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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I Went to 6 Destination Weddings Last Year—Here Are My Qualifications for a Perfect Wedding Guest Dress
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Last year, I went to six weddings, and only one of them was in New York where I live. For months, I was gone every other weekend, and I don't think I've ever traveled more in a short span of time in my entire life. I went to Mykonos, the highlands of Iceland, Buenos Aires, Boston, and San Diego. I got really good at packing but even better at the special kind of mental gymnastics needed to justify buying a small collection of special, fancy dresses essentially for one night. At first, six nearly back-to-back weddings and the five trips planned around them sounded beyond stressful. That was until the shopping lover in me realized this just might be my dream come true. I finally had an excuse to buy a handful of designer dresses I had been dreaming of. Is that the best way to think? Definitely not. But I'm a fashion editor who spends so much time admiring and writing about runway and red carpet pieces I have no reason to own—but wish I did—for my day-to-day life. The thought of being able to curate my own selection of exceptional special-occasion dresses that would forever be tethered to incredible memories made me giddy. I can confidently say there are fewer things in my wardrobe that I'm more proud of than my wedding guest dress edit. The first dress I wore was sourced from The RealReal. It was for the only wedding that I attended in New York in late August. I knew it would be hot, and the dress code was less formal, so I opted for a vintage pink Miu Miu dress from the 2000s with a long floral strap made of soft fabric. It only felt right to go all pink with vintage suede Prada pumps. A little pink dress is now superior to an LBD in my opinion, especially for a summer wedding. It's cheeky, cutesy, and easy to accessorize. View Deal View Deal View Deal The next wedding was a formal black-tie affair in Mykonos, Greece. I had actually purchased a vintage Roberto Cavalli gown in Marbella, Spain, two summers before in case an occasion exactly like this came up. It is one of the most beautiful things I've laid my eyes on with a print so ridiculous it just works. Throughout the gown, there are seashells, leopard prints, and pink blossoms. I have eccentric style, and I think a patterned gown like this works great if you want to have a little more fun with a formal look. It also felt perfectly in line with the location. I wanted something that felt like the vacation I was also having. View Deal View Deal View Deal Not all summer destination weddings are in warm locations. My second destination wedding was the weekend after Mykonos and took place in the highlands of Iceland. There was a possibility of snow with lows in the 20s but also the potential of highs in the 50s. I had no idea what to wear, but in times of doubt, there's always Rodarte… right? Right! I opted for a black Rodarte gown I found on sale since that felt best for the colder landscape. It was covered in a velvet floral pattern with an asymmetrical ruffle. I already thought it was perfect and then saw that Charli XCX had worn the same exact dress. The thing that makes Rodarte so special is that it's so ethereal, so you could wear one of its gowns in an unconventional way—which I did with stockings and a fur jacket because I had no choice on the day of—and it still works. There's a quirky whimsy to the brand that makes it perfect to wear to an untraditional affair. View Deal View Deal View Deal By the time I had to head over to San Diego in early October, I knew I wanted to try out a shorter pink dress again. I found the perfect option: another secondhand Miu Miu dress from The RealReal, except this one was from 2013. I had loved this dress on the runway and was so excited to finally own it. Like the first Miu Miu dress I wore at the beginning of my wedding stretch, it had a fun detail that cascaded down the dress. It can best be described as a rosette prize ribbon. While rosettes and prize ribbons feel very much like the new bows and ribbons, I don't think we've reached a saturation point yet. They're an unexpected detail on a wedding guest dress, which is perfect if you're looking for something that'll set you apart. View Deal View Deal View Deal I've written about Siedrés before because I think the Turkish brand is a fashion editor's best-kept secret. Since discovering it a little over a year ago at a fateful press appointment, I've been obsessed. I wore a Siedrés dress to cap off my wedding marathon in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was a patterned blue dress with red floral accents and ruffles throughout complete with a matching thin scarf I tossed around my shoulder. It's fun to support a newer brand, and it felt cool to have people ask me where it's from and leave them with knowledge of something they didn't know about before. View Deal View Deal View Deal For a wedding just outside of Boston in October, it was still nice enough to wear a shorter dress with no jacket, but I wanted to step away from pastels since it was still technically fall. I opted for another Rodarte dress I found on sale (the Rodarte gods blessed me not once but twice!) in a bright purple. I feel like most of my friends tend to gravitate toward pastels, but I think going brighter in the color department is even more fun, and everyone should do it more often. View Deal View Deal View Deal
