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Which dress is suitable for a wedding guest? Five ideas for inspiration
A dress for a wedding guest should be carefully considered. We have tips and ideas for a suitable outfit.
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Are you invited to a wedding as a guest and don’t know what to wear? Which dress is suitable for a wedding guest and what you should pay attention to.
Have you received an invitation to a wedding and are wondering what to wear? We have five wedding guest dress ideas that will make an impression and suit almost any dress code.
1. Maxi dress
A long, elegant dress is ideal for a wedding guest because it always looks festive, subdued and well-dressed. You don’t need much to set it off: a small bag, simple shoes, such as sandals, and a little jewelry are enough. About that Maxi dress If you want to be able to wear it on other occasions and combine it in many ways, a monochrome dress is suitable because it already attracts attention due to the mass and can appear too bulky with the print and sleeves.
2. Elegant midi dress
Something airy and modern seems Midi dress: It shows more leg, the more body-hugging version usually has a slit for freedom of movement and can be combined with sandals, pumps or even ankle boots. Depending on the celebration, it can be simple and airy or particularly elegant and tight-fitting and decorated with sequins. This dress can be worn as a wedding guest with or without sleeves, the former looks a little more formal.
3. Cocktail dress
The quintessential dress for a wedding guest is certainly this Cocktail dress: It’s festive, chic and you certainly can’t go wrong with it. A safe, beautiful outfit is suitable for many celebrations, especially in delicate colors or common tones.
4. Wrap dress
Especially for a summer wedding is also one Wrap dress a good idea. It is usually airy, comfortable to wear and you can also wear it on other occasions. It appears less formal than other variants, but is therefore particularly suitable for everyday use. When combined smartly, it also looks great as a dress for a wedding guest.
5. Happy print
No matter whether long, short or an intermediate length: a dress looks particularly cheerful with the right print. And after all, a wedding is an occasion for joy – the dress for the wedding guest should also reflect that. Floral prints or graphic patterns are suitable for exuding a good mood and liveliness. This is particularly ideal for a summer wedding. At a Maxi dress with print It is advisable to choose a model with spaghetti straps so that a striking print does not overwhelm you.
Observe the dress code at a wedding
The ideas mentioned are of course independent of a dress code. If you have received an invitation with a dress code, you should follow it. Tips: If the invitation says that the wedding guests should dress casually, you are very free to decide which dress you would like to choose. Midi and print models as well as wrap dresses are particularly advisable because they are not too festive. The “Black Tie” dress code usually refers to a festive event after 6 p.m., to which you should come dressed stylishly and elegantly. A evening dress is usually the right choice here. If you receive an invitation without a specific dress code, you can coordinate with the bride and groom or use the location as a guide.
Wedding guest dress: more tips
- As is well known, the dress for the wedding guest should not be reminiscent of a wedding dress, so at best it should not be in light tones or contain too much white – unless the bride is relaxed and has explicitly stated that this doesn’t matter. Black is also rather unsuitable; after all, it is not a cause for sadness.
- If you’re having a church wedding, make sure your shoulders are covered and don’t show too much cleavage.
- If you come to the wedding reception as a couple, it is particularly nice if you coordinate your outfits to look harmonious.
- The best thing to do is to buy a dress that you can also use for other occasions: after all, a dress that is too elegant, bulky or unusual is very rarely worn.
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