The perfect ceremony look doesn’t have to be super expensive or super elaborate: it must be balanced. With the right combo of fabrics, cuts, and accessories, you’ll have an impeccable outfit tailored for you: whether it’s a Red Carpet Elisabetta Franchi dress or something more dynamic from Aniye By, or a refined Patrizia Pepe suit, the secret is… no, we won’t tell you: read all 10!
Don’t start choosing the outfit regardless of the ceremony time.
Look in the mirror and ask yourself what is noticed first in your outfit: if the answer is everything, you need to adjust.
No to outfit pieces that steal the spotlight from each other: there is only one protagonist! With a showy dress, like a long dress Elisabetta Franchi with jewel details, draping, cut-outs or lurex, go for accessories with an essential design; on the other hand, with a simple suit or a romantic Twin-set style dress, shoes and clutch can introduce flair to your look.
From formal lunch, to communion, to baptism, to wedding, evening or day, always: the midi cut is the lifesaver of ceremony looks, never out of place. Not as bold as a mini cut, not as demanding as a long one, it is the perfect compromise of elegance.
What to keep in mind when choosing it? Only how it “fits” you: for example, for petites the length should be between just below the knee and mid-calf, never at the ankle; or, if you have soft hips, opt for a high-waisted model with a flared and flowing cut, rather than a pencil skirt.
The suit is the “separated” equivalent of the longuette dress: generally, you can’t go wrong. But if chosen well: it’s a ceremony, not a business meeting! Choose a combination of at least two of these elements:
If you’re reading this article, no, you definitely aren’t the bride: so exclude all whites – or almost whites – from your ceremony dress options if you’re attending a wedding.
Don’t exclude them, however, if the event is a communion, baptism, or graduation: you won’t risk competing in purity with anyone!
Black during the day tends to be a bit heavy, especially in summer. So no, it’s not taboo but it’s better to wear it only for evening events, and always in a “summer” version.
How to make it work? Choose light fabrics – silk, satin, light crepe – and lighten the overall look with subtle accessories, like thin sandals and a clutch. Sequins? Only if limited to an insert, but don’t overdo it. Dresses with cut-outs, bare shoulders, or back necklines are also fine – as long as you have the proper “cover-ups” at the right moment if it’s a religious ceremony. Last but not least, add some shine: gold, silver, or even nude, both in accessories and jewelry.
No tyrannosaurs in the room: only beautiful women with tested and comfortable shoes, even if it means giving up a few centimeters of heel. A confident walk and a foot that works throughout the event definitely makes a better impression than a beautiful shoe with emergency bandages, blisters, or wobbling.
Always try them on before choosing for a ceremony, take a few walks at home especially if they are new, and if sky-high heels aren't for you, don't make a drama: there are beautiful elegant shoes even with a lovely 6 or 7 cm heel.
Many clutches are beautiful but hold nothing, while we already know you'd like to have your smartphone, basic makeup, tissues, documents with you. Check this too before choosing the bag, so you don't have to give up anything or risk ruining its shape by stuffing in what you need.
Extra tip? A practical cardholder: documents, some change, disposable wipes: you can find beautiful ones from Furla, and you will be surprised by their usefulness.
And why not a minibag or a wallet-bag with an integrated cardholder in the pockets? Even more essential!
Practical, comfortable, minimal, out of fashion: no more shawls. Choose a modern twist for your ceremony looks: a short blazer, a cropped jacket (even in leather!), an elegant kimono, an oversized jacket draped over the shoulders. Likewise, stoles, especially in shiny fabrics, date your outfit back a few years. So yes, but opt for something current, even with logo or abstract prints. The final effect will be fresher and less of a “mandatory ceremony look.”
A smart choice that doesn't concern so much the day of the ceremony, but the moment when you will have to put the look away in the closet to maybe wear it again once and then never again in life. So try to buy an outfit you can readapt and tone down, so you can still wear it easily.
With a jacket and bottom set, for example, you can pair the outerwear with jeans, and the bottom with a lighter, more relaxed top, just as palazzo pants can also be used for a slightly more elegant dinner. A Twinset midi dress can be made more casual with flat sandals, and so on: turn your occasion look into an investment for your wardrobe!
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