Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Ideas for What to Wear to Summer Weddings

The summer wedding season nears.  Long summer dresses, khakis, slacks and even short cutoff dresses will keep you cool during the heat.  Bright colors, dark hues and even some lurid mixtures might mesh well with the environment.  No matter what you decide to don, some outfits may seem more appropriate for a summer wedding. Jackets, well-covered dresses and some long-sleeved shirts may not be the best choices, especially in temperatures above the 90s. 

Women have a few more options available to them, but fear not men, you have plenty of different color choices and options to sport to a wedding.  You may even consider attending online classes in fashion to get ideas for what to wear; and here are a few pointers to get you started.  Ready your dress shoes. Prepare to purchase a new dress, and get ready to dance the night away. 

Women 

Women have a gamut of different options available to them, from the long summer dress to the A-line short dress.  Whether you feel more comfortable in a long summer dress or an A-line dress, these fashionable attires make for a presentable outfit to show off your curves or cover up.

Most women aim for simple patterns, while others tend to prefer bright yellows, oranges and reds to stand out.  No matter which color or style you choose, plenty of options are available.  With plenty of dress options to pick from, some women may enjoy ballet-inspired outfits, A-line, sleeveless drape, strapless or even party dress work well for ladies.  Try to choose a dress that will flatter your body type. For example, strapless may draw attention to your bust, while a party dress pay focus attention on your hips and bust.

Pumps, stilettos and wedges all can work well with short dresses, while women wearing long summer dresses can do fine with just flats.  Try to avoid pants, even if they are slacks. Aim for skirts, blouses or dresses, but no pants.

As for headgear, you can always wear a pretty summer hat with your A-line dress.  Bows and even flowers can also coordinate well with your summer dress.  You have plenty of options available to you.

Men 

Men, you may not have a gamut of different dress styles to pick from, but fear not, you have a bevy of options open to you.  From the slacks to khakis, you can look fashionable with little prep time.  Most men tend to don slacks and sport a decent dress shirt – military, standard or even short sleeves.

If you do wear a dress shirt, don’t be afraid to roll the cuffs up and let your arms breath.  You can wear a tie if you want or opt to go a bit more relaxed with slacks, military shirt and no tie.  As for men wanting to wear khakis, a short-sleeved shirt tends to work best, especially to combat that scorching heat.  If you can stand the heat, you can always wear a long-sleeved collared shirt.

As for any headgear, avoid sporting any hats.  Women can pull off the wearing a hat; however, gentlemen shouldn’t try, with one exception:  Top hats.  Even then, exercise some caution and avoid any lurid colors.

Sources

“Lucky” (2012)

 “Elle” (2012)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Tip Tuesday – What to Wear for a Fall Wedding?

My post on What to Wear to a Wedding was such a success that I thought I would do a post on what to wear for fall or winter weddings.  I have always found dressing for fall weddings to be difficult.  You still want to look put together, but you are dealing with cooler weather which means dressing warmer. 

One option for a Fall Wedding is by wearing tights.  Tights will keep your legs warm but still look stylish.  I recommend black tights.  As I have mentioned before, I prefer wearing dark colors to a wedding and in the winter black tights would look great.

Here are a few options with tights.
Fall Wedding Set I



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Another option for Fall weddings is to dress in layers.  You can pair a sweater with a skirt and still look stylish. 
Fall Wedding Set II




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If you don't want want dress in layers or wear tights, I recommend investing in a great shrug or coat.  You can still wear a fun dress and use the shrug or coat when outside.

Fall Wedding Set III


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These are just a few tips for fall and winter weddings.  Always remember to wear clothes that you are comfortable wearing.  

If you have any fashion questions email me at fashionbyalicia@yahoo.com.

Monday, July 18, 2011

What to Wear to a Wedding?

Summer is a time for love and for weddings.  June is the most popular time for the weddings but July and August are also popular.  When going to a wedding what do you wear?  As a guest of a wedding you want to plan your dress according to the type of wedding and the location.  If the wedding is inside held at a church or a country club then you may want to select a neutral dress with classic jewelry.  If the dress is outside on the beach you will want to select something more casual that keeps you cool.  Remember, never wear white to a wedding as a guest.  Here are some of my favorite looks for a wedding guest for an inside wedding.

Black Looks
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Navy Looks 







Navy

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 Cobalt Blue Looks



Cobolt Blue

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 Here are some options for an outdoor wedding.

