As weddings begin to deviate more and more from tradition, the etiquette on what to wear becomes more difficult to dissect. Can you wear black to a wedding? Is it okay to wear a white dress to someone else’s wedding? What’s the protocol on hats at weddings these days?
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Q. Can I wear black to a wedding?
A. Black is supremely chic, ultra slimming (perfect for bumping into your ex or a nasty cousin that used to tease you about your 'puppy fat') and is now a popular choice for wedding guest style with the likes of Kate Middleton wearing a black dress not once but twice (well, you know how K Middy is with dress recycling) on someone else’s big day. Heck, even bridesmaids are being dressed up in the darker shade. A simple little black dress with a delicate fascinator and colour-pop high heels is our recommended wedding day outfit as you'll feel comfortable, look a little bit sexy and a lot sophisticated. And everyone will acknowledge your efforts to be in keeping with the special occasion. The perfect colour choice for city weddings and evening weddings, it’s probably one shade to avoid on the beach and abroad. The moral of the story is if you want to wear black to a wedding as long as it looks occasion-worthy and isn't head-to-toe (i.e. funeral chic), then do it.
Q. Can I wear white to a wedding?
A. It started with Pippa Middleton. She wore a white dress worthy of an 'I do' when she was bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding to Prince William and she looked so good, wedding guests the world over have been trying to make white not-on-their-wedding-day work too. Back in 2008 Gwynnie famously wore a white mini dress to none other than king and queen of music Jay Z and Beyonce’s nuptials. For a less sophisticated example, Lindsay Lohan also did it at Kim Kardashian’s wedding and she’s not even her sister or her bridesmaid, let alone approved by the Queen of England. When it comes to wearing white to a wedding, we say tread carefully. With white dresses being a huge trend for SS13, more and more wedding guests are keeping it light. If you want to do the same, opt for short and fitted frocks; nothing long, floaty or satin, and team it with a jacket of another colour, or add a statement, non-white accessory to stop it looking bridal.
Q. Should I wear a hat to a wedding?
A. You may think hats are a bit, well old hat. But with our rising interest in the royals, the Royal Wedding and events such as Ascot, Aintree and Goodwood, hats and fascinators are having a bit of a renaissance. Etiquette once dictated that you could only wear a hat if you knew the bride but that is certainly not the case now. While more mature wedding guests may gravitate towards the traditional over-sized hat, those who aren't quite ready for such a statement, and younger wedding-goers, should embrace the fascinator. These merry headpieces have come a long way since their feathery, floaty beginnings, and now come in a range of bold, strong shapes and styles. We love Kate Fearnley's colour-clashing clip-ons and Rachel Black Millinery's artistic headbands. Or give a nod to summer’s floral trend by wearing an oversized hair flower courtesy of cult brand Johnny Loves Rosie.
Q. How much flesh can I reveal at a summer wedding?
A. A wedding draws together a rather random group of people you wouldn't usually find yourself in the same room as. So when deciding how much chest is too much, picture the mother of the bride's 90-year-old mother and imagine what she would say. If this isn't enough to deter you from flashing the flesh at a wedding we'd like to point you in the direction of Sarah Owen at her sister, Lily Allen's wedding. By all means, if it’s a summer wedding, or even if it isn’t and you know you’ll be inside all day, go for bare legs. In fact we encourage the naked pin as tights make dressing all the more difficult and look less ‘special occasion’ than a nice bronzed leg. In terms of hem-length, Team LBD recommends a safe to-the-knee or this season’s favourite midi a la Mossy at Jade Jagger’s wedding so as not to offend anyone or embarrass yourself when the wind blows. Oh and if you’re in a church take a leaf out of your mum’s style book and bring a cover-up.
Q. What should I wear for an evening wedding reception?
A. If you’re just attending the evening reception then you need to bear two things in mind. Firstly, this bit is the party; everyone will have let their hair down, the dance floor will begin to fill and drinks will be flowing. Secondly, the majority of the guests will have been there all day and they may not have changed from their demure, daytime wedding themed outfits. So while you want to show you’re fresh, fun and ready for the big crescendo remember that you’ll be amongst nudes, pinks and a lot of florals. Why not try a little black dress with a feminine cut and floral print? Or this season’s favourite wiggle dress in pink or purple with killer heels and a blazer for when it gets cold? Or use the occasion as an excuse to wear a tricky-to-know-when-to-wear-it midi dress or jumpsuit with high impact, jewelled accessories. These looks are guaranteed to make you feel as special as the night itself but ‘occasion’ enough to look like you’ve been there all day.
