Dressy Pant Suits Are the Perfect Outfit to Wear to Weddings

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When attending a wedding in a pantsuit, you cannot wear your normal business suit, as it will just not fly. Dressy pant suits for weddings are dressy because of the fabric, style and color.

A wedding is a glorious affair, and not normally a function to which one would wear black, although that seems to be more acceptable these days, if I think of the Monaco Royal Wedding this year – there were a few women dressed in a little black dress. Black is only acceptable though, if it is a late afternoon wedding and the reception is going to be an evening affair.

Navy, brown or grey are colors that definitely should be avoided for wedding pant suits, though, as they are seen to be more corporate colors that women would wear to work and a wedding is a very special occasion. White should generally be avoided, as it is the bride’s day and white is the usual color of the bridal gown. If it is a day wedding, then light pastel colors are always a good choice, and can be easily worn to an afternoon reception.

Remember that although you want to look good, dressy pant suits should never be flashier than the bride’s outfit, so do not go overboard with the jewellery. Match your outfit to the formality and social standing of the bride, and ensure that you are not dripping with diamonds if the bride is wearing costume jewellery, that would be in bad taste and frowned upon by most people.

Fabrics that work well for pant suits for weddings are:

• Chiffon – a sheer fabric of silk or rayon, feminine, soft and flowing, perfect for weddings.
• Satin – a completely satin suit is overdone, but hints of satin on the lapels, forming a stripe down the pant leg or on the cuffs is very sensual.
• Linen – always looks good and is perfect for less formal and daytime weddings.
• Organza – a silken fabric that always looks and feels luxurious and elegant.
• Velvet – suitable for winter weddings.
  

The fit of your pant suit is always important, and never more so than if it is a pant suit that you are going to be wearing to a wedding or any other formal or semi-formal functions. It would not be seemly to arrive at a wedding or any function looking unkempt, so try to ensure that you buy a pantsuit in a non-crease material. Also ensure that the style of pantsuit is one that will flatter your figure, bringing out your good points and drawing one’s eyes away from those that you do not want to be magnified or under scrutiny.

The final word on dressy pant suits is that no matter how flashy or expensive the pant suit, if it is not comfortable for you to wear then it is not the right pant suit for you to buy.