Style and beauty

Guest attire

What to wear to a wedding, by dress code, with the pieces the editors would choose. From the 5 Star Edit.

By dress code

Start with the invitation

Evening, formal Black tie Floor-length gowns, dinner suits and evening shoes for the grandest invitations. See the edit → Semi-formal Cocktail Knee-length and midi dresses, sharp suits and a statement shoe. See the edit → Colder months Winter weddings Velvet, wool and coats made for a long day in a stone-floored house. See the edit → Everything All wedding guest The full wedding guest edit, newest first. See the edit →
For her

The wedding guest edit, chosen by the editors

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Missoni Sequin-embellished Striped Metallic Crochet-knit Turtleneck Maxi Dress Missoni Sequin-embellished Striped Metallic Crochet-knit Turtleneck Maxi Dress NET-A-PORTER · £742 Jenny Packham Iris Embellished Cape-effect Georgette Gown Jenny Packham Iris Embellished Cape-effect Georgette Gown NET-A-PORTER · £3,625 Alexander McQueen Draped Georgette Midi Dress Alexander McQueen Draped Georgette Midi Dress NET-A-PORTER · £2,400 Rixo Adaline Bow-detailed Lace-trimmed Silk Maxi Dress Rixo Adaline Bow-detailed Lace-trimmed Silk Maxi Dress NET-A-PORTER · £267 Totême T-lock Suede Clutch Totême T-lock Suede Clutch NET-A-PORTER · £492 Alaïa Le Teckel Leather-trimmed Canvas Clutch Alaïa Le Teckel Leather-trimmed Canvas Clutch NET-A-PORTER · £1,600 Vivienne Westwood Flocked Chiffon Polka-dot Midi Dress Vivienne Westwood Flocked Chiffon Polka-dot Midi Dress NET-A-PORTER · £1,115 Manolo Blahnik Viera 50 Satin Mules Manolo Blahnik Viera 50 Satin Mules NET-A-PORTER · £536
For him

Tailoring, shoes and ties

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FURSAC Virgin Wool Suit in Blue FURSAC Virgin Wool Suit in Blue Farfetch · £477 Zegna Trofeo 600 Single-breasted Wool-silk Suit in Black Zegna Trofeo 600 Single-breasted Wool-silk Suit in Black Farfetch · £3,915 Reiss Grey Wool-blend Tailored-fit Waistcoat Reiss Grey Wool-blend Tailored-fit Waistcoat Reiss · £48.00 Reiss Brown Check Single-breasted Blazer with Gilet Insert Tailored-fit Reiss Brown Check Single-breasted Blazer with Gilet Insert Tailored-fit Reiss · £338 Stuart Weitzman Hamptons Buckle Loafer in Dark Brown Stuart Weitzman Hamptons Buckle Loafer in Dark Brown Stuart Weitzman · £225 Christian Louboutin Men’s Chambelimonk Monk Straps Loafer in Black Christian Louboutin Men’s Chambelimonk Monk Straps Loafer in Black Bloomingdale’s · £1,094 Valentino Garavani Bandeaux Wool Scarf in Black/Cream Valentino Garavani Bandeaux Wool Scarf in Black/Cream Bloomingdale’s · £521 Ferragamo Silk Classic Fox Tie in F. Azzurro Ferragamo Silk Classic Fox Tie in F. Azzurro Bloomingdale’s · £189

Never white

And nothing that competes with the couple: avoid ivory, cream and anything near it.

Places of worship

Covered shoulders and a wrap in a church, and a headscarf for some mosques and temples. Check the invitation and the venue.

Heat and stone floors

Block heels beat stilettos on gravel and old stone, and light fabrics help in the heat.