You’ve been invited to witness the union of your friends and family … amazing, right? After Saving-the-Date for an upcoming wedding, the next question is: what on Earth will you wear? We understand the stress of figuring out what is appropriate – something that’s dressy enough but doesn’t upstage the bride, and when you add seasonal restraints on attire, it can be even trickier. Here, we show you two dresses that can cover all four seasons, giving you more bang-for-your-buck during a whole year of wedding celebrations.
Spring – Women
To bring this muted blush dress to life, we added vibrant accessories that are perfect for spring.
• Dress: Charlotte Russe – $30
• Necklace: JC Penney – $57
• Shoes: DSW – $30
Spring – Men
Macy’s – Suit $595
When choosing a suit, go for a few shades lighter than navy in a lightweight cotton for a fresh look for spring. Add a complimentary shirt & tie combination in light colors as well, and finish with brown shoes and belt.
Men’s Fashion Photo Credit/Image: Macy’s Spring 2016 LookBook
Summer – Women
Catch your own bouquet with this fun rosette clutch in sunny yellow, and a flower statement necklace.
• Dress: Sears – $42
• Necklace: Target – $17
• Shoes: Windsor – $27
• Bag: H&M – $5
Summer & Fall – Men
Express – Jacket $198, Pants $88
This khaki cotton sateen suit is very versatile and can easily transition from summer to fall. The blue linen shirt shown here grounds the look for summer. Swap out the shirt for a maroon sweater for perfect fall or destination-wedding attire.
Men’s Fashion Image courtesy of JCPenney
Fall – Women
We make this bright and cheery dress look appropriate for fall with earth-toned accessories and a black & white statement jacket.
• Dress: Sears – $42
• Jacket: H&M – $50
• Necklace: Target – $15
• Shoes: Windsor – $33
• Bag: H&M – $10
Winter – Women
Keep warm in a chic faux fur jacket for winter weddings, and top it off with sparkles and a fun, closed-toe shoe.
• Jacket: Sears – $36
• Dress: Charlotte Russe – $30
• Necklace: Francesca’s – $26
• Shoes: J. Crew – $278
Winter – Men
Macy’s – Jacket $425, Pants $175
If you’re going to face the chilly weather, you should certainly have fun and secretly steal the show with a fun suit. This navy camouflage is subtle enough to still be appropriate, yet interesting enough to be a conversation starter. To avoid going over-the-top, keep all other details very basic. White shirt, black tie and black shoes will properly complete this look.
Men’s Fashion Photo Credit/Image: Macy’s Spring 2016 LookBook
What NOT to wear during any season:
White. There should be only one bride per wedding, so opt for color instead of all white or all black.
Mini-skirts, glitter, or spandex.
Shorts. Gentlemen, choose light-weight cotton or linen dress pants to beat the heat, instead.
Photography by Mike Naddeo
