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Wedding Outfits
– The Windsmoor Guide to    Looking Great On The Big Day.
So, you’ve received the invitation for the wedding, you’ve circled the date on our calendar and are merrily shopping for a gift for the happy couple when it suddenly hits you! What are you going to wear? The etiquette for proper wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding, and you may have to become a bit of a detective as not all dress codes are stated clearly on the invitation – but don’t worry, there are usually plenty of clues around to help you narrow down your choice of wedding outfit. (View our catwalk videos)
Start off with the invitation – if it formally invites you in black swirly writing on heavy cream card then chances are the wedding is going to be formal whereas a cheeky invitation to ‘watch us come and get hitched’ means that your options can be more casual. If the wedding is set outdoors, think about the weather and how it can blow scarves and loose skirts – you don’t want to be battling with your outfit all afternoon. Also avoid slim high heels as you will end up sinking into the grass! If it’s indoors at a church or swanky hotel, then go for something more tailored and dressy. If you really want to go the extra mile – find out what the bridesmaids are wearing – this should influence your colour palette as you don’t want to be clashing with them on the official photos!

A good tip is to stock up on pretty, delicate summer and evening dresses when you see them, especially in the sales, as weddings are like buses! You wait for years and then amazingly three pop up in the same year! Choosing a dress for a wedding is never a chore, I find, and as they’re so easy to wear they are a very versatile buy. The same goes for cover-ups and accessories too – better to be prepared and have some things in stock which you can dress each outfit up or down with, than panic buy something at the last minute.
Always, always, always play fair too! It is considered very bad form to upstage the bride at her big bash – and you wouldn’t want to give the groom any doubts!! Joking apart, you can wear white and black to a wedding these days… if you absolutely have too. However, in all honesty, it is better to avoid these colours, unless you are really trying to make a statement or the dress code demands it.
You don’t have to wear a hat or fascinator to a wedding, but it is a good excuse to. If you are going to, then really go for it and wear it with confidence – try wearing it at home first so you get used to it! You might feel a bit silly prancing around the living room with it on, but it will help you feel more comfortable on the day itself, and you can see whether the hat will stay firm all day and how you should wear your hair. Also, you can experiment with the angle and see what looks best. If you have a square face, try a hat with veiling or feathers to soften and add femininity.

If your face is rounder, then try an asymmetric hat. If you wear spectacles, go for an upturned brim. If hats aren’t your thing, then go for a fascinator – there are lots of gorgeous ones around, and they also will look great well into the evening.
Whatever the occasion, pop on over to Windsmoor.co.uk – we have just the thing you need to feel special on any occasion.
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About Windsmoor
Windsmoor has been producing beautiful ladies fashion since 1933, and our clothes are available in sizes 12-24. Whether you are looking for an occasion dress such as a dress for a wedding, garden party or other special occasion, or an outfit for a wedding, we have the perfect thing for you. Shop Windsmoor Wedding Guest Collection now.