After months and months of waiting, it’s finally here: ‘tis the season – wedding season, that is. And while piles of RSVPs and walking into Crate and Barrel with registry in hand might not make you say “fa la la la la,” your outfit definitely should.
Let’s face it, though: two months into wedding season, and you might be feeling some serious fatigue when it comes to getting ready to watch your friends/siblings/grandma’s third cousin tie the knot. It’s tempting to figure out one standard outfit to wear to each ceremony, taking out some of the guesswork.
You might have that one Loft dress heavy in your wedding rotation, but you can change your look just by changing your accessories. Figure out what type of wedding you’re headed to, then use our handy guide to dress up (or down!) your outfit.
Headed to a rustic wedding?
Does anything strike fear in your heart like realizing you’re headed to a rustic wedding? When the invitation says “the wedding party’s wearing jeans, and so should you,” it can be overwhelming to figure out what to wear. Jeans, clearly, but they obviously don’t want me to show up in my We Are Northern t-shirt. But can the jeans be ripped? Do I wear Converse? Am I expected to bring my own mason jar?!
No worries. Throw on a favorite blouse from J. Crew and breathe through your strong suspicion that the favors will be personalized drink koozies. You’ll want to use casual jewelry to complete this look – you don’t want to outshine the bride or look like you thought cornhole wasn’t going to be a part of the big day. Try an Endless bracelet stacked with a slightly dressier watch, as modeled in this picture.
The watch makes it clear that you didn’t actually think you were going to a tailgate, while the Endless bracelet keeps the look fun. Pair this with a dainty pendant necklace (how perfect is this one from Gabriel and Co?!) to complete the look.
Dressing up for an elegant wedding?
Ooh, girl. The invitation is perfectly hand-lettered and you’re headed out of town for a night wedding? You might be headed to an elegant wedding. If you know the bride has a taste for Veuve Clicquot and the wedding website encourage black-tie or cocktail attire, you’re going to want to make sure you’re appropriately classy. Drive down to Nordstrom Rack or order your next Stitch Fix and start thinking about your bling because this event is going to require some serious sparkle.
Something about sapphires just says glamour. This gorgeous blue sapphire and diamond bracelet from Yael will turn heads (but subtly, so you aren’t overshadowing the bride on her special day!).
This gorgeous piece demands earrings and a necklace that are equally jaw-dropping. If you’ve got the time before your next event, come in and talk to our owner and master jeweler Claude or one of our other fabulous jewelers about designing a custom piece to complement your look. It’ll become a staple that you reach for time and time again!
Laidback by the waves?
A beach wedding is arguably the best kind of destination wedding. Sand between your toes, the waves crashing in the background, and watching your loved ones say ‘I do’ seems like the recipe for a perfect evening. Since beach weddings range from casual to elegant, dress your look up or down with jewelry as you see fit.
Start your look with a necklace, like this one from Yael that perfectly pairs opals with diamonds. The company describes the look as “mesmerizing,” and we couldn’t agree more!
Add to your look with a gorgeous Marahlago statement piece. Marahlago uses the gem larimar in their jewelry, which is a tie to the beach in itself: larimar is only found in the Dominican Republic and is so delicate that it must be mined by hand during the seven months preceding hurricane season. If the look is more casual, swap out your Yael necklace for this beautiful Marahlago larimar cuff.
The blues on the bracelet are a great nod to your setting without being too overwhelming. This cuff can be used to dress up or down your outfit, depending on the wedding.
Still not sure what to wear? Come in to our Prince Frederick or Dunkirk locations and let one of our amazing stylists help you out.