come to a wedding in a dress more beautiful than the bride’s?!
In fact, my dress was quite simple, but stylish and therefore impressive (especially against the backdrop of the cake dresses and pedestal dresses of the other guests).
But in an amicable way, guests really shouldn’t “spoil” the brides’ holiday, after all, it’s their day. And here's what our experts advise on this matter...
Masha Tsigal
“What should you absolutely not wear to a wedding? The answer suggests itself - don’t wear white. It is also wrong to dress in black for a wedding (after all, it is a holiday, not a funeral).
You should not choose something flashy, too bright and noticeable, some kind of super short mini.
It is better to be natural and choose the right outfit, taking into account the time of year and the place where the wedding will take place.
At such events, complex hairstyles, synthetic dresses and rhinestones should be neglected. As for the Western tradition, when bridesmaids dress in identical dresses, then if the dresses are made in the same color scheme, and the styles are selected taking into account the figure of each of the bridesmaids, then it will look much more impressive than everyone dressing up, some for the forest, some for firewood "
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Max Chernitsov
“I would advise against showing off your best clothes at a wedding. First, you need to give up disco options: sparkles, rhinestones, tight trousers, mini skirts and provocative necklines that emphasize your sexuality.
Secondly, avoid flashy colors - these are hot pink, orange, purple and violet - they will “clog” the bride’s dress. It is better to choose light colors - white, gray, beige, menthol. You can wear loose, wide trousers-skirts made of natural fabric, paired with a light blouse with drapery or with decorative elements.
In general, you need to dress modestly, decently and not boringly. Look how in the West, during a wedding, everyone puts funny hats on their heads - this is an interesting and rarely used accessory in our country, suitable for this holiday.”
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Antonina Shapovalova
“The most important thing is not to dress like Pippa Middleton at the wedding of your sister Kate and Prince William . She came in a white dress and with white flowers in her hair. The prince himself, in my opinion, almost got confused... Remember, this is not your holiday after all!
It is worth neglecting crinolines, trains and deep necklines.
And do not wear red clothes - this is the color of passion and aggression, which is inappropriate for a wedding.
A cocktail dress in soft pink, violet, or blue is ideal. Moreover, not to the floor (even if the length is on trend).
Light, translucent multi-layered skirts, including lace ones, are still in fashion.
And a flower in the hair is a very modest and feminine accessory, especially if it is the same for all the bridesmaids.”
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Vlad Lisovets
“Your outfit can be of any color and cut: bright, beautiful, extravagant.
The main thing is nothing white and less jewelry in your hair.
Here you need to respect your bride-friend!
Evening or cocktail dresses, wide trousers, a full-length skirt are suitable... you need to proceed from your own taste and understand where the event is taking place.
If you are outdoors, it is better to choose shoes with platforms so as not to fall into the grass. Regarding the identical dresses of the bridesmaids... In my opinion, it is beautiful and touching, especially the first couple of hours, during the official part. Then, of course, everyone changes clothes, because every girl wants to show her individuality.”
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What outfits did you wear at the wedding?
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What can and cannot be worn to your sister's wedding?
Choosing an outfit for your sister's wedding requires following several rules. Firstly, the image of the bride's sister should be modest, but at the same time elegant and stylish. There is no need to give preference to open and vulgar outfits, so that the bride does not have to blush for you in front of the invited guests. Secondly, when choosing a dress for yourself, you should always remember that the main highlight of the wedding banquet is your sister, whose image should not be overshadowed. In this case, you do not need to choose an outfit similar to the bride, as you risk looking stupid, funny and ridiculous.
Remember that you will not be left without the attention of guests and spectators. Therefore, when choosing your outfit for your sister’s wedding, you need to take into account the style of the event, as well as the constitution of your body. Your dress should emphasize the grace of your figure and hide all its flaws. Considering all these rules, be sure that at your sister's wedding you will exceed all your expectations, and not only please the invited guests, but also your sister will be proud of you.
Autumn-winter ideas on how to dress for a wedding
All the tips above can be applied to any time of year. But winter and autumn still make their own adjustments. And then the question arises of how to look stylish and comply with the dress code, but also not freeze.
A few “warm” ideas:
- For a classic suit, choose a thicker shirt and long sleeves.
- If your wedding style allows, you can replace the jacket with a sweater or knitted cardigan that is worn over a shirt.
- The following colors combine most stylishly with winter colors: brown, blue, gray and their shades.
