Finding the best outfit for a wedding that you are invited to can be a bit challenging. Here is a guide to help you find some wedding outfit ideas for women.
You have been invited to a wedding but you’re still confused about what to wear. As a woman, it is a bit challenging on finding the best outfit for a wedding that you are invited to. Especially if that wedding has a specific theme or motif. Most women go shopping just to have the perfect dress, while some recycle old clothes that have been worn from other special occasions. It doesn’t really matter if it’s new or not, as long as you are comfortable in it.
The following sections will give you some wedding outfit ideas for women and help you and your friends figure out what to wear on that special day.
What Is Your Body Style?
Dresses And Styles
When it comes to dresses there is a lot to choose from but be careful, not all styles are for everyone. It depends on the figure of the person who is going to wear it. Make sure you know your shape and what suits your body figure so that you don’t go through every type of style and get frustrated. Here are the 6 styles of dresses.
- A-line
- Formal Fitted
- Sheath
- Tent
- Shift
- Empire
Pairing Dress Styles With Your Body Shape
- A-Line– Pairs nicely with Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, and Apple body types.
- Formal Fitted – Pairs nicely with Hourglass and Pear body types.
- Sheath– Pairs nicely with Hourglass, and pear body types.
- Tent– Pairs nicely with all body types.
- Shift– Pairs nicely with Hourglass, Pear, and Rectangle body types.
- Empire– Pairs nicely with Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, and Apple body types.
To see more information about dress styles and body types you can check out our 6 wedding dress styles to find your fit.
Length of Dress
There are lengths that are appropriate for a formal wedding event. It would also depend on the weather if it’s going to be a hot or cold season.
- Above the knee length
- Knee-length
- Tea-length
- Ballerina length
- Ankle length
- Floor0length
Sleeve of Dress
This actually depends on where the wedding is going to be held. Whether it is going to be at a place where everyone needs to be dressed in a modest way or a place where it’s okay to show some skin.
Sleeved dress
- Short sleeves (Butterfly sleeve, Puff/Princess sleeve)
- mid-sleeves/ third-quarter sleeves (Bell sleeve, Circular flounce sleeve)
- Long sleeves (Cuff sleeve, Bishop sleeve, Trumpet sleeve)
- Cape sleeve
Sleeveless dress
- Strapless
- Halter
- One shoulder
- Double strap
Neckline of Dress
This depends on the size of the bust and on the individual’s body shape.
- Round neck
- Sweetheart neck
- V-neck
- Squareneck
- Off the shoulder
- High neck
- Sabrina neck
- Cowl neck
Romper
They come in a variety and may look different depending on your body shape. Not all women can pull off a
- Short: Mostly worn during the summer. Either a strapless type or not. Not really recommended for a wedding since it is too short and too casual. Unless the couple decides on having their wedding at the beach, a short romper would be appropriate if the couple permits.
- Long: They can also be called jumpsuits. They come in either sleeveless, short-sleeved, or long-sleeved. These are probably the most appropriate type of romper to wear at a wedding when you’re not the dress type.
- Dress: Most romper dresses can be mistaken for shorts because they almost look the same. It’s better to go for longer ones to make it more semi-formal-looking and still appropriate for a wedding.
Dress Pants & Shirt
It’s okay to wear dress pants and a collared shirt as long as it does not look too corporate. This is a wedding you are attending, not a business meeting.
The best kinds of pants to wear to a formal event are:
- Skinny pants
- Straight pants
- Tapered pants
- Bootcut pants
- Palazzo pants
You can then pair it with a lot of kinds of tops. You can mix and match your outfit.
- Classic collared shirt
- Tunic top
- Wrap top
- Cut-out shoulder top
- Fitted top
- Sleeveless top
Mentioned above are just ideas for you to try on. There are many different kinds of tops that you can wear to a formal wedding. Pair it with some nice heels and you are good to go.
Color
As for the color of the dress that you want, it may depend on the color motif that the couple requested the guests to follow. To be safe y
Do’s
- If requested follow the couples’ dress code.
- Find a dress that you are comfortable with.
- If you find the style that fits your body and you know your size look online. This will quickly open your options and can also save you time and money.
Dont ‘s
- Do not wear any mini and micro dresses: It is not appropriate to wear tight-fitting micro length dresses.
- Wearing a white dress is traditionally not allowed. The bride is the only woman that should be wearing white on the wedding day.
- Do not choose an outfit that is too sheer. You don’t want to catch people’s attention and accidentally flashing something or might be caught on camera.
- Do not wear anything that is uncomfortable. There are so many options today that you should be able to find something that makes you look and feel great.
Conclusion
Before you go looking for a dress, check the couples’ dress code. It can be a bit challenging to go through a lot just to find the dress for a special occasion. But it can also be fun when the moment is shared with friends. There is a huge variety of wedding outfit ideas for women that can suit every woman out there. You just need to have perseverance and also have fun of course.
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