WHAT TO WEAR FOR A WEDDING
Have you been invited to a wedding, but aren't quite sure what to wear? The "rules" are different for different times of day, as well as different formalities (informal, formal, etc.)
In general, you'll want to wear a dress or suit (doesn't need to be full-length unless it's a very formal wedding) and just about any color goes except for white.AKSTAR CORPORATE BOUTIQUE gives more advice for what to wear to a wedding:
WEDDING GUEST STYLE
Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings
Informal Evening: Cocktail dress (which is any dressier dress -- for example, a little black dress -- that's not full-length.)
Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional (although it's rare to see hats and gloves at most weddings.)
Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)
AVOID THE FOLLOWING
8, Oluwakemi Street,
Ago Palace, Okota.
+2348037351141
+2348077438038
cbngovak@yahoo.com
Have you been invited to a wedding, but aren't quite sure what to wear? The "rules" are different for different times of day, as well as different formalities (informal, formal, etc.)
In general, you'll want to wear a dress or suit (doesn't need to be full-length unless it's a very formal wedding) and just about any color goes except for white.AKSTAR CORPORATE BOUTIQUE gives more advice for what to wear to a wedding:
WEDDING GUEST STYLE
Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings
Informal Evening: Cocktail dress (which is any dressier dress -- for example, a little black dress -- that's not full-length.)
Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional (although it's rare to see hats and gloves at most weddings.)
Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)
AVOID THE FOLLOWING
- Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available. This rule may seem outdated, but it's actually just good etiquette to not compete with the bride on her special day.
- Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime. Anything too sparkly will make you look overdressed.
- Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
- Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
- Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
- Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
- Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.
- Even at a casual wedding, use good judgment when it comes to getting dressed. Casual can mean a pretty sundress (like for a coastal or beach wedding) but rarely means something as sloppy as jeans or shorts.
8, Oluwakemi Street,
Ago Palace, Okota.
+2348037351141
+2348077438038
cbngovak@yahoo.com
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