Three Looks for Summer Weddings

For many of us, this is the summer of weddings.  Courthouse weddings.  Big weddings in cathedrals.  Destination weddings.  All kinds of weddings.  So here are a few options for wedding attire to get you thinking about how to style looks for all of these weddings.

Look No. One — Destination Stunner — Headed to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawai’i or some similarly tropical locale?  This tiered maxi dress from Mango in a spectacular floral print is for you.

This frock dresses up with the help of a nude-to-me sandal, a lavender clutch (to complement the print) and a set of hammered bangles.  I chose the bracelets because I didn’t want to do anything to mess with the delicate neckline.  But on the subject of necklines, this one will necessitate a strapless bra, so hit up Wacoal STAT.

Want to make this look more casual?  Get a coral flat sandal, a small raffia tote and a set of large, thin hoop earrings.

For the makeup options, I would keep this on the minimal side given the colorful print.  Probably a dusty pink lip and a shimmering bronze eyeliner.

Looking for more floral options?  This wrap maxi from Adrianna Papell is lovely.  I also like this  pink dress with poppies from Gabby Skye.  Plus-size?  This navy printed dress from Connected is lovely.

Look No. Two — Understated Ease — This H&M wrap dress is the pick for when you need to look nice, be comfortable, and look semi-casual.  And if the wedding you’re headed to is more formal, this is a nice rehearsal dinner look.

I wanted to bring a little life to this simple dress, so I added accessories in different hues of blue.  It keeps the look understated and adds a bit of color, starting with the breezy aqua drop earrings (also in white tone metal).

Acrylic clutches are big this year, and this Cult Gaia clutch perfectly explains why.  I love the swirly pattern in the material.  (This would make a great something blue for a modern bride.)  If you want the same look for less, this Olga Berg clutch is a stunner.

For the shoes, I stuck to a simple heel in a light blue hue.  If your wedding is more casual, these bow-front Loeffler Randall slides are charming.

Because this look is understated, I’d pump up the volume on the makeup.  I’d likely choose a deep raspberry lipstick, like Amazing Amal.  And for the hair, I’d wear mine in teased waves and let it be the star of the show.

Look No. Three — Evening Drama — This dress from City Chic comes in regular and plus-size.  It’s selling out, so hit up Macy’s if you don’t see yours at Nordstrom.  But I love how the neckline and off the shoulder style give you that evening look without being a full gown.  It’s a great bridge between cocktail and formal.

Because the dress has so much zazz, I decided to keep the accessories simpler.  The long dangle drop earrings are thin and sparkly.  The clutch is bold in gold-flake acrylic, but not overpowering (or go simple with this gold foldover option).

Also, the clear sandals let your legs go on for days. This is a serious trend this summer. I also like these Cult Gaia sandals with a statement heel. And if your legs need a little bronzer, mix these drops into your lotion for a couple of days.  It’ll give you smooth color, especially with a mitt applicator.

If you wanted a bit of color, you can go monochromatic with darker hues of purple or bolder with a bit of mint.

Looking for other off-the-shoulder options?  This bright fuchsia is pretty fun.  This color block option from Susanna Monaco reads like a party in South Florida.  Or try something more subtle that you can wear in any season, like fitted black.

For the hair, it’s going up.  I want to show off those shoulders with something sleek and easy.  I would also break out my highlighting and contouring palette to really give those cheekbones a lift.

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