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
I Shop For A Living—Here's What I'm Buying From Revolve's Memorial Day Sale
Memorial Day is usually when I take stock of my summer wardrobe. The weather's shifting, and it also happens to be one of the best times to score deals on warm weather essentials like bathing suits, dresses and sandals. Trust me—as a deals editor, I would know. Nearly every retailer is running a sale this week, but I plan to do most of my shopping at the unofficial Revolve Memorial Day sale. Our deals editor rounded up the 10 best deals from Revolve's Memorial Day sale. Right now, Revolve's sale section is packed with over 28,000 deals on top brands. That might sound overwhelming, but I love nothing more than digging through markdowns to find the hidden gems—like this Free People vest and these Lover and Friends boxer shorts. Ahead, find seven standout offers I'll be personally adding to cart before they sell out. Revolve Lately, I've been loving form-fitting vests for dinners with friends or evening happy hours. So naturally, this one from Free People caught my eye. I love the subtle details, like the mismatched gold buttons down the front and the lace-up closure in the back. It would pair perfectly with micro shorts, denim cutoffs or a matching black skirt. Revolve I have more sweaters in my closet than I can count, but that won't stop me from picking up this Nike fleece polo for chilly summer nights. It's the kind of piece I'd also throw on for a gym run or casual errands around the neighborhood. Revolve. I'm attending a wedding later this summer, so this floral dress is going straight into my cart to try on. The tiered fabric and playful slit down the leg are what sold me. Revolve One of my goals is to shake up the kinds of shirt silhouettes I buy—I always seem to gravitate toward the same styles. I've never owned a top with an asymmetrical neckline, and I like the bold red color and ruched midsection on this one. Revolve I've got a few little black dresses to rotate between, but none are as stunning as this style from Lovers and Friends. I was drawn to the tie straps that add a soft, romantic edge to the design. The lace fabric and ruffled hem also give the dress a flirty flair. Revolve You might be focused on stocking up on shorts right now, but Memorial Day is also a great time to save on jeans. I've always wanted to try a pair from Mother, and ankle jeans seem perfect for my 5-foot-3-inch frame. Revolve Love it or hate it, I'm personally glad the boxer short trend is making a comeback this summer. They're an easy, comfortable go-to for sweltering days when the last thing you want to wear is heavy clothing. Consider this pair from Lovers and Friends officially in my cart.
Telegraph
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
What to wear to every occasion this summer
What is it about event dressing that can floor even the most confident of dressers? The weighted significance, the (possibly unwritten) rules, the fear of looking at oneself in a photo in 10 years time at an outfit that somehow missed the mark… ' Occasion wear is difficult because there are a few conflicting psychological things at play,' says Sara Parker Bowles, a former fashion editor and now co-founder of personal styling platform Wrapp10 (also a woman we'd trust to navigate just about every dress code there is). The Wrapp10 occasion wear style guide begins with the words: Don't do fancy dress – stay true to yourself and your natural style. Parker Bowles is refreshingly relatable when it comes to sharing sartorial advice. In fact, she says the concept for her business came about 'when I was stressing about what to wear to Royal Ascot that year. I just wanted highly curated, well-informed, inspiring style advice and I wanted it to be immediate and affordable. ' The pressure of special occasion dressing is: 'You need to get it 'right' – ie there is a literal/official dress code and a cultural 'received wisdom' of what is appropriate/correct . So you need to tick that box first and foremost because no-one wants to get it wrong,' she says. 