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Winter Weddings…what do you wear?!

November 6, 2009 Michelle Clothes, fashion

So we’ve talked about winter weddings/bridesmaids dresses, but what about when you are a guest to a winter wedding. What do you wear? Heck I have trouble picking out what to wear to any wedding. This question has come up quite a few times lately, by me and a reader. So, Lets figure it out! 

First off, think of dressing this way. If the bride weren’t getting married, but just attending the wedding what would she wear? (Applicable if you know her only) Might help you get an idea of the appropriateness. Now, let’s break it down

 Semi-Casual Wedding
I was faced with this problem last weekend. My friends had one of the most unique/memorable weddings I’ll ever attend (She wore a black dress, he wore jeans, it was so them!) Anyway it was a semi-casual day and I had a super super hard time deciding what to wear. I didn’t want to be too dressy or too casual. And decided that I just couldn’t wear flats to a wedding, it’s against my nature. So I ended up with black leggings, a grey/white pinstriped shirtdress slightly pulled over a red belt around my hips and black patent pumps. The leggings made it a little more casual but the shirt dress made it appropriate. If you attend a semi-casual wedding, keep it pretty simple but in your comfort zone.

Options:

  • A nice sweater with slacks
  • A shirt dress with flats
  • A loose fitting tee with a fitted skirt
  • A long tunic with leggings or patterned tights

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Day/Inside Wedding

All weddings are hard to dress for. Unless you’re in the wedding party, cause you’re pretty much set. Day/Inside weddings are no exception. I usually consider these among the “something you wear to church” appropriateness. To amp it up just a notch and be totally on trend, pair this outfit with black tights, or a boyfriend blazer. Also belt it. Add one over your cardigan, dress, jacket, or skirt. HOMERUN! (Michelle Obama does this fabulously!) You’ll look fashionable without being inappropriately dressed. 

Options:

  • A dress with a pretty cardigan
  • A pencil skirt with a flowy/ruffly top (one fitted/one voluminous piece work well)
  • A print skirt and nice fitted blazer
  • A broached cardigan/blouse with sharp black pants

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Day/Outside Wedding
No one should be having and outside wedding in winter. It’s cold! But if you do attend one, wear a cute warm jacket with some great lines. Try some of these options for a dressier approach:

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Evening/Cocktail Wedding

Here’s where you can have a little fun! Wear sparkly, statement jewelry! Wear fun shoes! Just make sure you look conservative and put together. You shouldn’t look like you’re headed out for the nearest club. Cover all your parts! Especially in winter, jewel tones and metallic are lovely! Avoid too much black. Though we all know the right LBD can be amazing!

Options:

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Here’s a quick review: To be super trendy add black tights, a belt and/or a boyfriend blazer. Hello chic! Jewelry and shoes are your friends. Wear a simple outfit and dress it up or down by changing your shoes and jewelry. Its not your day, it’s the Bride’s. Never wear too much black or too much white/cream. You don’t want to upstage the bride!! Simple is better sometimes!

 And if all else fails, wear your little black dress accessorizing and finishing accordingly to the wedding type.

 Good luck dressing for your next wedding!

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Bridesmaid dresses that won’t go straight to the back of the closet!

October 23, 2009 Michelle Clothes, fashion

This next year, I happen to have a lot of friends that are getting married. Hooray for them! Let’s just hope they don’t turn into Bridezillas! (I’m not saying I might not become one myself some day) *crosses fingers and toes hoping not to be one* Anyway, this means lots of brides will be choosing bridesmaids and more importantly bridesmaids dresses. After my last experience with a David’s Bridal bridesmaid dress I don’t even want to think what other horrors girls could be facing this wedding season (which is practically all year long). So brides listen up and take a look, Stylecaster put together a list of some GREAT options for your maids! Now these are quite a bit out of my price range, but it’s a great place for ideas! PLEASE READ and RETAIN! Happy Wedding-ing!?!

FROM STYLECASTER:
Heather Levine is the Fashion Editor of TheKnot.com, the #1 wedding website. As Fashion Editor, Heather is responsible for producing and styling the fashion and beauty stories most coveted by brides for TheKnot.com and The Knot weddings magazines, as well as acting as host for fashion segments on The Knot TV, the site’s 24/7 streaming video channel. As in-house stylist at The Knot, Heather takes care of editorial styling for media and special appearances.

Been a bridesmaid? Then you’ve definitely heard this line before: “…and the best part? You can totally wear this dress again!” Now, we all know what really happens. There’s an unflattering, dusty-rose dress taking up way too much space in your closet. Not anymore! You can–no, you will want to–wear these styles more than once.

Amsale’s Jersey Dresses: I’m obsessed with these super-comfortable dresses. They’re all about simple sophistication. Plus, they’re not nearly as noisy as taffeta! Rock this one-shoulder style at your next black-tie affair with some chunky, layered necklaces. Amsale jersey dress, $310, visit amsale.com for stores.
Photo by Erik Ekroth

Alvina Valenta’s LBDs: You can’t go wrong with a black, cocktail-style bridesmaid dress. I especially love the trapeze silhouette of this version by Alvina Valenta, but if it feels too shapeless for you, a belt will create the sexy, cinched waistline you crave. Alvina Valenta LBD, $190, visit jlmcouture.com for stores.
Photo by Luke Walker

Vera Wang’s Ethereal Dresses: This light pink hue is definitely wedding-worthy, but at first glance, may be a bit too delicate for everyday wear. A pair of gray tights and a sleek leather bomber jacket will add just the right amount of edginess to this sweet dress. Vera Wang ethereal dress, $250, visit verawang.com for stores.
Photo courtesy of Vera Wang

Melissa Sweet’s Embellished Dresses: Okay, here’s the deal; these sequin-studded gowns are way too much fun to wear only once! I would definitely sport this frock to a cocktail party with black tights and patent-leather stilettos (New Year’s, anyone?). A friendly word of advice to brides eyeing this style: it’s best for smaller bridal parties–think four girls or less. Melissa Sweet embellished dress, $268, visit melissasweet.com for stores
Photo by Luke Walker

Monique Lhuillier’s Bateau-Neck Dresses: I’m addicted to Mad Men, so you can imagine how excited I was when I saw these high-neckline, pencil-skirt dresses hit the bridal scene. Plus–and this is a rare one–after the wedding you can even wear this number to work. Monique Lhuillier bateau-neck dress, $295, visit moniquelhuillier.com for stores.
Photo by Jennifer Davis

Ann Taylor’s Scoop-Neck Dress: What I love about a scoop-neck dress like this one is that you can totally wear a regular bra (your well-endowed bridesmaids will worship you for this), and the straps also make it easier to dress up or dress down. My favorite part? The oh-so-practical pockets, of course! Ann Taylor scoop-neck dress, $215, at anntaylor.com.
Photo courtesy of Ann Taylor

There ya go! Some great new options for bridesmaids dresses that you could wear again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again!

For the orignal article and more from Stylecaster visit: http://www.stylecaster.com/news/5902/bridesmaid-dresses-you-really-can-wear-again

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