About Mode and Beauty

Mode and Beauty is an English-language blog about what to wear as a wedding guest: how to read a dress code, how to dress for each season and venue, and how to finish the look with hair and details. Every guide is written by Stephanie Moore.

Fabric swatches in dusty rose, charcoal and white next to a black notebook, a pencil and a small round mirror

What the blog covers

Wedding guest style: dresses, jumpsuits and sets by body shape, age, stage of life and cultural or religious setting.

Dress codes: from white tie to casual, with a guide for each one.

Seasonal looks: summer, fall, winter and spring, with the fabrics, sleeves and coats that fit each.

Beauty: hairstyles and finishing touches for a day that runs from ceremony to dancing.

Menswear: what men can wear to a wedding, from cocktail to semi-formal and beach.

New guides are added regularly.

Ready to choose an outfit

The start page walks through the four decisions in order, with links to the guides that go deeper.