{"id":5178,"date":"2012-07-31T18:21:18","date_gmt":"2012-07-31T23:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=5178"},"modified":"2014-04-04T14:53:40","modified_gmt":"2014-04-04T18:53:40","slug":"dos-and-donts-for-what-to-wear-to-a-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-attire\/dos-and-donts-for-what-to-wear-to-a-wedding","title":{"rendered":"Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for What to Wear to a Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5182\" style=\"width: 722px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-5182  \" alt=\"The Classic &quot;Little Black Dress&quot; is a great choice for most wedding guests.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress.jpg\" width=\"722\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-800x687.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-500x429.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-672x577.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5182  \" alt=\"The Classic &quot;Little Black Dress&quot; is a great choice for most wedding guests.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress.jpg\" width=\"722\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-800x687.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-500x429.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/guest-dress-672x577.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Classic &#8220;Little Black Dress&#8221; is a great choice for most wedding guests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>The Best Dressed Wedding Guest<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Why do we use the color red to highlight text, for stop signs, and for emergency or hazard lights?\u00a0 Easy answer: <em>to get attention<\/em>.\u00a0 Since the bride should be the center of attention, wearing bright red to a wedding is the #1 wedding guest attire no-no.\u00a0 But, what are some other do (s) and don&#8217;t (s) for wedding guests when it comes to <strong>what to wear to a wedding<\/strong>?\u00a0\u00a0 Well, to avoid being viewed as a wedding hazard, please read on.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do (s)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dress conservatively, avoiding outfits that would raise an eyebrow or two. If you have to ask if it is appropriate, it probably isn&#8217;t.<\/li>\n<li>Dress for the formality of the event.\u00a0 Use the information given to you to judge the formality level of the event: formality of the invitation, venue, time of day, and what you know of the couple.\u00a0 If in doubt ask.<\/li>\n<li>Pay special attention to the quality of your clothing.\u00a0 Does it appear newish?\u00a0 Is it clean? \u00a0How about your shoes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ladies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear black if the mood grabs you.\u00a0 It&#8217;s no longer a wedding no-no.<\/li>\n<li>Take extra care with makeup, hair, and accessories, especially for formal events.<\/li>\n<li>Do take off gloves to eat or drink.<\/li>\n<li>A hat can be worn the entire time if not too large.\u00a0 Large hats obscure others&#8217; sight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12463\" alt=\"little black dress wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM.png 726w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-500x400.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-672x538.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12463\" alt=\"little black dress wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM.png 726w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-500x400.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.39.53-PM-672x538.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Men<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Please shave.<\/li>\n<li>Learn the difference between a suit and a sport coat with slacks. Close, but not the same.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a dark suit and tie for evening weddings if invitation doesn&#8217;t specify &#8220;formal attire&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a tuxedo only after 5 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12464\" alt=\"wedding attire guests\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM.png\" width=\"729\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM.png 729w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-500x401.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-672x538.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12464\" alt=\"wedding attire guests\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM.png\" width=\"729\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM.png 729w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-500x401.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.44.07-PM-672x538.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don&#8217;t (s)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear jeans, shorts, or beach wear unless instructed to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ladies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear all white, red or any other bright color.<\/li>\n<li>Wear sequins during the day.<\/li>\n<li>Show too much skin. This isn\u2019t Hooters! (again with the attention)<\/li>\n<li>Wear nylons with open toed shoes.<\/li>\n<li>Wear opera-length gloves with gowns with sleeves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Men<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Be careful experimenting with the tuxedo. The classic black tux, white shirt, and black bow tie is a perfect choice.\u00a0 If the invitation uses an odd word when requesting formal attire (ex: creative formal), it might be best, and less embarrassing, to go with a tux paired with a trendy black shirt with no tie. Consider the venue, region, and couple when making these choices.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a tux during the daytime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wedding Guest Attire<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ladies&#8217; Attire <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Informal Daytime<\/strong>: Street length dress, separates, or business attire for daytime weddings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Informal Evening<\/strong>: Attire appropriate for a nice restaurant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Formal Daytime<\/strong>: Street length dress\/nice separates or suit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-formal Evening<\/strong>: Cocktail dress (little black dress or its equivalent)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal Daytime<\/strong>: Daytime appropriate cocktail dress or suit. Hats and gloves are optional.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal Evening or Black-Tie<\/strong>: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading and sequins with dressier accessories)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultra-formal or White Tie<\/strong>: Long gown and top notch, very high quality accessories (jewelry, gloves, expensive looking wraps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12465\" alt=\"wedding guest dress\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM.png\" width=\"728\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM.png 728w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-500x398.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-672x534.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12465\" alt=\"wedding guest dress\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM.png\" width=\"728\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM.png 728w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-500x398.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.47.54-PM-672x534.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><\/strong><strong>Men&#8217;s Attire<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Informal Daytime<\/strong>: Dress shirt and pants, preferably add a sports jacket<\/li>\n<li><strong>Informal Evening<\/strong>: Suit or sport jacket paired with slacks if very informal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Formal Daytime<\/strong>: Suit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Formal Evening<\/strong>: Dark suit and tie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal Daytime<\/strong>: Dark suit and tie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal Evening<\/strong>: if invitation states &#8220;black tie or formal&#8221; wear a tuxedo; wear a dark suit if not<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie<\/strong>: Black tailcoat, striped trousers, white plain stiff-front shirt with detachable (preferably) wing collar, white bow tie and white waistcoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12467\" alt=\"wedding mens suit\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM.png\" width=\"727\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM.png 727w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-500x400.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-672x537.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12467\" alt=\"wedding mens suit\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM.png\" width=\"727\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM.png 727w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-500x400.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-04-at-2.50.41-PM-672x537.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheat Sheet:<\/strong> When in doubt about what to wear to a wedding, most always, the little black dress or its equivalent is perfect for women, while a dark suit is perfect for men.\u00a0 For more informal events, attire worn to a very nice restaurant (for evening) or to church (for daytime) would work well.<\/p>\n<p>By Rebecca Black of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etiquettenow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Etiquette Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Have questions? 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