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ENTITY shares what to wear to a wedding.

ENTITY shares what to wear to a wedding

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What to wear to a wedding?

That question can be a real challenge to answer because dress requirements change based on the seasons.

Here’s ENTITY’s complete guide to dressing appropriately for a wedding, no matter what the weather is like.

Winter

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In the winter, it can be a challenge to look good and stay warm at the same time. The rule of thumb here is to look for dresses made out of insulating yet breathable fabrics, such as wool and cashmere. Polyesters are okay if blended with these, but a 100 percent polyester dress might get suffocating.

For a more formal, black-tie look in the winter, there is a preference for dark colors and floor-length gowns. You may be able to get away with wearing a cocktail dress, but it’s best not to risk it. Besides, it’s going to be cold and floor-length gowns will keep you warmer.

Less formal occasions leave more room for a wider range of colors and a shorter dress, so feel free to get creative here. Just be sure it’s not flashy enough to draw any attention away from the bride.

If the dress is sleeveless, a shawl is perfectly acceptable and will help keep you warm, and if you want to stay extra warm and add more of a flair to your outfit at the same time, a nice overcoat will be perfect.

Fall

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Fall gets a little easier to dress for because it’s warming up from the freezing winter.

The dress’ color should still be dark, but daytime weddings are more flexible in terms of color. Ditto on the floor-length gown: there’s no requirement for your dress to reach the floor.

In general, you should wear a short dress or a smart suit. Your goal is to look put-together and not too decorated.

For less formal occasions, feel free to experiment with accessories and your dress more. And if worse comes to worst and you don’t know what to wear, always be sure to dress more formally.

Summer

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First thing’s first: yes, you can wear black to a summer wedding if you absolutely have to.

The dress code has loosened around weddings, so things that were once taboo are now completely acceptable. As friends of the soon-to-be couple, you know what they’re like and should make a decision based on your best judgment.

With summer comes wedding season, so this is probably a time where you’ll need to pick out a few dresses you can cycle through. If you’re tight on money, it’s best to be conservative with the style but feel free to be more liberal with your color choice.

As for fabrics, you should lean towards lighter ones such as linen and cotton. Stay away from polyester because it traps heat and will make you sweat in the summer sun.

Also, don’t forget a nice pair of shades to compliment your outfit. Accessories are a must in the summer.

Spring

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A word of caution: make sure a spring dress is suitable both indoors and outdoors. Spontaneous spring showers can easily move a wedding indoors.

For spring dresses, you should swing more towards a blend of materials such as cotton and linen. The weather could unexpectedly change and you should be prepared for both.

As for heels, you should avoid them in case it gets muddy.

All in all, the most important aspect of picking a wedding dress is to keep material and style in mind. For warmer seasons, pick lighter fabrics like cotton and linen. For colder ones, cashmere and wool will do. And in terms of style, keep it conservative if you’re unsure.

With this guide, finding a dress for any season’s wedding will be a piece of delicious wedding cake.

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