Wedding season is here! I’ve already been to a few, and still have another big one to go. As a notorious dress disliker, figuring out what to wear has always been a chore, but lately I’ve been playing with fun pant and suiting combinations that feel much more “me”. I wore something very similar to this to a wedding earlier this year, and then almost the exact same outfit to a baby shower. It’s been fun, a little cheeky, and very me. If you’re looking for wedding guest outfit ideas, let me suggest a suit!
Consider a suited wedding guest outfit if:
- You’re a guest at a casual, artsy, or Southern wedding (seersucker, anyone?).
- You’re a guest at a black tie wedding…who doesn’t love a good lady tuxedo?
- The location or venue will be chilly. You won’t be shivering in your cozy crop pants.
Feminize suiting with a few easy tricks:
- Add heels. What’s easier to feminize a look than with a great pair of heels?
- Leave the look “undone”. Unbutton the neckline. Roll the sleeves. Cuff the pants. Forgo the jacket but wear a coordinating vest.
- Wear your hair and makeup softly. To avoid coming off severe, opt for a softer, feminine hair and makeup look.
- Accessorize with a few of your favorite things. In my case, that’s a bright and fun handbag, a few favorite pieces of jewelry, and a fun tie made and proportioned especially for women. This one is the chambray, but it also comes in a cute blush and khaki for summer.
A special thank you to Georgia Mae for their sponsorship & support.
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Tie thanks to Georgia Mae
Shirt, Vest & Pants Banana Republic
Shoes Manolo Blahnik
Handbag Proenza Schouler
Watch Larsson & Jennings
Bracelet Vintage
Hat Rag & Bone
Lapel Pin Club Monaco
— Altered —
Vest has been slimmed
Shirt has had darts added
Very dapper! You look as stylish as ever.
Such a great alternative to a simple dress idea. I love how you styled this trouser suit, so gorgeous x
I’ve spent so much time trying to find a dress I didn’t hate. I thought about going with a pants-based outfit like yours, but it’s so similar to what I wear to work and I like my wedding/occasion attire to feel special. I think most women who wear dresses look terrible in them, but I finally found one that works for me!
Any chance you know of a similar style suit which can be bought this year? I am going to a wedding in June and really fancy feeling comfortable. I kinda hate dresses. I love this look but can’t find anything similar – based in the UK. Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Hi Kate! I just did a search and can’t find anything too similar at the moment. But, I did find this suit set from Banana Republic (They have a UK site, so hopefully have the same items available) that I would personally be interested in if I were in need of a similar outfit:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=40926&vid=3&pid=778139002
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=24906&vid=3&pid=700828002