Everyone who attends a wedding wants to look good in the photos, including the guests. So, naturally, most people spend quite a bit of time and money searching out the perfect outfit. For the bride and groom, the fact that everyone has made the effort to dress well makes their day feel all the more special.
The problem is that buying a nice wedding outfit often works out to be expensive. Plus, often, you cannot really wear it again. That’s a big problem when you are living on a tight budget, like so many people are today.
Fortunately, this does not have to be the case. If you stick to the right cuts you will be able to buy a nice dress that you can easily wear, later in the year, for a party. Over the years, we have taken thousands of photos of wedding guests. So, have a good understanding of which cuts work best for special occasions.
As you can see here, right now, there are some really great looking occasion wear dresses available. So, you should not find it hard to follow the advice below and end up buying a versatile dress that you can wear again and again.
Maxi dresses
Regardless of the time of year, you can’t go wrong with a maxi dress. During the summer months, one that is made from a lightweight floaty material is ideal. At colder times of the year, you just need to choose one that is made from a heavier fabric.
Maxi dresses are very glamorous. They are super easy to dress up or down and accessorize. So, it is not hard to change your look and reuse your dress for a party or another special event.
Bodycon dresses
If you are feeling a bit self-conscious about your figure a bodycon dress is a fantastic option. These dresses are cut so that it skims over or disguises problem areas. Most of them also offer a little light support in key areas. This helps to smooth out any little bulges and create a pleasing silhouette.
The fact that they are usually made of stretchy fabric makes them great for dancing in. They give you the freedom of movement to be able to relax and enjoy spending time on the dance floor, whether that is at a wedding or a party.
A cocktail dress
For class, you really cannot beat a sophisticated cocktail dress. Provided you buy one that is made from a high-quality fabric you can easily wear it for a wedding or a party. Paired with high heels, a clutch handbag, delicate jewelry and a short tailored jacket they are stylish and special enough for any wedding. Provided you choose a color that is easy to mix and match you will be able to totally change the look and feel of your outfit by pairing a cocktail dress with different jackets and accessories. This short YT videoshows you which colors are the most versatile.
Some beautiful dresses
If you would like a little extra inspiration, just click here. On that page, you will find photos of numerous stunning dresses, many of which we believe would work equally well for a wedding or a party.
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