Finding the perfect winter wedding outfit
Everyone loves a winter wedding, especially if it is a white winter wedding and the chances of that are almost certain with the current climate! For many of us, we receive invitations for a friends’ wedding, we happily circled the date on the calendar and started shopping for appropriate gifts. Nevertheless, for many there is a big task of finding appropriate clothing to suit the special occasion. The etiquette for wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding and of course the time of year. Many of us have to become detectives when figuring out what to wear, unless it is clearly stated on the invitation it’s self. If it is not stated fear not, there are clues to be found everywhere.
Starting off with the invitation, if the invitation has for example, flowing engraved black script on a heavy cream paper with formal language, there is a probability that the wedding itself will also be formal, therefore chic evening wear is appropriate. Language can also be very suggestive. If the language description on the invitation is fairly casual then wedding guests should look to wear smart-casual attire. If you are lucky on the other hand, it may tell you directly on the invitation what the dress code is. For example the invitation my state: Black tie or casual attire and some may even take the choice to have a themed wedding. Believe it or not, themed wedding are becoming increasingly popular.
Regardless, it is far better to be over dress than under dress for weddings. Unless black-tie is stated clearly on the invitation, for men suits are perfect, no tie is acceptable but only really during summer time, also lighter colours and fabrics that breathe is a good summer option. For women it can be a little harder to decide what to wear. Nevertheless there are a few key elements to consider, making the indefinite decision a lot easier to finalise.
Firstly, consider dressing as you would if you were going out to the theatre or to a celebratory dinner. Therefore, a cocktail dress is acceptable, however avoid beads, sequins, or going for anything that is too glitzy. Furthermore, your chosen outfit should never be too revealing nor too restricting as their will most likely be a meal and dancing involved later in the day. Contrary to popular belief, black is an entirely acceptable colour choice for winter wedding, white on the other hand is not! The last thing a woman wants to do is compete with bride! Whatever your final decision might be, always bear in mind that is far better to be over dressed at a wedding than under dressed. Consequently, opting for extravagant accessories such as hats and gloves are a great choice, just so long you feeling comfortable and confidence wearing them.