What to wear to weddings

When was the last time you attended a wedding?

For me that would be two years ago. It was amazing. The pop of colours,the foods,the decorations ,a sight for sore eyes. I don’t know how they do it. The wedding planners of course.

Weddings help families meet and catch up. With this in mind you wouldn’t want your cousin seeing you in that short and tight skirt you can barely walk in or that bra that barely fits you hence you keep adjusting.

It’s a wedding. The date of the wedding is usually set way early so you have all the time to come up with a nice outfit.

What factors do you consider while picking the outfit ?

1. Role you are playing

In my case i was a bride’s maid i already had an outfit to wear. The role you are playing highly depends with the relationship between you and the couple. Probably you already knew that.

If you are the bride of honour well much is expected from you. Wear something elegant,something beautiful ,preferably a dress with any of the shades of champagne is perfect.

Same case applies if you are the best man. Pay attention to every detail about your grooming. Have a hair cut,trim your beards,make sure your shoes are clean, the nitty gritty aspects matter.

2. Comfort

Your comfort comes first. Wear something that you can dance with. If need be carry an extra pair of flat shoes.

I forgot to carry an extra pair. By the end of the day my legs were aching so bad i had to get flats on my way home. All this happened because i was stubborn and kept telling my friends that i can wear heels comfortably no wonder the situation. I learnt my lesson the hard way. Don’t make the same mistake.

3. The current weather.

This is crucial unless you are the freeze and shine type. Wearing something warm and cozy doesn’t have to be boring. Learn the art of layering. Spice up your look . Mix different shades of colors. Forget about the fashion rules. Be as creative and as authentic as you can be.

Remember it’s your outfit. Own it.

Carry an extra coat incase the weather decides to switch up on you. It also comes in handy since most weddings last a whole day.

4. The wedding’s dress code.

Some couples may have a dress code for their wedding. It is important you adhere to that. Most couples however let you decide what you want to wear which is amazing and gives you no limitation. You can choose to go all wild or calm with this. It all depends on you.

Some of the common dressing codes include black tie, white tie,beach formal,casual, cocktail attire and formal tie, just to mention but a few.

Dress codes make an event stylish,uniform and fancy.

5. Wear something fun

I had this habit a few years ago (just between us I still do it sometimes) that I’d dress according to how i feel. Dull colors when I’m low, bright colours when I’m happy. So what would happen if my morning was awful but my day was turning out better?Story for another day.

Weddings are fun. Giving you reason to wear bright colors that vibrate your mood and the wedding’s vibe.

6. If in doubt wear ankara.

If in doubt wear Ankara. Nothing says happy, living in the moment, I’m glad to be here,I’m stylish and proud of my African ancestry like a good Ankara piece could be a dress,skirt or shirt.

I know Ankaras are not cheap. Invest in good quality. Go for quality over quantity. Buy a piece at a time and in no time your closet will be full.

7. Stick to your style

I highly advise against trying something new at this occasion. Stick to your personal style. Trying something new has it’s risks. Risks that may turn disastrous. At the same time maybe this new style is what you are missing out on.

Are you in a dilemma now?Weigh your choices.

Next time you are invited to a wedding put into consideration the above tips and you’ll come up with a bomb outfit no kidding.

ADIOS💜💜💜💜