There are many unwritten rules when it comes to dressing for a wedding. Certain colours and styles may be deemed as unacceptable, others may place you in a state of social exile (hint- that means no wearing white!) Luckily, we’ve put together some outfits that mean you can’t go wrong. Whether it’s set in a grand city hotel, or tucked away in a quiet country church, you’ll fit right in no matter what sort of wedding you are attending this summer.
The City Wedding
Likely to take place in the surroundings of a hotel, city hall or even a famous building, the city wedding typically portrays minimalist grandeur. City weddings tend to be more cosmopolitan and modern than that of a country church wedding, so guests can usually go a little bolder with their outfit choices, experimenting with brighter colours and a slightly bolder choice of accessories…
1) Black Ponte Boyfriend Blazer, £40, Topshop, www.topshop.com
2) Printed silk Crepe de Chine Dress, £395, Christopher Kane at Net-a-Porter, www.net-a-porter.com
3) Black sandels with Ankle Strap, £29.99, Zara, www.zara.com
4) Pressed Filigree Bracelet, £3.15, Forever 21, www.forever21.com
5) Gemstone Lampshade Tassle Earring, ASOS, www.asos.com
6) Colour Block Envelope Clutch, Accessorize, www.accessorize.com
Words: Catherine Earnshaw