Have you ever been invited to a wedding and are stumped on what exactly you should wear? Is it an evening wedding that seems to be more formal or is on the beach and a little more laid back? No matter what type of event you are attending, you want to make sure you are not underdressed but you also do not want to be the only one in a long formal gown or black tuxedo who is even better dressed than the wedding party!
Casual
But not too casual!
For Her
Summer sundress or a skirt or pants with a nice bluse.
Natural makeup and hair.
For Him
Dress pants with a button-down shirt or polo.
Semiformal or Dressy Casual
Think “Night on the Town”.
For Her
A cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top
For Him
Suit and tie, dark for evening events or light for daytime events.
Beach Formal
Breezy, comfortable, and weather appropriate.
For Her
Formal (tea- or knee-length) summer sundress with flat sandals.
Natural, everyday makeup and hair.
For Him
Summer suit and linen shirt. No tie is required.
Linen pants and khakis.
Black Tie Optional
Dark and sophisticated.
For Her
Long dress, dressy suit, or formal-length cocktail-length dress in dark, neutral tone (brown, gray, or black).
For Him
Tuxedo or a formal dark suit and tie.
Black Tie
Basic Formal.
For Her
A chic cocktail dress or a long evening gown in a dark neutral color (brown or black).
For Him
Tuxedo, black bow tie, cummerbund, and patent leather shoes.
White Tie
The ultimate type of formal.
For Her
A full-length ball gown in a neutral color (brown or black).
Glamorous makeup and dramatic jewelry and hair are appropriate.
For Him
Tuxedo, long black jacket with tails, a white pique vest, bow tie, formal shoes, and optional white gloves for dancing.
