We’ve all been there. That wedding is just around the corner, and as a guest, you’re panicking about your wardrobe. It’s just not coming together, and you feel like you’ll stick out like a sore thumb among all those other sharply-dressed attendees.
Very rarely is that the case, but wouldn’t it be nice to feel confident in your outfit selection for a change? While it would be nice to whack on some jogging bottoms, no makeup and a woolly jumper, sadly, that won’t suffice.
But dressing smartly should be just as easy, and just as fun. And it can be! It’s a chance to show off your finest attire and strut your stuff for the world to see. Or you know, just your Facebook friends. Same difference.
So, for all those formal occasions you have looming on the horizon, here’s your smart fashion guide. It’s time to turn that hectic outfit-choosing phase into a more streamlined process!
Don’t be afraid of smart-casual
The lines between ‘casual ‘smart-casual’ and ‘smart’ are so vague they may as well not exist. Fortunately, that makes things a lot easier for you when choosing attire. In fact, it’s becoming easier and easier to get away with smart-casual wear at dozens of formal occasions.
But what does the term mean? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just throw on whatever’s comfiest. Rather, it’s defined as neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style. Basically, it’s dressing the same as everyone else, but just a little less smart.
It’s the equivalent of a man wearing a blazer, shirt and suit pants, but with no tie and the top few buttons undone. It means, for us ladies, that we can still wear that posh dress or that formal playsuit. The difference is, you don’t have to do your hair in a tight bun, or wear those ridiculous heels.
In short, make the bulk of your outfit the ‘smart’ bit and make the smaller things the ‘casual.’
Dress to match your partner
Matching formal wear looks great in photographs, and lets everyone else know that you’re a strong couple. At a basic level, this will involve your man wearing a tie that matches the color of your dress, but you can take this further.
You can wear entire uniforms that match in color or material. Or, you can pick a theme for the both of you – flowery, or summer. It’s fun to play around. We all know men can be hopeless when it comes to fashion, so make sure the man in your life scrubs up nicely too.
Suit providers like www.lanieri.com can help your man choose every inch of his outfit online, so you can ensure you both match. Once you know what he’s going to wear, you can tailor your own look to match. Couples power!
How to make heels more comfortable
Put a question mark on that subtitle and you have one of the most popular questions in history – only just trailing ‘what’s your name?’
It’s probably the biggest sticking point when it comes to women’s formal wear, and rightfully so. At times, it can hurt like nobody’s business. But luckily, there are many more ways to make heels comfortable than you’d think.
Some common options include to wear gel insoles, or to take the heel to a shoe shop and get it shaved down. Or, you can pick heels that come with straps to provide more support, take regular walking breaks or buy shoes that have a padded interior.
What if it’s cold?
That skimpy dress probably won’t provide much cover in the event of a harsh wind or sudden snowstorm. But it’s important to remember that you can’t have it all. You can’t have impeccable style, and protection against the elements.
It’s not like you have to use mind trickery or wizardry to stay warm either. At a very basic level, you can take a jacket with you and store it in the cloak cupboard. Don’t be afraid of scarves either. If worn correctly, a small scarf can even become a part of your smart attire.
More subtle options include wearing invisible leggings – if done right, no one will ever know! Take a clutch bag that can store these items – small scarf, spare leggings – so you can change as and when needed. Resources like www.bidinis.com can be used to help you match your bag with your clothes. If that sort of thing bothers you!
Overall
It’s midway through the summer season, which means all these formal events are in full swing. It also means we’re looking ahead to the winter seasons. All those Christmas parties, weddings and New Year’s bashes that will be the source of many drunken memories.
If you’ve ever looked back at photos of parties and completely regretted your outfit choice, then you’ll know it’s not a nice feeling. Hopefully this post will help curb that effect in future!
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