To embody any image, modern fashion offers unlimited possibilities. And the wedding of a loved one is an event for which these opportunities are worth taking advantage of. To make the task of preparation easier, we have prepared basic tips on how to dress a male guest without a suit for a wedding; see photos of the main trends for the fall-winter 2019-2020 season and make your choice.
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Tips for choosing a dress for your sister's wedding
Choosing an effective and elegant dress for your sister's wedding is not an easy task. Taking into account the style of the wedding banquet, as well as the complexion of your figure, try to find harmony in everything. Also, do not forget about the selection of accessories to complement your outfit. After all, they will come in very handy and will complement your image with sophistication and brilliance.
Before you go to salons and evening dress stores, you need to thoroughly study the dress models from fashion designers and stylists, and only then boldly decide on your choice. Be sure to try on different outfits of evening dresses to choose exactly the one that suits your taste.
Color spectrum
In addition to the style and length of the evening dress for your sister’s wedding, it is important to consider the color palette of your outfit, which should be in harmony with the style and theme of the wedding event. Leading stylists advise choosing the color of a dress, taking into account the color of your hair, eyes and skin. After all, one or another shade of a girl’s dress may not be combined with the conditions described above.
For girls with dark hair and eyes, dresses with shades of gray, purple, blue, and light blue are perfect.
For female representatives with blue or green eyes and blond hair, dresses in soft pastel colors would be a good option.
For the bride's sister with blonde hair, green or brown eyes, the ideal choice would be to wear yellow, purple, blue or red.
For girls with red or dark hair, dark gray or dark green eyes, dresses in dark shades should be strictly avoided. You should give preference to orange, olive, brown colors.
Body Features
When choosing the right style of dress for your sister’s wedding, you should definitely take into account your body type. After all, with the help of one or another style you can hide the shortcomings of a particular part of the figure, or emphasize your body’s advantages. For example, if you have ample breasts, a voluminous waist, but at the same time slender legs, then you should focus on your legs and avoid the décolleté area. If your attention is paid to showing your breasts to invited guests, then this option will seem vulgar and vulgar.
If the bride’s sister has full legs and hips, but at the same time a thin waist and arms, then these external data will help determine the choice of a floor-length evening dress. In this case, you can decorate your neck with an elegant necklace or choker, or you can also give preference to a thin and delicate chain with a pendant. The neckline may be slightly deep, and the arms may not be hidden behind long sleeves. Stand in front of the mirror and identify for yourself the flaws in your figure that you would like to hide from prying eyes. Also draw in your head an approximate outfit for your sister’s wedding, and then the search for the right dress will go much faster.
Don't be afraid to wear a modest outfit. After all, fashion trends delight us with models that amaze us with their simplicity and modesty, but at the same time with elegance and superiority.
Dress length
Taking into account the style and location of the wedding ceremony, you need to select the length of the dress. As mentioned above, the length of the dress is also influenced by the girl’s slender legs. The mistake of many slender girls is choosing a dress with a mini length. Even if it looks gentle and beautiful, this does not mean the right choice. During the wedding banquet, various competitions will be held in which you will be required to take part. In order not to deny yourself such pleasure, you need to give preference to a dress with an average length to the knees.
What to wear for a guy to a wedding in the summer
A wedding in the summer usually takes place in an informal, cheerful atmosphere, so a more democratic dress code is appropriate here. This outfit will allow guests to feel more free during dances and competitions. It is better to choose clothes from light fabrics for a summer wedding - linen, cotton, cashmere, they will not be hot.
Trousers
Any fabric, light or dark, including trendy branded jeans, will do. The style of trousers can be varied: shortened above the ankle, with roll-ups, tapered, classically flared. An untucked short-sleeve shirt goes well with trousers.
Shirt with tie
This option goes perfectly with trousers and a vest. For hot weather, it is more convenient to choose a shirt in light, pastel colors made of thin fabric with short sleeves. If your suit and shirt are pastel shades, wear a tie in orange, red, blue, or other bright colors - this combination will be very successful.
Stylish summer suit
You can create a beautiful, stylish look using a combination of bright trousers, a dark jacket and a neutral-colored polo. The emphasis can be placed on shoes by choosing fashionable loafers or bright moccasins. But shoes and outfit should be harmoniously combined with each other.
Footwear in summer excludes any types of sneakers, sports moccasins and flip-flops. All this relates to everyday life and does not correspond to a solemn moment. Light, stylish shoes and socks of the same tone are the only appropriate option.