'But then you also want to feel special, because it's an exciting, special occasion and occasion wear can be really expensive and so you worry you will only wear it once and that makes it hard to justify the price. It is also – often – brand new territory, so it can be scary.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by saraparkerbowles (@saraparkerbowles) When Parker Bowles works with clients who are gong to special events she asks them for information on everything, from the host to the invitation, the location to the environment, and the schedule of events to the ground they'll be walking on. 'Balancing practicality with feeling chic and complying with the literal rules is the golden formula,' she says. 'There are those moments where you walk into an event and you look at someone and think, 'she's got it just right'. That's the holy grail of style. We all want that, and we can achieve it with good advice. So have the courage of your convictions and always stay true to yourself and trust your style instincts.' With Parker Bowles' advice in mind, we Telegraph fashion team members have put together the outfit we'd would wear for summer's formal events – be they in the country or the city, with a black-tie dress code, or (panic alert!) no dress code at all. Dressing for 'no dress code' events Sarah Bailey, Acting Fashion Director Sarah wears: Pebble textured blouse, £495, Edeline Lee; Jacquard skirt, £240, Stine Goya; Veiled headband, £300, Stephen Jones Just because a summer wedding invitation doesn't have a specific code, that doesn't mean that you should dress down. You still want to look your best and choose something memorable that makes you feel uplifted the moment you try it on. My advice would be to invest in a beautiful co-ord that you can break down into different special occasion looks, like this 'Circe' blouse and 'Hannah' skirt by Edeline Lee, crafted in her signature pebble-textured jacquard (which skims rather than clings to the body) and bounces out of suitcases after travelling for hours with nary a crease in sight. I had the pleasure of doing a massive try-on session at Lee's east London studio to find something that could be worn again and again. 'I always encourage women to invest in pieces that fit well, give you confidence and offer versatility,' says Lee. 'I don't believe in saving things to wear: good clothes shouldn't be reserved for just one moment, they should work hard for you across your calendar. A beautifully cut co-ord or dress in a strong colour can be styled up or down with accessories, hair and make-up. That's how I approach design: creating clothes that transition effortlessly between different parts of a woman's life.' Sarah wears: Balloon sleeve blouse, £87, & Other Stories; Pebble textured Hannah skirt, £700, Edeline Lee; Gold plated earrings, £130, Soeur; Shoes, Sarah's own; Shimmering crinoline hat, £690, Stephen Jones I wore my Edeline Lee co-ord for two big family celebrations – styled just as you see them above. The buttercup blouse from AndOtherStories (which looks like something Emma Stone might have worn in Poor Things) was a surprising high street find and the Stine Goya brocade skirt is (just like the Edeline Lee co-ord) another piece I will wear for life. I felt elevated, but I also felt very much myself, which meant that I could stop worrying about my outfit and just enjoy myself instead. As for what Lee herself would wear to a 'no dress code' wedding? 'Our 'Camilla Dress' has detachable cape sleeves to be left on for a dramatic arrival, then removed later when it's time to let loose and dance. I'd finish the look with our Triangle Court Shoes, a strong lip and a bold piece of jewellery. For me, it's always about balancing elegance with ease'. Try these What about hats? I wore a Stephen Jones creation (with a vintage suit) when I got married, so I know all about how a piece of magical millinery can transform your look. The hats I borrowed from Jones' enchanting Covent Garden shop for these pictures show how you can elevate separates to something really spectacular with a beautiful exaggerated boater, or a super-glam band with a tiny veil. The moment you put them on your posture changes. If you are not typically a millinery person, it can be tempting to approach a dress code that requires a hat with a defensive mindset… beware the half-hearted fascinator! If budget is an issue, consider renting (Jess Collett Milliner has a great rental selection), but don't stint on your selection. After all, wearing a hat gives you the opportunity to stand taller, make more of an impact and feel more majestic if only for a day. How do you find the hat for you? According to the master milliner himself, Stephen Jones: 'The main thing about hats is that they are an adventure in style. Somebody can experiment with a hat upon their head. Every hat has been re-worn either by you or someone else; they are the most sustainable items of