You have already received the invitation for your next wedding, and even if it has come by surprise or in an expected way, it has surely taken less than five seconds to think the usual: what should I wear?
For celebrations during the day, as for those at night, there are rules that you should know. If you later want to break protocol, you are within your rights, but it is always better to know what you are up against before making war on your own (if that is what you are looking for). So, find out how to choose your guest dress for a day wedding in just 5 steps.
1. Choose the ideal dress cut
What does the protocol say about the length of the dress? For day weddings, the long party dress is not recommended except if you are going to have an important role, such as godmother or bridesmaid, else you can try prom or homecoming dresses . And this is one of the most common mistakes, since, with the illusion of recharging to the maximum for that long-awaited wedding, many women go out of line and are excessive without coming to mind.
2. Don’t forget the type of event
Before thinking about the dress, keep in mind that you are at a wedding and that there are more and less suitable models. Then you can do whatever you want, but the important thing is to know a few things. Although low-cut dresses look great, a wedding may require a more discreet look to differentiate it from some more informal events. Although, obviously, it depends on the type of wedding. Today, informality is at the service of these events, gaining ground over traditional weddings. In these cases, the protocol of seriousness can be changed for more daring and seductive outfits.
3. Adapt to the venue
Although in the past weddings were based only on some patterns, today the trend has changed and the possibilities of the spaces are much greater. For this reason, weddings have changed their style and guests have many more options to play with their looks.
4. Take into account your body shape and colors
What are you like? Think about it before buying your dress and let the professionals guide you.
For apple-shaped bodies , the ideal is a straight cut that avoids enhancing the hip area, which is normally bulky in itself. In general, if you have a wide waist, high-waisted dresses help to hide that part and give more importance to others with the cut executed in the right place. A more voluminous skirt could be an advantage for these types of figures.
To enhance the chest , the best options are the empire cut, which enhances the bust, and the yoke cut, which cuts above the chest and helps to mark it in the best possible way. The blousy cut also helps women with little breasts, as it bulges that part and also hides the hips if needed.
5. Combine with add-ons
Unlike what happens in weddings at night, weddings during the day offer many more options in terms of accessories. And the main thing is designed for the head, whether it’s a pamela, one boater, a headdress, a turban , a wreath or a diadem . At night they are strictly forbidden if you want to have a chance, but by day they are great accessories. And, of course, they should be accompanied by simple jewelry, forgetting the long earrings or pendants, to avoid saturation and to minimize their power of attraction.
As for the jewels , the important thing is that none of them derail the whole. If the dress is simple, the jewels must carry the weight, as long as there are no accessories for the head. Although it also depends a lot on the type of neckline, as the jewelry should not conflict with it.
The shoes must adapt to the space of celebration, because in a hotel and on a beach the same style does not fit. But in general terms, you can use sandals with or without heels, heels, wedges, ankle boots and even slippers if the wedding has a very informal touch. But remember, the important thing is that the dress is short!