The exception is a jacket in cool spring weather. If you don’t have a jacket, then you can wear a light, but strict-style jacket over a shirt. But under no circumstances should you raise the collar - it does not look aesthetically pleasing.
Choosing an outfit depending on the time of year
In order for your outfit to be appropriate for your sister’s wedding event, it is also important to take into account the time of year of the celebration. It would be ridiculous to show up to your sister’s wedding in the winter season wearing a summer sundress with straps.
If a wedding event is planned in the cold season, then you should give preference to dresses made of dense fabric, such as satin, velvet or satin. If the wedding ceremony is planned in hot weather, then in order to create comfortable conditions for yourself, you need to choose outfits from light fabrics: silk, chiffon and lace.
Be attentive to your figure, listen to the advice of professionals, and only then will you be guaranteed success.
What should young girls consider when choosing an outfit?
It just so happened historically that a girl tends to worry more about her appearance than a man. This is quite justified: women are offered a wider range of outfits and accessories. It can be very difficult to decide among such diversity. Below are the basic rules that make the choice much easier.
Lightness and brightness. The summer season promotes the abandonment of dark clothes made from heavy fabrics. It is better to give preference to bright, light and flowing fabrics
A dress is the best wedding decision. Of course, there are exceptional cases when it is very difficult for a guest to choose a dress due to her body shape or for some other reason. There is an alternative solution in the form of a trouser suit or overalls. Below are photos of summer elegant dresses.
Natural makeup and minimal accessories. Question: which dress to choose? – it became more or less clear
But it is important to complement the look with the right jewelry to look bright, fresh, but at the same time not vulgar. Since it can be very hot in summer, you should not overload your hot skin with an abundance of cosmetics and massive accessories.
It is also better to wear your hair in an updo. Refusal of stockings. Whether it is necessary to wear stockings or tights is perhaps the second most pressing question. This is an additional layer of clothing, which is completely unnecessary in the summer.
The appearance must match the event. A large neckline, a bare back or a stunning mini will look out of place at a family event. You should also not choose a white dress - only the bride should wear it.
Comfortable shoes
Since legs can swell in summer, this issue is also worth paying attention to. In addition to formal shoes, you can take with you a spare pair of more comfortable shoes, just in case.
What shirt should a guest wear to a wedding?
There are so many colors of shirts - white, black, pastel, bright colored, with ornaments, etc.
When choosing this item of clothing, included in the male attire of a guest at a friends wedding, it is important to take into account the time of year, the style of the holiday and the wishes of the newlyweds
Men's trousers and a shirt for a wedding when invited as a guest must match each other. If a tuxedo or half-tailcoat is chosen for a wedding attire, the shirt must be exclusively white. It is better to opt for a long-sleeve cotton shirt without stripes, pockets or other decorative elements.
A white shirt is a universal option. It will suit not only a tuxedo, but also a classic black or blue suit. Remember that the shirt is always lighter than the jacket.
Male wedding guest wearing white shirt
A striped suit is paired with a plain or striped shirt. The same can be said about a checkered suit - a checkered shirt or without any patterns. Another rule for this look is that the check or stripe on the shirt should be more frequent than on the fabric of the suit.
Male wedding guest wearing a checkered suit
For guest attire, a shirt with short sleeves or a looser fit is allowed. Especially if the wedding is celebrated in the summer or in warm weather in the fall or spring. In such a shirt a man will feel more comfortable and freer.
Male wedding guest wearing short sleeve shirt
If a man chooses a casual-style outfit for a wedding visit, then a graduation shirt can ideally complement it
It is important to remember that the appearance of the guest should be different from the appearance of the groom. Otherwise, the invited man risks becoming the center of attention instead of the hero of the occasion.
The main criteria for choosing a men's shirt for a wedding:
- It should fit the holiday style chosen by the newlyweds. For example, if the celebration takes place in purple tones, feel free to wear a shirt of this shade, but when the wedding meets all the laws of the classics, a white shirt would be more appropriate.
- It is worth choosing a shirt by size. It should not be too spacious or tight.
- A shirt is always lighter than a suit. The reverse image looks ridiculous.
- Before buying a shirt, ask your friends and fiancé what they will be wearing. Your image must match.
To complement a shirt, you can use a men's scarf instead of a tie. When choosing a free style, an original bracelet will suit your look. For example, it may have steel or leather elements.
