Weddings are a lot of fun. If you have been invited to a wedding, then you’re probably wondering what you should wear. A lot of people actually avoid going to other people’s weddings because they have no idea what clothes will be appropriate (or because they can’t afford to go out and buy new clothes).
If not going isn’t an option for you, then you need to make sure that your outfit looks as great as you possibly can. This post will help you to achieve the perfect outfit:
What’s Your Role?
One of the first questions that you need to ask yourself when you are selecting an outfit for an upcoming wedding is, “what’s my role?” Certain roles have to wear specific types of clothing. For example, if your son’s getting married, then you will be expected to wear an evening dress or formal dress. You can look for mother of the groom gowns online, though make sure that you buy your dress in a seasonal color. If you are just a regular guest on the other hand, then you can just wear an ordinary dress (or a suit if you are a man). Make sure that you don’t wear dark colors or the color white. Wearing white can be a rude thing to do since only the bride is meant to wear white. With that said, if you are going to a non-traditional wedding, then wearing white might not be a big deal.
Request Dress Code
Before rushing out and buying anything, it’s good to request a dress code. As mentioned in the last part of the previous section, if the wedding is non-traditional then you don’t necessarily need to wear the kinds of clothes that you would wear to a traditional church wedding. However, even non-traditional weddings have very specific dress codes. You can usually reach out directly to the groom or bride to get a copy of their wedding dress code. It may also be printed on the wedding invitation that you received.
Seasonal Clothing
Regardless of the dress code, make sure that you wear seasonal clothing. Weddings for a lot of people are a time to show off how fashionable they are. People will be watching you and what you are wearing. If you do not wear seasonal clothes, then the fashion-conscious present will think that you have no idea how to dress. In order to ensure that you are buying seasonal clothing, make sure that you check out the clothing item’s specific release season. If this information is not available, then reach out to the clothing supplier or manufacturer. You should also try to buy clothes in seasonal colors.
Bespoke Tailor
An alternative to buying ready-to-wear clothing is to visit a bespoke tailor. A bespoke tailor will be able to create clothes for you from scratch. The best part about visiting a bespoke tailor is that they will be able to create clothing that fits you perfectly. A big problem for a lot of people when it comes to ready-to-wear clothing is that it doesn’t fit. If you are going to buy ready-to-wear clothing, then you may want to take it to a bespoke tailor and ask them to make changes so that it fits better.
Freshly Pressed
On the day of the wedding, make sure that you freshly press each item of clothing that you are going to wear. There’s nothing worse than seeing somebody turn up to your wedding in crinkled and unpressed clothing, not to mention when photographs are taken of you, you will look very scruffy. If a bespoke tailor is creating clothes (or altering them) for you, then you can ask them to press them for you just before you pick them up. Make sure to store your clothes on a hanger if your tailor is going to be pressing your clothes for you so that they do not get crinkled.
Perfect Fit
Lastly, ensure that whatever you are wearing fits perfectly. The worst thing that you can do when you are going to a wedding is to wear clothing that doesn’t fit. As mentioned previously, if you are buying ready-to-wear clothing then you can take it to a tailor and ask them to alter it for you, so that it does fit. You should be aware that tailor’s alterations can cost a lot of money, depending on the size of the job that you are hiring them for.
If you are going to a wedding soon, then you need to look your best. You need to select the perfect outfit. Weddings are a great place to meet people if you are single or want to make friends. If you aren’t dressed well, however, then you won’t be able to do either of these things. At the very least, dressing well is a sign of respect for the bride and groom.