What do you wear to a wedding?
What kind of wardrobe a woman wears to a wedding depends entirely on what type of wedding it is.
Classic clothes at the church wedding
Are you to a church wedding invited, you can find out from the invitation which dress code the bride and groom would like. If possible, you should keep this wish. Evening wear means that the woman wears a long dress and the man wears a suit.
Sometimes the bridal couple would like a motto under which the wedding should take place. This is the motto for choosing clothes. Whether you wear an evening dress, a cocktail dress or a costume for such a festive occasion depends on the motto.
If you are invited to a white wedding, you should preferably wear a long evening dress. This evening dress can be worn figure-hugging as well as loosely. You should definitely wear pumps with the evening dress. The color of the shoes is coordinated with the evening dress. Tip: Black pumps go with many evening dresses.
The color white is taboo for you. This is the bride's color. An exception is the request of the bride and groom that all guests appear in white. Please refer to the dress code on the invitation.
The man's suit should not be black in color. This is reserved for the groom, even if it is not expressly requested. Choose a shade of blue or gray. White is also taboo. Whether you wear a tie or bow tie or whether you leave the shirt open is up to your taste.
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You can wear a vest, but you don't have to. If you like it unusual, you can opt for a tailcoat or a tuxedo. Make sure that the shirt, suit and tie or bow tie match in color.
The right selection of accessories underlines the look and effect of an evening dress. With a figure-hugging evening dress, a tiara and a bracelet made of rhinestones bring out the dress very well. With a loosely worn evening dress, pearl jewelry underlines the elegance of the dress.
You shouldn't go to church shoulderless. Wrap a scarf that matches the color of your evening dress.
Go chic to the civil wedding
At a civil wedding the elegant woman wears a wardrobe that is chic. Choose a costume or pant suit. There are fewer limits to the outfit than at a church wedding.
Wear a simple, white blouse with a suit or an elegant trouser suit. Silver or gold jewelery is ideal as an accessory. A brooch on the jacket of your costume or suit is something very special. Of course, you should also wear elegant, color-coordinated pumps with your cloakroom for the civil wedding.
The gentleman wears a suit or, alternatively, well-fitting, well-groomed jeans in combination with a shirt and elegant leather shoes. The decision for or against a tie or bow tie is up to him.
Checklist for the right wedding outfit
- Take the dress code from the invitation
- Select / buy dress and suit
- no white and no black for men
- Footwear must match the wardrobe
- choose discreet and suitable jewelry
- discuss hairstyle with hairdresser
It is important that you are well dressed and suitably oriented towards the wishes of the bride and groom. Then cut a fine figure at the wedding and in the photos.
