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What to Wear to a Wedding

By Eileen Conlan
So you didn’t make the bridesmaid cut - well played! Now what the hell do you wear? We’ve pulled together your best bets for every scenario (from the courthouse quickie to the French château) so you can blend in without being overlooked.

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What to Wear to a Wedding

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Nothing is more garish at a preppy noon wedding than edgy couture. Stick to pastel tea-length or eyelet dresses and peep-toe flats so you don’t poke Louboutin-size holes in that prize-winning golf course.
Designer: Carolina Herrera

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Finally, a wedding where cleavage is acceptable. Wear something comfy enough to take you from the wedding to the craps table to the plane - it’s gonna be a long night.
Designer: Versace

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Don’t buck tradition: Pony up for a timeless, long black-and-white strapless or short-sleeve gown. Gloves optional. (But if - like us - you eat, beware: Those things are a major pain during the passed hors d’oeuvres.
Designer: YSL

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If the no-frills bride is saying “I do” in an all-business pant ensemble after work, complement with a neutral sheath (no loud patterns) and wedges - then buy the first bottle of rosé at the wine bar after-party.
Designer: Bottega Veneta

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Great Gatsby glam? Try a drop-waist frock with a feathered cloche (yes, feathers!). Medieval madness? Eschew elf ears for a plum gown and decadent jewels. You’ll thank us when the online photo album goes live.
Designer: Christian Dior

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The long, printed maxi dress was made for exotic locales. Since you’ve spent your savings on a ticket, skip the shoe splurge and slip into metallic gladiator sandals. The 5’4” groomsman will thank you.
Designer: Missoni

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