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Comfortable and stylish looks
Let’s face it. Blouses are a cool piece of our era, especially since we are using them in every single occasion. We wear them for work; we wear them for casual encounters as well as more formal ones, such as a baptizing or even a wedding. In this particular article we are going to provide you with some brilliant ideas and guidelines on how to style yourself and combine an elegant blouse with the rest of your attire for a wedding, so let’s get to it.
Why a Blouse?
A universal truth is that deciding what to wear to a wedding isn’t easy at the best of times. Another one would be that the usual go-to choices of garments in such situations are dresses for women and suits/tuxedos for men. Considering it is the 21st Century and we are leaving behind conservative views and traditions it’s becoming more recurring for people to go for some less obvious choices.
Not everyone fancies wearing a Duchess of Cambridge dress and heels. Some people, just to name an example, would much rather invest in garments that allow for enthusiastic dance moves, which a dress might make a bit problematic. Others might just very well prefer the warmth of a reassuring pair of trousers. The bottom line is that nowadays you don’t have to stick to conventional ideas. Fresh winds are blowing and there is no reason why people shouldn’t think outside the box.
Some good ideas for her
There is a common misconception that trousers are more informal than dresses. This is not necessarily true. It all comes down to what you combine them with. Picture this: Tailor-made trousers, with a silk white blouse, combined with an embroidered jacket. Is it Informal? Absolutely not! This is an example of a combination of an alternative wedding outfit composed of a happy mix of elegance, bohemia, and formality. And if you’re still not convinced and need some inspiration, remember no one ever rocked a pair of trousers all the while looking beautifully girly better than Audrey Hepburn.
Naturally, there is a broad spectrum in the realm of possible wedding outfits. To cover all of them would require a much more extensive article. Nevertheless, here are some of the best ideas out there.
The Matching Set
If you’re not a fan of suits, why don’t you go for a matching set? You’ll get the same feel while being only slightly less polished. A good example for such a set would be to combine a Sirene Blouse with matching Monique Pants. If you decide to go for a light color such as silver, try picking out some fancy ankle-tie high heels in Bordeaux. This will contrast nicely with the rest of the set and make you feel quite elegant.
With a Skirt
Wearing a skirt to a wedding is appropriate unless a specific dress code does not allow it. Go for anything that is stylish and graceful. Pay extra care not to wear a skirt that’s too revealing and/or too casual. Skirts pair excellently with lace blouses. If you must add layers, go for a tweed jacket or mesh cardigan which are good female varieties. If your skirt is neutral, try picking colored shoes and match them with the blouse for some added pizzazz to the look.
The Blouse over pants
Women can conjure up an elegant and feminine figure by combining a plain trouser suit with blouse and pumps or a plain-colored sheath dress with opaque tights, ballerinas, cashmere shawl, and blazer. Choose a striped silk blouse to artfully clash prints and sky-high heels and you’ll be giving you a risky and on-the-edge look.
Some good ideas for him
A male blouse, more commonly referred to as a shirt, is a great alternative if you want to get away from the usual wedding outfit.
Try a black tie outfit paired with a white dress shirt, typically a with a wingtip collar, along with a pair of black dress trousers, a waistcoat, and some black leather shoes. Though the majority of the elegant wedding outfits should be standard black and white, the waistcoat offers you a chance to be a bit creative. Pick one with some lace or trim if you feel like upping the scale a bit.
It is not imperative to stick to black & white. Why don’t you try a white dress shirt with a navy suit, since blue and white colors contrast with each other very nicely? Again, opting for a waistcoat broadens the spectrum in which you can present yourself. A blue waistcoat will add some extra detail and help you stick out from the crowd.
Short suits can often look better when they’re in a lighter and more summery color. Why don’t you try wearing a light cream colored sports jacket with a pair of matching chino shorts for a stylish look that isn’t too loud or over the top? The short suit is enough a statement piece on its own, you don’t need to wear any loud colors to stand out. If the dress code is Casual & Loose, you can change the classic suit in summer for an elegant linen suit.
Not everyone is a fan of suits, especially those that go for the 7th drink and end up partying to “Marry you”. But what else is there? Well since colorful patterned shirts, such as the Hawaiian shirts, have no place in a wedding but you still want to look a bit more casual and not too stiff, what to do? Just pick a colored shirt in fresh pastel shades for a more relaxed presentation of yourself. Combine this with clean leather shoes – the ideal complement to a successful wedding outfit!
If by any chance you get to be the best man at a wedding, we have the perfect idea for you. You’ll be the best looking best man in a dark blue fancy jacket and a white shirt.
But in the end…
Simone Signoret once said: “Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years”.
It is also through hundreds of tiny threads that your elegant wedding outfit comes to be. Don’t forget that what we provide here are guidelines. In the end what really counts is what you like and how confident you feel wearing it. It is not small a list of all the available options, so if you’re someone that has a hard time picking your outfit, do not despair. There’s plenty of information out there!