Maxi Dress Looks


Maxi Dress Look 


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Monday, June 27, 2011

Wedding Bells

As I have mentioned before, I love weddings!  I love the whole idea of weddings.  But selecting an outfit as a wedding guest can be overwhelming.  I select my outfit based upon the type of wedding I am going to.  If the wedding is indoors I generally select a LBD.  I have at least 5 in my closet right now so I rotate for the wedding so I am not using the same dress over and over.  But for an outdoor wedding, I want something that is stylish yet comfortable.  I would select an item that is made out of a fabric that will breath so you are not burning up while the bride and groom are saying their vows.  Try a cotton blend dress or a long maxi dress for an outdoor wedding.  You can then make the dress dressier with accessories and shoes.  The most reason wedding I attended was held outside and I knew I was going to be on my feet helping with set up and clean up so I selected a cotton dress.  The dress is a bright color for summer.  I paired the dress with gold bracelets, and a great cocktail ring to make it a little dressier.  As for the shoes, I would generally wear something a little fancier, but I wanted to be able to move fast on my feet so I went with black leather sandals that are so comfortable.  I personally LOVE the look. 




Mossimo® Women's Pleated Zip Back Dress - Hot Orange – Target
Gold Earrings – Target (no longer available) – Similar Item
Bold Bangle Bracelets – Target (no longer available) – Similar Item
Sea Floor Ring – Coral – Pree Brulee
Black Leather Gladiator Sandals – Bass Outlet (no longer available) – Similar Item

What do you think of the look?  What are you wearing to a wedding this summer?

Monday, June 6, 2011

I Love Weddings!

Have I mentioned how much I love weddings?  I love seeing the bridesmaid dresses, the guests fashion choices, and most importantly the bride’s dress.  I think I could be a wedding crasher, but not the Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn kind.  But the kind that just takes in the love and the beauty of weddings. 

This weekend J and I made a trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to celebrate the wedding of one of my law school friends.

On the way to North Carolina, we traveled on I-95.  If you have ever traveled on I-95 through South Carolina I am sure you have seen the billboards for Pedro’s South of the Border.  I saw these when we went to my brother’s graduation, but we did not stop, because we had early dinner reservations and I wasn’t sure if we were going to make it.  This time we had time to stop and J decided we could fill up for gas at Pedro’s.  All I can really say about Pedro’s is WOW!  The place is so weird, but I am glad that we made the stop.  Here are some of the highlights of Pedro’s. 




Anyway, back to weddings.  This wedding was fabulous!  The wedding was held at the Carolina Club on campus of the University of North Carolina (both the bride and groom were alumni).  The reception was great.  The food was delicious, the cake oh so yummy, and the best part was an 80’s hair band.  The band was the highlight of my weekend.  They played all those wonderful 80’s songs and were fabulous.  I keep telling J that I want the band to play for my 30th birthday (2 ½ years from now).  I am not sure I will be able to have them play, but it would make my day.  But even better than the band was how  happy the couple looked on their special day. 





I am normally really good about taking photos of my outfits, but we were in a hurry to leave for the wedding so I don’t have my normal outfit photos.  But here is my wedding look.



LBD – Ann Taylor Loft (no longer available)
Black Peep Toe Shoes – Bandalino (no longer available) – Similar Item
Gold Bangle BraceletsTarget
Gold Garden Party Earrings – Stella & Dot won in a giveaway hosted by These are a few of Christina’s Favorite Things

J and I had a wonderful time at the wedding.  It was a great weekend. 

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Wedding Gift Ideas


Summer is the time for weddings.  This year I have two weddings to attend, which is a really small number given that the year I got married I had 7 years to attend plus my own.  With weddings come bridal showers and wedding gifts.  Here are a few tips when buying wedding gifts.  

1.  Stick to your budget.  

No matter the wedding you need to stick to your budget.  Sticking to your budget helps especially when you have more than one wedding in the year.  In the year I got married, I had a lot of friends getting married around the same time.  I wanted to make sure I spent the same amount on each of them so that if they compared stories they knew I spent the same amount.  

2.  Buy an Item Off the Registry

Couples take the time out of their hectic wedding planning and lives to register.  It means that they want the items off the registry.  So if you plan to buy them a gift look at their registry and make sure you take the item off the registry that way there isn't a duplicate gift.

3.  Keepsake Items 

Some items do not have to come from the registry.  Yes, I said to buy a gift off the registry, but sometimes you don't have to.  A keepsake item is the type of item that doesn't have to come from the registry.  Some of my favorite wedding gifts are those that weren't on my registry.  I received an engraved frame that is gorgeous, a engraved crystal vase, and my favorite gift a wedding quilt and quilt rack made by my great grandmother.  These items I cherish. 


 

If you are going to go with a keepsake item.  Select something that is classic like a photo jewelry box, engraved frame, or engraved vase.










4.  When in Doubt Cash

If you aren't sure what to get someone as a wedding gift go with cash.  Although the gift is not personable, cash is always needed.  This gift will help buy something off the registry or pay for expenses that have arose during wedding planning.

These are just a few wedding gift tips.  I had a wedding last night and promise to share pictures once I get home. 
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