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What To Wear To A Wedding

Wedding season is here and there has never been a better time to embrace the joy of dressing up. Featuring expert advice from our editors, our guide will help you find the perfect look for every style of ceremony – from sleek city soirées to romantic outdoor vows and glamorous coastal celebrations

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Millie Parry
Fashion
A classic black dress or an embellished mini is perfect for cocktail receptions

Cocktail receptions

You really can’t go wrong with an LBD for a formal event – especially when it comes to a city wedding. At once elegant and alluring, Khaite’s ‘Raina’ version has vintage-inspired ruching through the bodice and delicate straps framing the low back. Pair it with Alaïa’s timeless clutch in deliciously soft red suede and Christen’s tactile ‘Helix’ heels – one of the coolest takes on this season’s trending thong sandals. Or take cues from Zoë Kravitz, who wore a vintage Balenciaga couture dress from 1965 to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials in New York at the weekend, by opting for an embellished mini instead. Clio Peppiatt’s beautiful ‘Soléa’ style – a NET-A-PORTER exclusive – is cut from sheer mesh and intricately embroidered with scores of glittering beads and sequins. Slip a blazer on your shoulders for the ceremony and finish with a pair of Kravitz’s signature shades.

  • KHAITE
    Raina ruched silk midi dress
    $2,800.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large - low stock
  • ALAÏA
    Suede clutch
    $2,150.00
  • BUCCELLATI
    Rombi Eternelle 18-karat white gold diamond ring
    $16,000.00
    Select a Size
    50
  • CLIO PEPPIATT
    Soléa embellished mesh mini dress
    $1,950.00
    Select a Size
    x small - out of stock
    small - low stock
    medium - low stock
    large - low stock

The ceremony-to-dance-floor dress

Wearing white to a wedding may be a no-go, but you could nod to the bride’s ‘something blue’ in Tom Ford’s languid crepe gown. Exclusive to NET-A-PORTER, it has an alluring open back and a dramatic floor-length hem that calls for a heel – Jil Sander’s caged sandals are just the right height for a spin on the dance floor. Metallics are a beautiful choice, too – as proven by model Karlie Kloss, who stepped out wearing a statuesque Tove gown for the Swift-Kelce wedding, which she paired with matching gold accessories. Alternatively, celebrate the color of love with Altuzarra’s red ‘Mitchell’ midi dress, which is also from our exclusive edit.

  • TOM FORD
    Crepe silk gown
    $3,690.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40
    42
    44 - low stock
    46
    48
  • KHAITE
    Black leather clutch bag
    $3,200.00
  • KHAITE
    Donna suede clutch
    $2,680.00
  • TOVE
    Gio open-back silk-cloqué maxi dress
    $1,720.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - low stock
Alluring floor-length gowns are an elegant choice for day-to-night celebrations
Lighter fabrics and bold colors are our go-to for destination weddings

Destination weddings

A wedding by the sea encourages guests to reach for lighter pieces – think dresses in cool fabrics and summery prints. Ticking every box, Missoni’s asymmetric maxi dress is made from lightweight crochet-knit, decorated with psychedelic stripes and ruched to enhance the figure-hugging silhouette. Wear yours to the ceremony with Aquazzura’s ‘Mystic Stone’ sandals while relishing their eye-catching bead embellishments – before kicking them off for photographs on the beach to avoid any sinking-in-the-sand situations. If you’re more into bold colors, then channel Camila Cabello with a flowing maxi dress in bright fuchsia or poppy red.

  • MISSONI
    Striped ruched crochet-knit maxi dress
    $2,060.00
    Select a Size
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44
    46 - low stock
    48
  • CARTIER EYEWEAR
    Pasha gold-tone aviator-style sunglasses
    $1,845.00
  • AQUAZZURA
    Mystic Stone 75 crystal-embellished leather sandals
    $1,220.00
    Select a Size
    35
    36 - out of stock
    36.5
    37 - low stock
    37.5
    38 - out of stock
    38.5
    39
    39.5
    40
    40.5
    41
    41.5 - out of stock
    42 - low stock
  • HEIRLOME
    Helena one-shoulder silk-twill maxi dress
    $2,390.00
    Select a Size
    0 - low stock
    2
    4
    6
    8 - low stock
    10
Wearing tailoring is an undeniably chic way to look smart and sophisticated

Tailoring

A tailored suit delivers easy sophistication with a touch of non-traditional irreverence that makes it undeniably cool. To avoid anything that looks too corporate, seek out contemporary details and unexpected colors – Victoria Beckham’s ‘Katherine’ blazer and pants both come in a deep burgundy shade the works as well in summer as it does the fall. Finish with a pair of slingback pumps Savette’s macramé pouch and a diamond-encrusted necklace by Foundrae – the lariat design looks so chic nestled between the lapels of a jacket.

  • VICTORIA BECKHAM
    Katherine wool jacket
    $1,390.00
    Select a Size
    4
    6
    8
    10
    12
    14
  • FOUNDRAE
    Internal Compass + Small Mixed Clip 18-karat white and yellow gold diamond necklace
    $14,300.00
  • VICTORIA BECKHAM
    Alina wool high-rise straight-leg pants
    $790.00
    Select a Size
    4
    6
    8
    10
    12
    14
  • SAVETTE
    Macrame bead-embellished canvas-trimmed leather clutch
    $1,290.00
City-hall weddings often have a less strict dress code, so opt for separates or modern silhouettes

City-hall venues

City-hall ceremonies are a great opportunity to embrace sleek separates, such as Rabanne’s floral-print cami top and the matching skirt. Made from smooth silk, both come in a languid figure-skimming shape that feels effortlessly chic. Alaïa’s flowing jersey maxi dress, on the other hand, is perfect for staying cool on heatwave days. Complement the sunny yellow shade with Jimmy Choo’s gold leather ‘Jenn’ sandals and finish with Celine’s ‘Triomphe’ sunglasses for a dose of glamour.

  • RABANNE
    Chainmail-embellished floral-print silk tank
    $1,290.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44
    46
  • CELINE EYEWEAR
    Triomphe mini oval-frame acetate sunglasses
    $450.00
  • GIANVITO ROSSI
    70 metallic leather sandals
    $945.00
    Select a Size
    35
    36 - low stock
    36.5
    37 - low stock
    37.5
    38
    38.5 - out of stock
    39
    39.5 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    40.5 - low stock
    41 - low stock
    41.5
    42 - low stock
  • RABANNE
    Chainmail-embellished floral-print silk maxi skirt
    $1,690.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42 - low stock
    44

EXPLORE MORE DRESSES

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  • ALAÏA
    Jersey floral-print maxi dress
    $4,050.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
    44 - out of stock
  • ERDEM
    Draped crepe gown
    $1,525.00
    Select a Size
    6
    8
    10
    12
    14
    16 - low stock
    18 - low stock
  • CAROLINA HERRERA
    Floral-print silk-crepe midi dress
    $3,290.00
    Select a Size
    0 - low stock
    2 - low stock
    4 - low stock
    6 - low stock
    8 - low stock
    10 - out of stock
  • FFORME
    Mila satin maxi dress
    $1,895.00
    Select a Size
    38
    40
    42
    44
    46 - low stock

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