What to Wear to a Wedding: 9 Must-Follow Rules for Every Girl
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If you're struggling to compile the perfect trousers, top, and jacket combination with ease, then simply reach for one of your trusty statement dresses. Add heels and a slick of lipstick. Perfection.
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It's not only about respect for the bride, but it's also a lesser-known fact that longer hemlines are conservatively sexy, especially irregular hemlines that give a peekaboo flash of leg when you are in motion. Err on the classy side and go long.
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The modern world has ushered in many wonderful changes: iPhones, Headspace, hashtags, Voga, and the acceptance of wearing black at weddings and baptisms. Black once was the mark of doom and gloom, but now it's a tone for the chic urbanites. Wear it to weddings and wear it with aplomb.
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Large tote bags and cumbersome shoulder bags don't ooze "special occasion"—rather, it looks like you're going on a daylong trek across the urban jungle. Go minimal and head out to the wedding with a micro or clutch bag, cutting yourself loose from your heavy accessories for a day. Think of it as a handbag detox.
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There's nothing worse than climbing into a pair of heels only to find that you are limping across the dance floor a mere few hours later. Find the comfy elevated shoes that will party harder than all your other footwear.
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There are lots of religious wedding ceremonies that may take place in sacred spaces that require a respectful covered-up dress code. Think Royal Enclosure at Ascot and wear thick straps, take a generous silk scarf to drape across your décolletage, or wear sleeves to nail the issue in one.
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If you're really not sure about your outfit and there isn't a clear dress code on the invitation, it's always a good idea to check with the bride. Pro tip: Make sure it's at least a couple of weeks before the big day, as the bride will most likely have bigger things on her mind the days running up to the wedding and will not appreciate a text hours before she's about to walk down the aisle. And if you're still not sure, stick with a suit, jumpsuit, or classic wedding guest dress.
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Despite the changes in formal dressing over the past few years, and with many brides opting to go for non-white or cream wedding dresses, that doesn't necessarily mean you should turn up in a floor-length white number. Debrett's wedding guide still says it's a no-no too. You can, however, choose white add-ons, but if you're really not sure and still want to make an impact with your outfit, choose standout accessories that won't make it look like you're trying to overshadow the bride.
