Hey guys! It's Julia
And welcome back to my channel
Today's video is about
What to wear to a Spring/Summer wedding
And decoding the dress codes
Stated on the invites
Wedding season is quickly approaching
And I'm currently at the time in my life
Where people around my age are getting married
So I think it's the perfect time
For me to break it all down
There's a bunch of different dress codes
For different types of weddings
But in this video
I am going to be focusing on
The 7 most common dress codes
Before we get started
I want to touch base on a few
Stores that I recommend
To check out when shopping for dresses
Definitely department stores
Like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales
Are great places to start
Because they have a huge dress selection
And options for every dress codes
At different price ranges
For those of you that are more online shoppers
I recommend Lulus.com
This store is very affordable
And they have a lot of
Classic and trendy dresses
Reformation.com is more on the pricier side
But they have a lot of
Really cute vintage inspired dresses
And then for the more sophisticated silhouettes
I recommend stores like
Zara, Banana Republic, and Club Monaco
Alright! So let's get into it
I'm going to start with
The more casual dress codes
And then work my way up to
The more formal dress codes
If the invite says "Casual" or "Daytime"
Think along the lines of
Business casual
You still want to look put together
And at the same time comfortable
So a nice sundress
Or skirt or trousers with a blouse
Or even a jumpsuit
Are all appropriate
Shoe options can be
A playful sandal
A cute flat
Or even just simple heels
And then hair and makeup can just be natural
For this occassion
I would wear this
Cowl neck polka dot maxi dress
From Reformation
It lays really nicely on the body
And has a side slit detail
For shoes, I paired it with
Simple white ankle strap sandals
From Lulus to match
If the invite says "Beach Formal"
You'll definitely want to wear
A nice sundress
Or something linen material
I'd suggest a midi or maxi length dress
For this occassion
Because typically by the ocean
There's a lot of wind
So you'll want to avoid
Any wardrobe malfunctions
Sand appropriate platforms
And flats are key here
Obviously flats would be most ideal
But if you want to get some height
Then definitely espadrille wedges
Slip on mules
Or block heel shoes are all options
Also don't forget
Sun ready accessories
Like sunglasses or a beach hat
And then for hair and makeup
It can be natural as well
I got this floral ruffle midi dress
From Zara's latest collection
And it would be perfect for a beach setting
It's very summery, flowy, and delicate
I would wear my slip on mules
That has a thicker heel
With this dress
And then add a pair of
Cateye sunglasses
If the invite says "Cocktail Attire"
A great rule of thumb here
Is to not wear something
You wouldn't want your boss to see you in
A little black dress is perfect
For this dress code
One that is of a midi length
Chic, and you can also add
A nice sweater or cardigan on top
My little black dress is from Banana Republic
It has thick straps, a square neckline
And is midi length
This dress is super comfortable
And has a lot of stretch
I would also wear it with
Simple black ankle strap heels
And a small black clutch
And for when I get cold
I would throw on a
Knitted black cardigan
To complete the look
If the invite says "Semi-Formal" or "Dressy Casual"
You'll want to dress somewhere
In between formal and casual
Most weddings are semi-formal
Meaning you'll want to wear
A cocktail dress for the evening
And a midi length dress for the daytime
Look to fabrics like silk, crepe, chiffon or satin
And definitely wear some nice dress shoes
And you can accessorize with
A small clutch
You can be a little more playful here
With colors, textures, and silhouettes
Something like an off-shoulder
Or open back dress
Are all appropriate
I absolutely love slip dresses
And this one by Stone Cold Fox
Is perfect for a semi-formal wedding
The color is great for the Spring/Summer season
And I dressed it up with some
Pearls and furry slippers to match
If the invite says "Formal" or "Black Tie Optional"
This suggests wearing something
Slightly less formal than Black Tie
So a long evening dress
A dressy suit
Or a really nice cocktail dress
Are all options
You'll want to stick with neutral colors
So nothing too colorful or flashy
You should choose a dress that will
Hold alongside a room full of
Men wearing formal tuxedos
And then also women that have
Chosen to wear formal gowns
This grey floor length dress from Lulus
Is a great formal dress
I did have to get it hemmed to the right length
So that it just sweeps the floor
But you want to make sure
That the length of your dress
Is not too long
Or else you'll trip
It also has a deep v-neckline
And slit in the front
And I paired it with some
Simple white ankle strap heels
If the invite says "Black Tie"
It's customary to wear
Floor length gowns
That are more of the darker side of colors
And made of luxe fabrics
Think about it as a
Red carpet type event
So dresses that have
Embellishments, cutouts, or dramatic details
Are all great options
You can definitely wear a
Dressier cocktail dress
For this dress code
But keep in mind the length
So definitely something that's
Under the knee
Would be best appropriate
Hair and makeup should be very classy
And shoe options should be formal
For a black tie event
I definitely would stick to a
Black colored dress
This one by Stone Cold Fox is a great option
I think it's a perfect combination of
Classy and sexy
And to bring it up a notch
I'd probably add a
Faux fur wrap on top
With simple drop earrings
If the invite says "White Tie"
Then this is the most formal
Of all wedding dress codes
This means wearing a
Formal floor length gown
With glamorous makeup and hair
And dramatic jewelry
Accessorizing with long gloves
And putting a shawl over
To cover the shoulders
Are really common
In this dress code
I currently don't have
A White Tie appropriate dress
To show you guys right now
But I did do some online shopping
And picked out a few
Options of dresses that
I would pick out for myself
If I did get invited
To a White Tie wedding
That I'll show you guys screenshots of
So I created two different looks for you of
Outfits I would put together
For a White Tie wedding
The first outfit on the left
Is a dress by Cinq a Sept
That I found on Shopbop.com
I love the sheer detail at the bottom
I think it's simple yet dramatic
I would pair it with drop earrings
A small clutch
And strappy sandals
For the second outfit on the right
I found this Vince Camuto
Satin off shoulder gown from Nordstrom
I would accessorize it with lighter neural colors
So pearl earrings, silver clutch, and nude sandals
Ok, so this concludes the breakdown of
The most common dress codes
For attending a wedding
Whenever you're shopping for a dress
Definitely keep in mind
The location of the wedding
Because that'll kind of give you
A cue as to if your dress is appropriate or not
And whenever you're in doubt
Dress more formally
Because it's better to be overdressed
Than underdressed
I hope you guys enjoyed this video
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If you enjoyed it
And I'll link everything that I showed in this video
In the description box down below
As well as other dress options
That I found online
Also let me know
If you have any styling questions
In the comments down below
I would love to hear from you guys
Thank you guys so much for watching
And I'll see you in the next one!
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