What to Wear to A Summer Wedding
It may not be your special day, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to look gorgeous. The problem is that dressing for a wedding can be tricky. Because you shouldn’t have to stress out about a wedding that isn’t yours, we’ve put together some tips to ensure that you’ll turn heads while sticking to the dress code. Now all you’ve got to worry about is how to get that cute groomsman to dance with you.
What to Wear to a Summer Wedding: Basic Dos and Don’ts
Do
- Wear summer colors like turquoise, melon, strawberry, and kelly green
- Wear cute pumps and/or sandals for an inside wedding/reception
- Wear black (with color) to an evening wedding
- Wear something sexy- but tasteful
- Wear a linen pants suit
- Wear a cool straw hat
Don’t
- Wear white, unless the bride requests it. People will talk about you (and not in a good way)
- Wear black to an afternoon/morning wedding. Pick something colorful
- Wear heels for an outside wedding/reception (your heel with get stuck in the grass)
- Wear ultra low cut dresses, short-short dresses, shorts. If you wouldn’t want your grandma to see you in it, then don’t wear it.
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Is it ok for the grandmother of the groom to wear the same color as the bridesmaids?
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Yes, you can wear the same color as the bridesmaids. Have fun!
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Is this a good choice for a indoor, small, summer wedding?
http://www.reissonline.com/us/shop/womens/dresses/lexie/cream_print/
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@Latha- that is a great choice and a very cute dress
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Great! Thanks. What would you recommend for shoes? I am kind of both best man and maid of honor rolled into one:)
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A simple heel if you are inside or not walking on grass.
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Sorry to bother you again. What kind of accessories? I am thinking of a pretty diamond on platinum bracelet and pinkish rhinestone chandelier earrings? It is pretty warm now and so I doubt I will need a stole.
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I think your accessories sound great- eye catching, but not overpowering.. I would recommend to bring a pashima/shawl just in case.
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Is this dress too colorfull http://store.moodsofnorway.com/uploads/images/products/300/moods-of-norway-13657-daniella-blue-sunflower-satin.jpg ? I know you shouldn’t wear too outstanding colors, but it would be nice to get some advice!
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Thanks so much! Today is the wedding:)
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What about a small white coverup/jacket over a navy blue dress? Does “no white” literally mean absolutely nothing white? I don’t know the bride, and the groom isn’t much help. It’s an afternoon beach wedding that goes straight into an evening reception at a Hilton, so I need something to coverup.
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you could go for a white jacket in a pinch, but again.. I’ve advise against white if you can.
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I have this veautiful short dress that is white background has big pink flowers with brown leaves and a big brown satin belt that is built in. I wanna wear it for a friends wedding but im concern that because the background is white then is not appropiate what you think please help the wedding is in 4 days thank you
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a dress with a white background is fine. You just want to avoid wearing a solid white dress
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My granddaughter is having a 10:00 a.m. outdoor wedding on 9/17. I haven’t the faintest idea what to wear. I am 5′ tall and 30 lbs overweight. I don’t wear heels any more because they just hurt my feet too much. The bridal party is pretty formal in I say raspberry & gold colors, bride in white. I hate dresses and would feel mu ch more comfortable in some type of pant outfit, would that be appropriate and if so can you give me some idea as to fabric & color? I sew. Thank you
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Pants are totally fine! My suggestion would be a simple tailored blazer and pants suit with a pair of very cute dressy flats (try brands like Annie and Taryn Rose on the high end). In terms of colors try a complementary color like a violet purple so you’re complementary without being matchy, matchy. A nice all season weight fabric like gabardine or a light weight wool would be a good choice, so you can wear the outfit again.
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What should I wear for outdoor wedding? Heels could be a very bad idea but I don’t have any wedges. Any suggestion?
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Okay, so money is tight for me right now, and I have a wedding problem. My husbands cousin is getting married Saturday, 3pm, indoors. I have 2 dresses. A white cotton eyelet lace pattern dress from Torrid, and a black sweetheart dress from Lane Bryant. Both are solid colors. But I do have a white shawl, and a black shawl, that I can mix and match with them to mix the colors up, and some knee high black leather boots. Lots of colorful scarves, and lots of colorful jewelry and nail polish. I’m trying to figure out which would be the least offensive with tradition, since I can’t buy a new dress right now.
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My son is getting married in the high summer at 16h00 – what kind of dress do I wear, a suit is not an option. The colours of the wedding is avocado green, chocolate brown and pink. They informed me semi-formal. The mother of the bride will wear a dress with the colours incorporated. I am short and about 30 pounds overweight (I will try to loose a few pounds before the wedding).
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Can the bridesmaids wear short dresses if it’s a night wedding??
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Sure!!! Think cocktail dress (which is usually 2 inches above the knee to knee length)
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I am going to my brother’s wedding in April and I have no idea what to wear. The wedding is in Texas, but I don’t know any details on if it’s indoors or outdoors or what time the wedding is at. Do you have any suggestions for something that I could wear for any situation? I think the color the bride picked is blue. An suggestions?
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@Bridgette- Try a nice purple (lavender or lilac are nice purples for a wedding) sundress and purchase a matching scarf to wear around the dress (you can easily pick one up from your local Marshalls/TJ Maxx).
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Can the bridesmaids wear short dresses if it’s a night wedding??
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http://www.forever21.com/Mobile/Product/Product.aspx?br=mobile&category=dress&ProductID=2000035132&Page=1
Hi!
Do you find this dress too short and appropriate for a spring/summer wedding? Also, would nude pumps go well with it?
Thanks!!
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Are cowgirl boots ok for a wedding in may at five?
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I am the mother of the bride and need advice on what to wear. My daughter insists that she wants me to wear anything. She getting married at Cambridge at the beginning of August at 2pm and is wearing a dark pinky red Elizabethian costume, bridesmaids wear long pale grey with a pink red sash( Jane Austin style) There is a small reception in the garden outside with tea, cake and canapes and then we go to a restaurant for supper. I would say it is semi formal. I’m not sure what the weather will be like. Is it appropriate for to wear a satin, or taffeta dress in a deep colour like wine burgundy or chocolate brown? The other mother of the bride is not as modern in her taste. Length of dress – is tea length out of fashion? I look best in cold bright colours. What kind of shoes would be the best and colour? Would silver be ok or would it be best to wear the same colour of dress?
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