Style guide

Wedding Guest Outfits

A great wedding guest outfit respects the dress code, suits the venue and lets you dance. Midi dresses and elegant separates cover most invitations; accessories do the rest.

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How to choose

  • Read the invitation: black tie means floor-length or very formal; cocktail means knee to midi length.
  • Garden and beach weddings favor breathable linen, chiffon and soft prints.
  • Avoid white, ivory and anything that could photograph as bridal.
  • Bring a wrap or light jacket for evening receptions.
  • Block heels or elegant flats save you on grass and dance floors.

Skip these

Skip white, overly casual denim, and anything you cannot sit, walk and dance in.

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FAQ

What length dress for a wedding guest?

Midi is the safest choice for most daytime and cocktail weddings.

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