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Fashion tips: Dress colour and casual chic
Dress colour – As a guest at a wedding, is it inappropriate to wear a very similar colour to what the bridesmaid/Maid of Honour will be wearing?
Good question! We have asked the help of our styling expert, Marilize de Clercq, and this is her advice: :As a guest, I presume that you know the bride and how she would feel about it. My personal opinion is that, if possible, try not to wear the same colour as the retinue. Some wedding dress codes are colour-coded, but if not, be original and different. After all, you are not the bridesmaid and you don’t want to offend the bride! If you know that the bride is fine about your intension of wearing the same colours as her retinue, then of course you are safe here.”
Groom in jeans – We are not having your typical tux and tiara wedding. Neither of us are really the type. My dress is simple and slim fitting. I would like the groom to wear nice jeans, a fitted button up shirt, nice blazer and shoes. My mother is totally freaking out about the idea. Please give your opinion. The groomsmen will also be in the same jeans and a white button up shirt but without the blazer. My bridesmaids are in 60s style polka dot short dresses.
Our styling expert, Marilize de Clercq has great advice: Unconventional is the way to go and your wedding day is about… you. I would opt for dark monotone jeans with a great fit. Therefore the groom’s silhouette will be formal, but the actual garment informal. The groom and groomsmen should all wear smart Italian shoes for that stylish finishing touch.
For fun, try to repeat the bridesmaids’ polka dots either in a pocket hanky or socks. Another option is to line the cuffs or colours of your groomsmen’s shirts with polka dot fabric.
Remember to inform your guests of the dress code too! It is fun to give the ladies and gents each a specific dress code in your invitations. E.g. Ladies’ Dress Code: elegant and comfortable (high heels preferred). Gents’ Dress Code: Jeans and a blazer (no ties).
As for mom, take her advice with a good heart and attitude and then explain that this day is about your memories and how you would like to celebrate it and visually express yourselves.
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