Dresses to Wear to a Wedding

So you are going to be attending a wedding soon and you have no idea what to wear. When

choosing a dress to wear to a wedding there are some basic things you will want to keep

in your mind.

Dresses to Wear to a Wedding

First of all what type of a marriage will it be? Formal, informal, semi-formal, black

tie, or perhaps a specially themed wedding? This will heavily influence the type of

dress you choose. You don’t want to stand out like a sore thumb because everybody but

you did the research.



A very popular kind of wedding these days is really a beach wedding. This calls for a unique

type of attire. It’s outdoors so you will need to consider the aspects of the weather

eg wind and sun. If it is windy can your dress cope? Or will you be

constantly battling with your dress and also the wind. A dress that is better fitted and never

too long so it doesn’t drag in the sand would be the most suitable. If you have sensitive

skin you may need something that covers more skin than you always like too or perhaps be sure

to bring and employ plenty of sunscreen. Then of course there’s the issue of footwear.

You may prefer to go barefoot during the sand and wear those gorgeous heels when off

the sand. Or, you might choose to wear some fancy sandals or sandals instead.

Second, what season is the wedding being held? Summer, Spring, Fall or Winter? The

season will even influence the dress choice you are making. Nice light breathable dresses

that expose more skin for the hotter months and thicker heavier dresses for the colder

months. Most weddings may have at least some time spent outside for photos etc so one

needs to prepare for these parts of the wedding day.



You will also need to consider your body type when choosing the cut of the dress. Only

guess what happens dress looks best on your body type so make sure to try a few different

outfits on and even get some honest opinions from friends as to how it looks on you.

If you want to look slimmer then chose to wear a dress which has vertical lines.

Conversely if you want to make your figure look fuller eg your bust, then horizontal

lines in those areas will create the illusion of fullness.



You might consider co-ordinating the color of your dress with the colors from the wedding.

Find out what the bridesmaids will be wearing and you could consider something that

complements them. Obviously you don’t want to wear something that’s too similar

since you are the guest and it would be embarrassing if someone mistook you for a

person in the bridal party.



Jewellery is also another nice accessory to any wedding guest outfit. Try on different

earrings and necklaces when trying out that dress. Even inexpensive jewellery can also add something special any wedding guest attire.


Dresses to Wear to a Wedding