Receiving a wedding invitation, and you have chosen a wedding gift, the only thing left for you is just considering what to wear to the wedding. However, the etiquette for proper wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding. You'll have to become a little bit of a detective, but fear not. Eastbridal.com say relax and refer to this handy little list of "do's and don'ts" to keep you on track:
Don't wear white because you might compete with the bride.
Don't wear black sequins during the daytime.
Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers of the bride and groom. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
Do wear something feminine and appropriate out of respect for your hosts. Club wear or overtly sexy clothing doesn't belong at a wedding.
Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.
***Remember, all eyes are supposed to be on the bride and groom.
WEDDING STYLE FOR HIM
Informal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants; preferably a sports jacket
Informal Evening: Suit
Semi-Formal Daytime: Suit
Semi-Formal Evening: Dark suit
Formal Daytime: Dark suit and tie
Formal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suit if women wear short dresses
Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, cummerbund, vest and shirt
Do's and Don'ts for him
Don't try to get cute with a tuxedo. A black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. If "Creative Black Tie" or "Texas Formal" or some sort of other vague formal description is used, then going with a tux and black shirt, no tie, might be acceptable.
Do wear a dark suit with a tie if the wedding is after 6 p.m. and the invitation doesn't say "Black Tie." Don't wear a tuxedo during the day, regardless of the formality of the event.
Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere.
