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Dress up as a guest at the wedding: These outfits are suitable – and won’t break the budget
Are you invited to a wedding? We have tips on how to dress smartly for a wedding as a guest.
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The wedding season is gradually starting again. We’ll tell you here how you can go to the wedding as a stylish guest.
The wedding season is starting again. But how do you dress up for a wedding as a guest? Here are some suggestions for outfits that are elegant and fashionable and can also be worthwhile for other occasions.
Dress for women for wedding
A wedding guest outfit is of course suitable for women elegant dress: This immediately looks chic and well-dressed. Midi dresses in particular look festive if they have a classic cut and few extras such as sequins or flounces. But be careful: of course it shouldn’t have the same color as the wedding dress (usually white, cream or ivory). If there is no dress code and you have no idea what to wear, you can also follow bridesmaid dress trends. In addition to midi dresses, festive cocktail dresses that are not too colorful or voluminous are always a good choice.
And: Your dress shouldn’t be black either. It shouldn’t be too glamorous or bulky so that the bride is still the visual focus. Instead of extravagance, a relaxed, simple elegance is the order of the day; Instead of too many accessories and jewelry, choose small highlights. A great alternative to a dress is a skirt-top combination in light colors, which looks fresh and casual, especially at a summer wedding.
Jumpsuit or pants suit
Another suitable wedding guest outfit for women is jumpsuits or a Pants suit. It is important that this look does not appear too business-like, as if you were just about to go to the office. A trouser suit with a loose cut, a light top or an airy blouse underneath, sandals or pumps and you can go to the wedding as a guest in style. If you want to be on trend, you can also use the trend colors as a guide.
Elegant jumpsuits are also suitable as an outfit for a wedding. You should make sure that the look is not too colorful and that there are not too wild prints on the trend piece. Pumps or sandals also go well with the jumpsuit, and mules can also be combined with a chic outfit. A small bag and some jewelry complete the wedding guest outfit.
Wedding guest outfit for men
As a man, you can of course go to the wedding as a guest in a suit. But it doesn’t have to be the classic dark blue, with black suit shoes, a stiff white shirt and tie. It can be a little looser – but still remains chic: a jacket or blazer (which should of course fit well) made of linen in a light color, paired with a loose shirt, dark suit pants and optionally chic, clean sneakers or lace-ups are also a chic wedding guest outfit that doesn’t look too stiff and forced, but rather elegant and is fashionable.
Dress code at a wedding: This is what you should keep in mind
Of course, these outfit ideas for wedding guests are only suitable if there is no clear dress code to follow. If there is one, it naturally also applies to your wedding guest outfit. The following applies here: If the invitation states that guests should dress “casual”, you are quite free in your choice of outfit. The “Black Tie” dress code is an official festive occasion after 6 p.m. You should dress stylishly and elegantly and choose an evening dress and tuxedo instead of the casual-chic look. Otherwise, depend on the bride and groom and the location to find a suitable look.
More tips on wedding guest outfits
- The general rule for men is to only take off the jacket once the groom has also taken off his.
- Women should make sure that they have their shoulders covered in church and do not wear too much cleavage for a church wedding.
- Couples should coordinate their looks to appear harmonious.
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