I'm a fashion expert and these are my 8 wedding guest rules. From the dress style that will make you look old to the colours you must NEVER wear - and the hat mistakes to avoid
They don't want to look frumpy, stiff and old, is what they mean. Equally, they're centre stage so can't get away with sprucing up an old floral dress. We know the feeling.
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