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Q. Can I wear black to a wedding?
A. Black is supremely chic, ultra slimming (perfect for bumping into your ex or a nasty cousin that used to tease you about your 'puppy fat') and is now a popular choice for wedding guest style with the likes of Kate Middleton wearing a black dress not once but twice (well, you know how K Middy is with dress recycling) on someone else’s big day. Heck, even bridesmaids are being dressed up in the darker shade. A simple little black dress with a delicate fascinator and colour-pop high heels is our recommended wedding day outfit as you'll feel comfortable, look a little bit sexy and a lot sophisticated. And everyone will acknowledge your efforts to be in keeping with the special occasion. The perfect colour choice for city weddings and evening weddings, it’s probably one shade to avoid on the beach and abroad. The moral of the story is if you want to wear black to a wedding as long as it looks occasion-worthy and isn't head-to-toe (i.e. funeral chic), then do it.
Q. Can I wear white to a wedding?
A. It started with Pippa Middleton. She wore a white dress worthy of an 'I do' when she was bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding to Prince William and she looked so good, wedding guests the world over have been trying to make white not-on-their-wedding-day work too. Back in 2008 Gwynnie famously wore a white mini dress to none other than king and queen of music Jay Z and Beyonce’s nuptials. For a less sophisticated example, Lindsay Lohan also did it at Kim Kardashian’s wedding and she’s not even her sister or her bridesmaid, let alone approved by the Queen of England. When it comes to wearing white to a wedding, we say tread carefully. With white dresses being a huge trend for SS13, more and more wedding guests are keeping it light. If you want to do the same, opt for short and fitted frocks; nothing long, floaty or satin, and team it with a jacket of another colour, or add a statement, non-white accessory to stop it looking bridal.
Q. Should I wear a hat to a wedding?
A. You may think hats are a bit, well old hat. But with our rising interest in the royals, the Royal Wedding and events such as Ascot, Aintree and Goodwood, hats and fascinators are having a bit of a renaissance. Etiquette once dictated that you could only wear a hat if you knew the bride but that is certainly not the case now. While more mature wedding guests may gravitate towards the traditional over-sized hat, those who aren't quite ready for such a statement, and younger wedding-goers, should embrace the fascinator. These merry headpieces have come a long way since their feathery, floaty beginnings, and now come in a range of bold, strong shapes and styles. We love Kate Fearnley's colour-clashing clip-ons and Rachel Black Millinery's artistic headbands. Or give a nod to summer’s floral trend by wearing an oversized hair flower courtesy of cult brand Johnny Loves Rosie.
Q. How much flesh can I reveal at a summer wedding?
A. A wedding draws together a rather random group of people you wouldn't usually find yourself in the same room as. So when deciding how much chest is too much, picture the mother of the bride's 90-year-old mother and imagine what she would say. If this isn't enough to deter you from flashing the flesh at a wedding we'd like to point you in the direction of Sarah Owen at her sister, Lily Allen's wedding. By all means, if it’s a summer wedding, or even if it isn’t and you know you’ll be inside all day, go for bare legs. In fact we encourage the naked pin as tights make dressing all the more difficult and look less ‘special occasion’ than a nice bronzed leg. In terms of hem-length, Team LBD recommends a safe to-the-knee or this season’s favourite midi a la Mossy at Jade Jagger’s wedding so as not to offend anyone or embarrass yourself when the wind blows. Oh and if you’re in a church take a leaf out of your mum’s style book and bring a cover-up.
Q. What should I wear for an evening wedding reception?
A. If you’re just attending the evening reception then you need to bear two things in mind. Firstly, this bit is the party; everyone will have let their hair down, the dance floor will begin to fill and drinks will be flowing. Secondly, the majority of the guests will have been there all day and they may not have changed from their demure, daytime wedding themed outfits. So while you want to show you’re fresh, fun and ready for the big crescendo remember that you’ll be amongst nudes, pinks and a lot of florals. Why not try a little black dress with a feminine cut and floral print? Or this season’s favourite wiggle dress in pink or purple with killer heels and a blazer for when it gets cold? Or use the occasion as an excuse to wear a tricky-to-know-when-to-wear-it midi dress or jumpsuit with high impact, jewelled accessories. These looks are guaranteed to make you feel as special as the night itself but ‘occasion’ enough to look like you’ve been there all day.
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