WHAT TO WEAR TO A WEDDING: Part Three (Black-Tie)

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I hope you guys enjoyed my post on our Friday Series about formal wedding attire. This week I wanted to cover what is included in "Black-Tie" attire for a wedding. This is for the fanciest of formal events (with the exception of White Tie which is awfully rare). Black Tie events are to occur after 6 PM in the evening. If the invitation reads this attire then it is customary to wear a floor-length gown in a preferred dark color - Black is not mandatory, but dark is. 

Black Tie Wedding Attire Dress Code:

-Floor length 

-Beaded fabrics are okay

-Accessorize with gold or diamond jewelry to offset the black/dark tones

Ways to play it up:

A rhinestone clutch can so a long way here, as can those designer heels. Don't shy away from a sexy stiletto, it will look great through the slit of your black gown. 
I hope you enjoyed parts 1, 2, 3 of this series! Feel free to leave a comment below with ideas for other series you would like to see!

WHAT TO WEAR TO A WEDDING: Part Two (Formal)

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I hope you guys enjoyed my post last week about semi-formal wedding attire. This week I wanted to cover what exactly formal attire means when it comes to dressing for a wedding. A formal dress code is often synonymous with "Black-Tie Optional", they are interchangeable when addressing wedding attire. My interpretation of a formal dresscode include maxi or floor length dresses that compliment the theme of the wedding, without forcing it (read between the lines: don't match the bridesmaids). 

Formal Wedding Attire Dress Code:

-Floor length or below knee dress

-Chose flowy fabrics for daytime events and a more structured silhouette for evening

-Monotone dresses are best, but a texture or pattern is fine as well as long as you aren't boasting large colorful formals

-Pick one piece of statement jewelry, either a stunning bracelet, unique necklace, or dazzling earrings

Ways to play it up:
Maxi dresses are everywhere these days, but the right one for a formal event is the perfect hybrid between evening gown and summer maxi. Pick a dress with a unique back design, neckline, or sleeve pattern to set yourself apart!

I hope this was helpful! Tune in next Friday for Part Three! We will be covering the "Black-Tie" Wedding Attire Dress Code. 

WHAT TO WEAR TO A WEDDING: Part One (Semi-Formal)

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Wedding season is among us, and I know we all struggle with the most important question: What to wear!? Weddings are spectacular events where you get to witness the beauty of love and reconnect with friends and family. The options above would be perfect for a cocktail wedding, outdoor wedding, afternoon wedding, or even an elegant evening wedding. Naturally, you need to match the dress code for the event which the bride & groom have suggested. These dresses match a semi-formal dress code. In parts 2 & 3 of this series, we will cover Formal (Black Tie Optional) and Black Tie wedding attire. 

Semi-Formal Wedding Attire Dress Code:

-A mid to knee length dress

-Form fitting is fine, although stray from "Body Conscious" (this is a wedding not a club)

-Use delicate fabrics such as chiffon, silk, satin, or organza

-If you choose a sleeveless dress, keep the shoulder width relatively thick

-Keep jewelry at a tasteful minimum. If you opt for a statement necklace, compliment it with diamond or pearl studs. Similarly with large earrings, opt for a delicate necklace or go bare

Ways to play it up:

At a semi-formal event, you don't want to be too loud, but there are definitely ways to stand out. My favorite are the big 3: Hair, Shoes, & Makeup. A formal updo may seem unfitting, but a messy updo will highlight those big earrings and make you fit right in. If you love your Choos, then opt for a colorful peep toe pump to add a pop of color. Lastly, a bold red (nighttime) or red-orange (daytime) lipstick with a subtle color dress will show up great in pictures and have you loving the way you look.

I hope this was helpful! Tune in next Friday for Part Two! We will be covering the "Formal" Wedding Attire Dress Code.