Here’s a rephrased version of the article:
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What I wore: a little black ruched dress, which is my favorite for weddings. It’s perfect because it’s both appropriate and sexy, flattering to the figure, simple yet stylish, available in many colors, and affordable! I paired it with Public Desire ‘Ace’ heels and a little rhinestone purse from Amazon.
It’s wedding season, and finding the right outfit was trickier than I expected. There are lots of rules to follow, like sticking to the dress code, not overshadowing the bride, and figuring out how much white is acceptable. Can you wear white shoes or a white polka dot dress to the rehearsal dinner? Is all black okay?
After doing some research, I realized that a lot of the wedding guest style advice seemed outdated, so I decided to update these traditional rules with my own Fashionlush twist:
1. **Use the Invite as Your Guide:** First, check the invite for a dress code, look at the location (like a beach or church), and get a feel for the wedding vibe from the invite itself.
2. **Stay in the Dress Code:** If it’s a black-tie wedding, don’t wear a floral dress. If it’s boho chic, avoid a black ball gown.
3. **Consider the Wedding Colors:** Look at the invite for color hints, which might indicate what the bridesmaids will wear. Avoid those colors to prevent any awkward mix-ups.
4. **Choose One Area to Show Skin:** You don’t have to be completely covered, but pick one area to show some skin. Avoid outfits that are revealing both in the front and back.
5. **The Modern Take on Wearing White:** Wearing all white is a no-go unless you want to upset the bride. There are plenty of other colors to choose from. For other wedding events, a little white might be okay, but it depends on the bride. If you’re a plus one, avoid white altogether. If it’s a close relative and you know they won’t mind, a white shoe might be fine. Just steer clear of head-to-toe white to avoid gossip.
6. **Black is Okay in Certain Situations:** For daytime or beach weddings, black might be too somber. But for an evening black-tie wedding with gloomy weather, black can work. For a warm daytime wedding, black wouldn’t be my first choice.
7. **Patterns are Fine:** Depending on the wedding vibe, patterns can be okay. Avoid anything too bold like hot pink leopard or sequins, but a floral pattern can be lovely for a spring wedding.
8. **When in Doubt, Overdress:** It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed for a wedding.
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I hope this helps!