First comes love, then comes marriage. And a marriage celebration is, more often than not, observed with a wedding or wedding reception. If you’ve seen 27 Dresses, you know that the theme or dress code of a wedding can vary pretty considerably based on the individuality of the happy couple, so figuring out what to wear as an invited guest can be taxing. To help you navigate what to wear to a wedding, we spoke with celebrity and event stylist Lauren Jeworski for a few failsafe rules to live by when attending. First and foremost, do not wear white (even if you, like Kelly Kapoor, look really good in white). Jeworski also suggests not wearing anything too casual, “like jeans, T-shirts, flip-flops, or athletic wear.” Of course, always check the dress code set forth by the bride and groom. “As a wedding guest, I think it is respectful to honor the dress code provided by the bride and groom as best as you can.”
Whether you need a black-tie wedding guest dress or something simple to wear to a summer wedding, Jeworski pinpoints brands like A.L.C., Reformation, and Rixo as a few of her favorites for such occasions. Or, if you’re heading to a destination wedding, designer Kasia Kulenty has created the ultimate vacation elegance with her line of Yucatán-inspired braided artisan gowns. Below, we’ve broken down the different dress codes you’re most likely to encounter on your wedding invites. Read on to find out what to wear, what not to wear, and to shop a few of our favorite picks along the way.
White-Tie
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “white-tie,” it’s probably because the majority of us common folk have yet to score an invitation for an event that demands dress of this caliber. A code of attire often reserved for presidential banquets, opera balls, or royal galas, a white-tie dress code is the crème de la crème of event dress codes (even a notch above black-tie). For men, this typically means a black coat with tails and…
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