6 Stylish Women Over 50 Who Have Mastered Wedding Guest Dressing
Hands up who already has multiple wedding invites in their diaries? This year is of course busier than the previous two, and with so many upcoming occasions, what do we wear for all of them? While there are certain brands we always turn to for amazing wedding guest looks (looking at you, Rixo), when it comes to wedding guest outfits we love for spring, we’ve found some alternatives to the usual equation: dress + heels.
Some of the most stylish women on Instagram are the ones who have dressed for different occasions for many years. And those who are over 50 have been giving us all a lesson in how to dress for a wedding no matter the location. They're providing all the guest inspiration we could ask for, including printed suits, Bermuda-short co-ords and flattering puff-sleeved dresses, all of which we now want to try out for our upcoming wedding plans. Here are six women over 50 who have mastered the art of getting ready for a stylish ceremony.
1. Puff Sleeve Dress + Basket Bag
Style Notes: There's something that feels so fancy about a puff sleeve combined with a maxi hem, don't you think? Add a straw bag like Renia did for warm-weather weddings.
The one-shoulder detail is endlessly chic.
Carry by the handle for the reception, wear crossbody on the dance floor.
2. Shorts Suit + Matching Accessories
Style Notes: Shorts for a wedding may not be the most obvious choice, but the longer, tailored Bermuda style works. Make like Renia and style as a sharp suit with colour-coordinating heels and a bag.
You'll find any excuse to rewear these.
3. Long-Sleeve Top + Midi Skirt
Style Notes: Instead of a midi dress, why not try a midi skirt? Pair it with a long-sleeve top and go for an unlikely colour combo like Grece did for a look that'll wow.
The perfect alternative to a dress.
4. High-Waisted Trousers + Tee + Blazer
Style Notes: Yep, you can wear a T-shirt to a wedding. Go for a fitted, good-quality iteration, and wear it with smart high-waisted trousers and a tailored blazer. Push up the sleeves just like Mette did to make it feel more cool than corporate.
5. A-line Midi Dress + Heels
Style Notes: A dress with a fitted top and flared hemline instantly feels dressy. Keep it grown-up by sticking to a midi length like Elaine's, and opt for minimal, fuss-free accessories.
Now these are seriously chic.
6. Statement Suit + Matching Shoes
Style Notes: A power suit never fails to make an entrance. This season, there are loads of colour-block styles, but Lyn shows why a punchy print needs minimal effort to look incredible.
Next up, 46 wedding guest dresses we're eyeing up for 2022.
Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.Back to Who What Wear. With hundreds of published stories on site, Harriet knows what the WWW reader wants. Keeping up to date with the latest It buys and runway trends, she can guarantee to keep you one step ahead of the most stylish people.When not writing or styling, Harriet loves to go shopping (yes, more fashion). If she’s not in a local Hackney bar or restaurant, you can find her forever searching for her next holiday destination.
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