Not sure where to start
Every wedding invitation asks the same four questions: how formal, which season, what fits you and what finishing touches. Follow them in this order and the right outfit narrows down quickly.
Four steps to the right outfit
Each step links to the guides that go deeper.
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Read the dress code
White tie, black tie, cocktail or semi-formal: the code sets length and fabric. See the wedding dress codes at a glance or read wedding attire codes explained.
2
Think about the season
Heat, cold and rain change fabrics, sleeves and shoes. Start with summer, fall, winter or spring.
3
Choose a dress that fits you
Our wedding guest dress guide covers dress code, season, fit and venue in one place, and what to wear to a wedding walks through it step by step.
4
Finish with hair and details
Hair, shoes and layers complete the look: wedding guest hairstyles for updos, waves and short hair. Dressing a partner? See mens wedding attire.
Dress codes
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Keke Palmer brings Raquel Welch’s Bob Mackie gown back
Keke Palmer wore a gold Bob Mackie gown first seen on Raquel Welch in…
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Casual Mother of the Bride Dresses: Dressy Without Overdoing It
Casual mother of the bride dresses solve a specific problem. The wedding is relaxed,…
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Formal Mother of the Bride Dresses for Black Tie Weddings
Formal mother of the bride dresses are the ones that match the most elegant…
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Western Wedding Guest Dresses: Boots, Styles and Tips
Western wedding guest dresses blend a classic guest outfit with a nod to country…
Seasonal looks
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Winter Mother of the Bride Dresses: Velvet, Sleeves and Layers
Winter mother of the bride dresses can be some of the most elegant of…
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Spring Mother of the Bride Dresses: Pastels, Fabrics and Layers
Spring mother of the bride dresses sit in a pleasant middle ground. You can…
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Fall Mother of the Bride Dresses: Colors, Fabrics and Layers
Fall mother of the bride dresses have one big advantage: the season itself is…
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Summer Mother of the Bride Dresses: Fabrics, Colors and Heat Tips
Summer mother of the bride dresses have two jobs that pull in different directions.…
Beauty
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Mother of the Bride Makeup: Long-Wear Looks for Mature Skin
Mother of the bride makeup has to do more than look pretty in the…
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Mother of the Bride Hairstyles: Ideas by Hair Length and Dress
The best mother of the bride hairstyles share three qualities: they suit the texture…
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Wedding Guest Hair Accessories: Clips, Bows, Headbands and Combs
A single hair accessory can do a lot for a wedding guest look. A…
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Outdoor Wedding Makeup: How to Make It Last in Heat and Sun
An outdoor wedding is beautiful to attend and hard on makeup. Sun, humidity, wind…
