Comments on: wedding attire

Question: wedding attire

prairiepmb — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:09:22 -0800

So... I am attending a wedding on May 6th at 7 pm. It is outdoors, what should I wear? It will not be a "formal" event.

By: occhiblu

occhiblu — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:14:45 -0800

Male? Female?

By: prairiepmb

prairiepmb — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:17:14 -0800

Sorry, Female...

By: occhiblu

occhiblu — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:33:56 -0800

Sundress + cardigan would be my choice. Shoes without sharp heels so you don't sink into the ground.

By: PurplePorpoise

PurplePorpoise — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:34:04 -0800

Do you know/can you ask the bridesmaids? I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help you coordinate with everyone else...

By: piers

piers — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:35:15 -0800

I don't know what your budget is like, but I have found several wedding guest dresses at Anthropolgie that fit the bill - not too formal, not too casual, and a little offbeat. They can be pricey, though, so check out their clearance items.

By: piers

piers — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:39:47 -0800

sorry, Anthropologie, but the link works

By: jdl

jdl — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:26:20 -0800

Eileen Fisher has great comfortable yet dressy stuff. It can be pretty pricey, but they do have sale items.

By: web-goddess

web-goddess — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:46:52 -0800

I take it you're in the Northern Hemisphere? Because down here in Australia, I'd go with a nice dress with a wrap or pashmina. It's getting cold!

By: junkbox

junkbox — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:20:28 -0800

Wear a dress or a skirt. Light colors and floral prints are a good choice for summer weddings. No white or ivory -- that's reserved for the bride. Black is considered okay now, but if it's outdoors or during the day, color would be better.

3/4 sleeves and short sleeves are good; sleeveless is fine if they are wide, cover your bra straps and look neat and respectable. Avoid spaghetti straps; it's a wedding, not a fraternity mixer. Same for the strapless dresses.

If you don't dress up often, make sure you have the appropriate underwear for your outfit. Wearing your old cotton panties under a jersey skirt will invite Visible Pant Line in the extreme, for example.

If you're prone to getting cold, bring a wrap or a cardigan. One never knows what the air conditioning might be like at a reception.

And for god's sake, don't wear pantyhose with open-toed shoes. If you're under the age of 50, you shouldn't be wearing pantyhose at all. But if you feel you must, wear some pumps.

All material condensed from Omigod, I Can't Believe She Wore That! Junkbox's Bitchy Observations and Snarky Asides on Wedding Attire and Etiquette.

By: prairiepmb

prairiepmb — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:39:10 -0800

Thanks, and the temp will likely be in the 70's. (south alabama)

By: jlkr

jlkr — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:18:56 -0800

Pretty dress or skirt, low shoes or sandals (if sandals, get a pedicure or at least nailpolish on your toenails), wrap/shawl/cardigan. Don't wear spike-y heels to an outdoor party of any sort. Take an umbrella or a dressy raincoat.