Appropriate Dress up in a Wedding for Women
February 1, 2009 by admin
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An invitation to a wedding was given to you by a courier. It was a weeding of you classmate in high school. The wedding will start 5:00 PM and eventually the reception will follow in one of the famous hotel in the city. Perhaps, the first thing that comes into your mind are these questions “what should I wear?” “What kind of clothes is suited to this occasion?” “How will I look?” Pretty much excited but do you really know what to wear in this kind of occasion? This article will help you choose what dress to wear to weeding.
It is important to know the time of the weeding. By then you can determine the kind of dress to wear. If the wedding is held at daytime you may wear a short dress or either a business attire however if it will be held at night a cocktail dress is recommended for an informal setting while if it is semi formal, you can wear long or dressy cocktail wear wrap with beading and glam accessories. In some formal to ultra-formal, a long gown will definitely look smart.
Now you already have an idea of what to wear but do you think the color and style of your attire fits the occasion? Color and style are very important in making things look lovely. It is crucial to select an appropriate color and style especially with this kind of occasion. Here are some tips to help you choose what dress to wear to wedding.
- Wearing white dress in a wedding is inappropriate. Since the bride is also wearing white and you tend to competes with her.
- Black looks elegant at night but never use black at daytime
- Wearing the same color than that of the bride’s maid or the mother is also fine. You have to coordinate with them before you buy your dress.
- Avoid using sexy clothing like strapless, backless and see through to give due respect to the host. The wedding is a kind of formal occasion that needs formal wear too.
- Attending a wedding is not a fashion show, wearing opera- length gloves with strapless gown are highly discouraged.
- If you are wearing gloves, take it off before eating or drinking.
- If the invitation did not state any particular attire or motif in the wedding, use your own judgment. A pastel color formal dress at daytime and a black color suit at night will make you look pretty good.
Now, you are ready to attend your friend’s weeding. With all the tips and information, I’m sure you will look truly elegant and will enjoy the day with positive comments and admiration from your friends and other people you meet in that occasion.
Advice On Picking The Perfect Outfit For The Best Man And Groomsmen
December 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under Wedding Wear Advice, Wedding Wear For Men
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It doesn’t have to be difficult to find the perfect outfit for the best man or groomsmen. In fact it’s quite an easy task. Typically the best man, groomsmen, and pageboy will wear a similar outfit to that of the groom’s. Traditionally it’s the bride that usually does all shopping and choosing of outfits for the wedding day. However it doesn’t have to be this way, the groom and groomsmen have every right to decide what they get to wear on the big day. Here is a little bit of advice you could follow when picking the outfits for the men in the wedding.
Even though the groom and groomsmen should have the right to pick their own outfits, the bride should always be consulted before hand. Don’t go for any kind of weird or wacky outfits to surprise your future wife, she won’t thank you for it on the big day.
It is not only the bridesmaids that should make sure the color and the style of their outfit matches the theme of the wedding, but the groomsmen should too. If the bride and bridesmaids are going for frilly and glamorous, you simply won’t fit in wearing lounge suits. But if the women of the wedding are wearing something classy and sleek, you should chose something that fits in with this.
To save money on the best man, groomsmen and pageboys outfits you should choose to hire them rather than purchasing them. Unlike the bride’s and groom’s outfit, the groomsmen’s suits doesn’t have to be saved so they can be looked at a few years down the line. If you decide to hire, you should ensure that the outfits stay safe and you should keep the receipt in a safe place.
Any outfits you choose should both compliment the groomsmen and be comfortable at the same time. Like women not all men are built the same, and you should choose a suit that will be suitable for all shapes and sizes. If you do purchase a suit for someone, only to find out later that it doesn’t quite fit right, you could always get it altered at a Taylor’s.
Just to recap, when purchasing the perfect attire for the men of the wedding you should keep five things in mind, comfort, style, color, price, and of course the bride’s opinion. If you remember these five things you won’t go far wrong.

