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Summer weddings are fun but also sort of stressful. When it’s going to be humid and 90 degrees, how can you look cute and also stay cool? What exactly does cocktail attire entail? Is it ever appropriate to wear cream/white/taupe/beige? Is there a way to avoid wearing heels at a formal wedding? Customers have been asking us a ton of questions lately about what to wear for a summer wedding, so we thought it would be wise to address those questions.

First of all, make sure you know what type of wedding you will be attending. Is the attire black tie, semi-formal, or casual? If you don’t know, just ask! While it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed, no one wants to be the person decked out in 4.5″ heels and a fancy dress when the bride is wearing cowboy boots or flip flops. When you know what is expected, you will have a much easier time putting together a fabulous outfit.

If the attire is black tie, stick with a nice pair of heels and an evening gown or fancy cocktail dress. Black tie is pretty serious business, so don’t be afraid to up the drama a little bit. My personal suggestion is to stick with a beautiful, classic gown but pair it with some statement jewelry or a fancy up-do. Stray away from anything that is revealing, i.e. low necklines, high slits, etc. and you’ll be good to go!

For a semi-formal wedding, always err on the side of caution. I wouldn’t wear an evening gown, but a fancy cocktail dress and simple but tasteful hair and make-up are always a winner. If the wedding is during the day, stick with light colors; if it’s in the evening, choose a dress in a jewel-tone. Personally, I would never wear black or any shade of white/cream to a wedding unless specifically noted to do so.

Casual weddings are great because chances are good that you won’t feel out of place if you opt to wear a pair of flats. Also, a nice skirt and blouse will work if you’re not really a dress person. Even though the word ‘casual’ is used, don’t take it too literally. You still want to look nice and put together, not like you’re running to the market to do your errands.

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The most important to think about is putting together something that is classic and comfortable. No one wants to look back at pictures and feel supremely dated. The dress on the left (above) is great because it’s reasonably priced ($68 – available in stores) but looks exactly like a Missoni piece. The dress on the right is white but the black pattern makes it totally different from anything the bride would wear and thus earns our stamp of approval ($178 – available in stores). The above outfits would be great for a casual and semi-formal wedding (respectively). While the jewelry is very similar, we choose a bigger, more intricate pair of earrings for the formal option and stuck with  smaller pieces and lighter colors to go with the casual ensemble. We also love that all of the pieces are things that you will definitely wear again – to work, hang out with friends, or basically anywhere. If you’re looking for custom-made jewelry, you can always inquire at any of our stores (Teddy & Lucia) or visit Lucy’s site to see what we have available for wholesale.

We hope that this article is helpful and would love to see pictures of what you’ve worn to summer weddings. Feel free to share on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram!

xoxo,

Teddy