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Wedding guest fashion tips Styles for a ‘rustic chic’ theme
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edding season is upon us and the invitations are arriving. Along with wondering what to give the happy couples, a guest’s thoughts turn to what to wear to the various theme weddings. Rustic chic is very popular right now. Think barns with chandeliers, Mason jar vases, burlap garland and serene pastoral views. Chukkar Farms is a rustic chic wedding venue that many Fulton County residents know. The family owned polo farm is cared for by Cara Cashin Tadsen. She schedules one wedding reception each weekend from March through November. Tadsen never tires of seeing the creativity that brides and grooms bring to their special event. She has also seen thousands of guests wear everything from flip-flops to cowboy boots. Since the thought of either aforementioned footwear as wedding attire makes me cringe, I visited Chukkar Farms to see firsthand what I would recommend wedding guests wear to give honor and sophistication to the happy occasion. With rustic outdoor venues, a wedding guest needs to be festive but practical, dressy but comfortable. There could be gravel, cool temperatures for night weddings and rough finishes on décor that may snag delicate fabrics.
Wear wedges. Stiletto heels sink into turf and ground. Choose fuller-cut skirts rather than pencil skirts since there may be walking and dancing.
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Opt for sturdier fabrics such as nubby silks, Shantung, polished cottons or vintage-inspired fabrics that have a festive sheen. Bring a wrap, fine gauge sweater or dressy jacket to wear in case the night is chilly. Avoid floor-length hems, business suits and the color black or white.
for men
By LORI WYNNE
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Wear linen suits or vests and ties. Wear your lighter colored suits and a pastel colored dress shirt. A festive tie in a pastel color is wonderful wedding attire for men. Wear polished shoes, but just know that you will have to polish them again after the night is over.
I know it’s a barn, but if the bride or groom is not wearing cowboy boots, leave yours at home. Even nonhorsey people like the idea of a wedding reception in a barn. The last bit of advice to wedding guests for rustic chic weddings is to wear pastel or light colors. Avoid being the one red dress in a sea of mint, light pink, yellow and tan. The whole feel of the event is soft, ethereal, comfy and romantic. For more examples, follow me on Pinterest and check out my Pin Board entitled “Rustic Chic Wedding Attire for Guests.” ■
Clockwise from top left: Jones New York brown silk dress; Neiman Marcus’ Eileen Fisher linen skirt; Jean-Michel Cazabat ‘Penelope’ wedge pumps; Men’s Wearhouse Andrew Fezza tan linen slim-fit suit.
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Lori Wynne is the owner of Alpharetta-based Fashion with Flair. As a personal wardrobe consultant, she helps people all over the nation look their personal best. Contact her at www.fashionwithflair.com for help with your fashion dilemmas.
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