6 Alternative Wedding Guest Looks That Aren’t Dresses
If you have countless weddings to attend this year or are looking for modern alternatives that go beyond the trusty frock, we’ve got you covered.
Wedding season is about to commence and we’re ready to embrace the joy of dressing up. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by fancy frocks or conventional dressing isn’t for you, there are fun, non-traditional items that are just as chic. Saying no to the dress? Find the fun in soft tailoring, cool co-ords and layered looks and re-wear these pieces far beyond the wedding day itself. Keep scrolling for our edit of wedding guest looks that’ll have you looking the part.
LOOK 1: The Buttermilk Two-Piece
We’ve never seen a Monikh look we didn’t like and this dreamy buttermilk two-piece from Sézane will ensure you nail understated cool at all your summer events.
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LOOK 2: Leopard & Tailoring
If there is a print that is everywhere this season, it is leopard. From leopard trousers to leopard dresses, the animal print is in its renaissance era and we are here for it. If you think it may be a little fierce for a wedding, go long and add smart tailoring with an oversized blazer. Finish with Mango’s riff on those famous Manolos and a waist-cinching belt to give a more evening-esque silhouette.
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LOOK 3: Lemon Hues & Raffia Accessories
If you have a beach wedding in the diary (lucky you) take a leaf out of influencer SamyJoValentine’s book and style a beachy top and vacay-worthy hat with more elevated pieces like gold lamé and those iconic pale blue Prada heels. Great if you want to make your holiday wardrobe work harder as all the pieces (bar the shoes) will double up as evening and daytime looks depending on how you style them.
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LOOK 4: All-Black Everything
Some feel like black isn’t right for a wedding but we disagree. Unless the dress code is strict and traditional black can look really chic, especially at an evening wedding. Take a classic pair of black cigarette pants and add a seriously good going-out top. Caroline’s McQueen style is nothing short of exquisite with its ruffles and bows but does come in at an eye-watering price point so look for similar on the high street if you’re budget is far more modest. Stick to a romantic theme and add The Vampire’s Wife’s sweet velvet heart bag (a great option for date nights too) and heels you can dance all night long in.
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LOOK 5: The Full Skirt & Crop Top
If there is one influencer sure to bring the glamour it is Hannah Stafford-Taylor. She does ladylike, polished chic by the bucket load and this full skirt/crop top combo is perfect for summer weddings in the sun.
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LOOK 6: The Power Suit
Perfectly suited for city ceremonies, even brides are ditching dresses for a beautifully tailored suit for their big day. Stick to bright colours and luxe-looking fabrics, especially for a summer wedding and give them a feminine touch by pairing with a silky camisole or pussybow sheer blouse and statement heels. We’ll be wearing ours with sneakers and a white tee post-wedding too. Cool, contemporary and most importantly, comfortable.
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