What to wear to a wedding?

Daytime
-Informal: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
-Semi-Formal: Short dress or suit
-Formal: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.

Evening
-Informal: Cocktail dress
-Semi-formal: Cocktail dress
-Formal: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
-Ultra-formal: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)

Do's
-Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts.
-Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
-Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.

Don'ts
-Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
-Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
-Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
-Don't wear clubwear. Overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
-Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.

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