How to dress for a wedding?

One of the first questions that comes to mind when we receive an invitation to a wedding is the eternal "what should I wear". A doubt that we have all had more than once and today we will try to shed light on it:

Short or long dress?

GUESTS LOOKS WITH BACK NECKLINE. Invitada Perfecta.

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  • TUL CISNE; Reference: 03112-0804. Soft tulle fabric for making tulle skirts with volume.
  • MADISON; Reference: 00121-0004. Elastic satin fabric for fitted skirts.
  • TULES HILDA; Reference: 00664-0005. Stretch tulle fabric for draped dresses. 

This is one of the first decisions we have to make when deciding our wedding guest dress. And this question will help us to answer the following premises:

  • What time of the year is the wedding? A decision marked by the temperatures of the season, being the summer heat a good excuse to wear short and cool dresses and vice versa in winter: long dresses, long sleeves or even two pieces.
  • Is it a day or evening wedding? According to custom, we will wear long dresses at night and short (or midi) during the day. However, protocol dictates that only bridesmaids and bridesmaids wear long dresses.
  • Are you a bridesmaid or a bridesmaid? As we mentioned in the previous point and according to the experts, they should wear long dresses and the rest of the guests, short dresses.

Plain or printed? What color?

Unless otherwise indicated in the wedding invitation, prints and plain colors are generally allowed. With the exception, of course , of white and beige, which are reserved for the bride.

The most ideal wedding guest looks on Instagram. Elle Magazine.

We will choose the color depending on the shades of the moment and the tone that most favors us, according to our skin tone and hair..

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  • DAMA; Reference: 02291-0617. Crepe fabric with drape. 
  • FIESTA BRILLO; Reference: 02620-0206. Shiny fabric a little elastic.
  • ADINA; Reference: 01147-0009. Satin crepe fabric. 
  • GEORGETTE; Reference: 00625-0714. Fine gauze fabric.
View Plain Guest Fabrics

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  • IRAI; Reference: 02795/21-0712. Rigid satin fabric. Floral print.
  • ROTA; Reference: 03614/04-0505. Rayon/linen fabric with floral print.
  • VIÑUELA; Reference: 03088/06-0328. Soft georgette fabric.
  • DAMA FLOC; Reference: 02291/15-0710. Drapey crepe fabric with flocked polka dot. 
See Printed Guest Fabrics

Let's see what colors the 2022 season has in store for us:

Pastel Shades

According to what we read in leading trend magazines like Lookiero: : "The pastel shades that will triumph this spring will be parchment yellow, mint green, Bridgerton blue and powder pink."

THE SWEETEST PALETTE TAKES OVER YOUR SUMMER WITH PASTEL COLORS. InStyle.

These are sweet shades that dress us both day and night. Some ideas:

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  • INARA; Reference: 03388-0503. Plain weave, linen-like appearance.
  • NIDIA; Reference: 02568-0826. Elastic angel skin. 
  • DRAVA; Reference: 00859-0301. Fine gauze fabric.
  • GARIT; Reference: 03348/02-0707. Fine printed fabric, georgette type. Scattered polka dot of 1.50 cm.

Vitamin Colors

As we already saw when we analyzed the color trends in flamenco fashion for this 2022, vitamin colors take center stage this season.

Fuchsia and orange: the color combo that will set the trend in spring-summer 2022. Harper Bazaar.

Among the many options, we highlight the fuchsia-orange combination. A combination that falls within the so-called "color block", so fashionable this season.

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  • OLALLA; Reference: 03682/51-0006. Bi-elastic crepe. Very drapey fabric with floral print.
  • BASICO STRECH FLUOR;Reference: 00032/01-0602. Polyester flat stretch fabric.
  • RAIZA; Reference: 03314/33-0901. Fine gauze fabric with printed polka dots of 1.50 cm.
  • ARANCHA; Reference: 01137-0901. Satin fabric with volume.
See Fabrics Color Orange
See Fuchsia Fabrics

Very Peri

Known as mauve or lilac, this shade is, according to Pantone, color of the year 2022 (PANTONE 17-3938). As the same brand says, it is a lively and cheerful color that encourages imagination and creativity..

This is how Very Peri lavender blue, the fashion color of 2022, is worn. BCN Cool Hunter.

As the brand itself indicates, PANTONE 17-3938 for fashion is a warm and welcoming shade that is both cheerful and carefree.

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  • MESHDANCE; Reference: 02633-0010. Tulle with elastane. 
  • D-GEORGETTE; Reference: 03852/01-1005. Fine chiffon fabric. Polka dot pattern 1cm.
  • NINOTS; Reference: 03301-1004. Shantung fabric. Cocktel special. 
See Purple Shades

You can complete your look with a pamela or a headdress. And remember that if you want to make your own headdress, here is a tutorial..

What style to wear?

That point will depend entirely on what the prêt-à-porter fashion is setting. For this year 2022 we highlight the following trends:

Volume sleeves

MORNING LOOK: THE GUEST WITH PUFFED SLEEVES IN PINK AND BLACK. Invitada Perfecta.

We continue to pay attention to sleeves, especially dresses with voluminous sleeves.Whether it is the Juliet sleeve, the Poet sleeve, the puffed sleeve or the Bishop sleeve, among others.

While it is true that sewing professionals can make sleeves with volume with any fabric, the rest of people with basic notions of sewing will be easier for us to choose a fabric with volume. Let's see some options:

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  • PALMA; Reference: 01799-1002. Fine taffeta fabric. Fabric with volume to create sleeves and dresses with volume.
  • TOQUE; Reference: 02281-0005. Cotton stretch poplin. A very manageable fabric with which it will be easier to give volume.
  • SORAYA; Reference: 00138-0305. Satin fabric with a lot of fall. Angel skin. Although the fabric has a lot of fall, we can give volume if it is made enough gathered.

V-neckline

This is one of the most flattering necklines. A rejuvenating and stylizing style, as we see with the following design:

Wedding guest dresses 2022. Lecturas.

XXL ruffles

As good flamencas we cannot do without ruffles in our dresses. A way to walk our flamenco soul for any event. Like this design by Cristina García::

More than 20 perfect guest looks for spring 2022. Bulevar Sur.

Asymmetric dress

With a wide range of possibilities in terms of asymmetry, this is a style that needs no introduction. A confection that we can adjust to our anatomy to enhance the aspects that we like the most.

The new guest looks for the sister of the bride are very sophisticated. Hola Magazine!

All the variations just named are based on the pattern, so we can choose the fabric that best suits us. Following the examples in the images:

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  • PARAYAS; Reference: 00755-0004. Knitted fabric. 
  • ARANCHA; Reference: 01137-0929. Satin with volume.
  • NIDIA; Reference: 02568-0307. Elastic angel skin. 

Metallic fabric

Recognized as a style as daring as it is flattering, this trend will make you shine:

Veronica Diaz's best party looks. Bodas.net

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  • PAOLA; Reference: 00243-0507. Crystal organza fabric.
  • MIKADO; Reference: 01497-0206. Reversible fabric, one side matte and one side shiny.
  • KUSKI; Reference: 02342-0507. Tulle fabric with sequins.
  • MUSA; Reference: 02305-0206. Tulle fabric with double-sided sequins.
See Guest Fabrics

We hope this post can be useful for your next event. And if you want more information or have questions, our experts will advise you on everything you need! We are waiting for you in our store in in our shop in Seville or through our website.

Cover image: InStyle. Wedding guest dresses for Summer 2022.