9 Foolproof Ensembles for Any Type of Wedding
Looking for the ultimate wedding guest outfit? Call off the search. We have you covered for every possible church, city, location, and vibe to come for 2020's nuptial season. To help you in your quest to be the best dressed guest, push aside the stereotypical ideas about wedding attire, and instead think about the below wedding guest outfit suggestions we highly recommend.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with falling back on a floral midi dress and block heel sandals, but we challenge you to think outside of the box and opt for a spring-ready suit or perhaps a sculptural top and trousers instead. What we're saying is there are no rules. Well, other than the fact that you want to look smart, feel comfortable, and not upset the couple getting married. To help you with even more styling ideas, we've found nine fail-safe ensembles that will have you looking and feeling your best all wedding season long.
Scroll down for stylish wedding guest outfit ideas you can always rely on.
Style Tip: If you want an instantly put-together ensemble, opt for a monochromatic look with a silk-satin dress and a satin trench coat.
Style Tip: In case you need an easy look to wear at a moment's notice, a jewel-tone dress and a pair of easy mules will be just what you need.
Style Tip: Not much of a dress person? Style a chic strapless top with a pair of straight-leg pants.
Style Tip: A classic LBD will feel polished with a cropped cardigan. Plus, if you're attending an outdoor wedding, it'll keep you warm.
Style Tip: An all-lace dress will always feel particularly feminine. Let it be the focus of your ensemble with simpler accessories.
Style Tip: For those of you loving the puff-sleeve trend, style one with statement jewelry like a chain necklace to give the romantic look an edge.
Style Tip: Another classic wedding guest ensemble is a coordinated suit. With chic sculptural earrings to add a modern touch, you'll be set to go.
Style Tip: When in doubt, you'll never go wrong with a lace-trim slip dress and minimalist accessories.
Style Tip: A bohemian-inspired tiered dress is perfect for spring weddings. To play into the romantic look, add a classic ribbon into your hair.
Up next, where to find the best under-$300 wedding guest dresses.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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