Summer suit for the groom
The idea that the groom must wear a black suit at a wedding has long been outdated. A festive men's outfit should be made of light fabric. The main shades of a summer look are light ones, such as beige, gray, blue. Alternatively, the suit can be white, but with a bright shirt, tie or bow tie.
You can skip the jacket altogether and replace it with an elegant vest. The shirt can be either long or short sleeved. To add some informality to the look, the sleeves can be rolled up.
If the ceremony promises to be youthful, fashionable and unconventional, you can simply wear trousers with suspenders and a bright shirt with a bow tie.
Outfit for "buddy"
Usually the bridesmaid's dress is chosen by the newlywed herself.
The tradition came from the West to surround the bride with several identically dressed girls. Those who have the honor of being a “friend” will have to rely on the taste of the hostess of the celebration herself. Although, perhaps, the bride will simply ask her bridesmaids to dress in the same style and color scheme, without forcing them to adhere to a strict wedding dress code. And yet there are canons that a bridesmaid's dress must meet. First of all, it shouldn't be white. This color today belongs only to the newlyweds and it is indecent to dress up in a similar outfit.
Secondly, a black “buddy” dress is unacceptable. The groom usually dresses in black and he and the bride already make a contrast. If the bridesmaid also wears this color, she and the newlywed will frame her with a mourning frame.
Lace wedding guest dresses
It's easy to become feminine with a stunning lace dress. The lace dress is a classic bohemian look that is perfect for a wedding. Although these dresses have been loved for generations, this sophisticated fabric never feels old-fashioned. This is a classic that many women still choose today for large and modest celebrations. If you like the look of lace but are leaning towards something more modern, why not consider a short lace dress? Perhaps this style is what you need to combine both worlds - modern and classic. Plus, it's perfect for a spring or summer wedding.
How to choose a style based on your body type
We have all long been familiar with the phrase from the movie “the main thing is that the suit fits.” In the case of a cocktail dress for a wedding, this rule could not be more relevant. Even if you learn how to choose an outfit based on the status of the event, this cannot guarantee that you will look great at the wedding.
You will be able to choose a truly ideal outfit only if, taking into account the above-mentioned rules, you also focus on the characteristics of your figure. What do girls of a certain silhouette need to know?
If, despite the complete absence of a waist and a slightly noticeable tummy, a girl can boast of slender legs and beautiful breasts, she should abandon tight-fitting and trapezoidal outfits, as well as those with a belt. But you need to opt for loose-fitting dresses with a high waist. It’s good if they are decorated with drapery elements and have a V-shaped neckline.
If the main advantage of a girl is curvy hips and a thin waist, then even if there is insufficient volume in the chest area, she will look excellent. The main thing is to choose dresses with a classic cut, namely sheaths and trapezoids. You can also opt for dresses with a high waist in the Greek style. Flounces and ruffles in the neckline are also welcome, but it is better to avoid dresses that are too tight.
"Hourglass"
Girls who are really lucky with their figure can choose straight and tight models. Dresses with a corset and styles with a belt are ideal options. The only thing you should avoid are dresses with a shapeless cut, because hiding a thin waist, ample breasts and appetizing hips behind a dress is simply a crime.
"Triangle"
Girls with massive shoulders and small hips often suffer because of their boyish figure. But this does not mean at all that you need to give up beautiful cocktail dresses. By choosing a model with asymmetry, you can advantageously modify the silhouette, making the figure more proportional. Dresses with a bias skirt or one strap are ideal.
Autumn wedding
How to dress for a wedding as a male guest in the summer is now more or less clear, but what to do in the fall? There are two options here: hotter and colder autumn. For hot weather, the rules remain the same as for summer, but for cold weather the image will have to be improved.
Men's outfit for a wedding in the cold season
A good idea is to add a men's neckerchief to your look. Nowadays it is very stylish, so the accessory will emphasize your awareness of fashion trends. In addition, a correctly selected scarf will refresh your outfit and become that fashionable accent that your outfit sometimes lacks.
Images for an autumn wedding
For cool weather, a vest is suitable, which can be combined with both jeans and trousers. The ideal option is to choose a bright vest (for example, red) and a bow tie to match it. These wardrobe items go perfectly with a blue jacket and blue jeans or trousers to match the jacket.
Ultra-fashionable neckerchief
So, these are the basic rules for choosing an outfit for a wedding ceremony. Obviously, you can look stylish without a classic formal suit. When composing your image, show imagination and courage. Still, don't forget that your outfit will be featured in hundreds of wedding photos - you need to look brilliant!
