Are you invited to a wedding ? The first thing you thought about after receiving the invitation was probably what dress you’re going to wear that day. A perfectly legitimate question, because this kind of event is a dream opportunity to dress up. 

To help you make the right choice and avoid mistakes, follow the advice of our fashion experts.

Invited to a wedding: how to choose the dress that will enhance your figure?

When choosing your guest dress , ask yourself the following question: does this dress flatter my figure ? If not, there is no point in insisting on wearing it. The most important thing is to find a dress that fits your body shape. 

The principle is simple: highlight your assets and hide your small flaws by diverting attention. Some examples? If you have wide hips, opt for a dress with ruffled or puffed sleeves to rebalance your silhouette. If your waist is not very defined, do not hesitate to wear a dress fitted at the waist to emphasize your curves. 

Finally, some dresses suit all body types, such as the skater dress, the empire dress and the sheath dress. Safe bets when you don’t really know which dress suits your body type best. 

Respect the wedding dress code

Many couples decide to organize their wedding around a specific theme: bohemian, rustic, black and white wedding… And the guests must absolutely take this theme into account when choosing their outfit. If you are invited to a Charleston-themed wedding, don’t hesitate to wear a Gatsby dress and vintage accessories (headband, handbag, pumps, etc.). On the other hand, if you are invited to a rustic wedding, opt for a light chiffon floral dress. 

Beware of missteps!

When you are invited to a wedding , there are certain red lines that should not be crossed. Here is a quick recap of the mistakes not to make on the big day:

  • Being original is good. But be careful not to fall into extravagance: dresses that are too flashy, too voluminous or too eccentric are not welcome. 
  • Know how to highlight your curves without falling into vulgarity. When you are invited to a wedding , opt for a very elegant outfit, which enhances your figure, but which remains quite discreet. 
  • Of course, white is exclusively reserved for the bride. But you should not forbid yourself from wearing any white piece in your outfit. For example, there is no problem in wearing a white jacket over a colorful dress , a pair of white sandals or an ecru top .
  • Black is not a color to banish either. As a guest at a wedding , you can perfectly opt for a black outfit as long as you don’t fall into the funeral look. For example, avoid long black dresses adorned with lace, which are rather funereal.  
  • While it’s important to be comfortable in your outfit, don’t go overboard. Forget about t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sneakers, even though they’re the epitome of comfort.
  • If the wedding is outdoors, avoid high heels that risk getting stuck in the grass.

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