clothing. It is the hat that makes you feel fabulous, whether it is a blue Alice band or a 1-meter-wide fuchsia fascinator.' On a practical note, shopping for a hat with a friend is a good idea, or ask the sales assistant to take photos on your phone from different angles. Looking great in a hat is all about a 360 point of view. Dressing for evening events Hansveni Dave, Fashion contributor Hansveni wears: Veiled ribbon bow headband, £485, Awon Golding; Silk dress, £348, Reformation; Sandals, £39.50, Marks & Spencer; Gold plated and sapphire earrings, £225, Loveness Lee; Double gold plated bangles, £410, YSSO I tend to stay away from prints for the evening because I always find the low lighting doesn't give them the attention they deserve, so save that for the day. Opting for a solid but rich colour, like this Reformation dress, has an impact without being too fussy. Petulia Galvin, a senior designer at Omnes, says: 'Soft hues like butter yellow, pinks and powder blues can be impactful – and often more memorable than playing it safe with a little black dress.' Fabric always plays a big part in my evening dress choice and I think silk and chiffon perfectly elevate a look. You can't go wrong with an elegant silk dress, it's classic. Chiffon or cotton crepe may be a less popular choice, but a great modern option. When worn layered with a slip underneath it gives the outfit a simple but interesting structure. Susamusa and Gimaguas are my favorite brands for those sheer pieces that still give me that elegant look I'm after. Get the look Where I think you can have the most fun with evening wear is in the jewellery. I've never been one for dainty jewellery – it should always make a statement, especially in the evening. Pairing hammered pieces with a straight hung fabric, like silk, makes the jewellery stand out even more. My go-to brand for textured jewellery is always Loveness Lee, their unique style provides you with compliments all evening. As for the fascinator – it's a style that used to intimidate me. I never felt like I could find a fascinator that would suit me. This Awon Golding one gives the ideal amount of drama without overwhelming the look; their modern style intertwined with the classic veils and bows makes the idea of wearing this traditional style a lot less daunting. Dressing for destination events Tamara Abraham, Acting Deputy Fashion Director Tamara wears: Stretch viscose blend dress, £325, Me+Em; Leather sandals, £200, Bobbies; Faux pearl bag, £98, Reiss; Enamel dipped earrings, £35, Whistles Destination events at this time of year tend to be accompanied by blazing sun and unrelenting heat, which can pose challenges on the style front (creasing and sweat marks being the least desirable). Lightweight, billowy fabrics are your friend, as is anything textured, like seersucker. That said, I love the clean lines and structure of this Me+Em dress, it looks elegant, feels comfortable, can accommodate a bra and I find pockets always key to giving the wearer a certain nonchalance. The viscose fabric won't crease – important for an all-day affair which might include long periods sitting, but also needs to look great on the dance floor in the early hours. Joyfully, there are more dresses of this calibre around than in seasons past. Fashion brands are finally waking up to the notion that, in fact, not all customers are leggy teenagers, and we need our occasion wear to work really hard for us. Finding something that ticks all the boxes comes as such a relief, it will be re-worn on special occasions for years to come. So, yes, it needs to be timeless too. Try these My more superficial advice? Don't be a wallflower. I love to wear a monochrome palette in my day-to-day life, but it's important to acknowledge that events this time of year are celebratory, so seize on that spirit and have fun with your look. Bright colour comes alive in the sun, so even if it's out of your comfort zone, give it a whirl. Trust me, it'll make sense in situ. Dressing for events in the city Sophie Tobin, Junior Fashion and Beauty Editor Sophie wears: Cecilie Bahnsen Beth dress, rent from £131.49, Hurr; Leather shoes, £450, Dear Frances; Zirconia and rhodium plated necklace, £815 and earrings, £255, Completedworks; Silk bag, £88, Hai City events have a certain cool factor to them which is also coupled with feeling very overdressed on public transport and tackling cobblestones in heels. Rental has evolved in the past few years to become the first stop for many people looking for occasion wear, as it was for me when beginning the search for this feature. 'What we offer is a curated shortcut' says Meg O'Hara of Rites, who keeps the rental platform's offering to a carefully selected edit of timeless, elevated and easy-to-wear pieces that photograph beautifully. Most of their rentals are around 10 to 15 per cent of retail price, so you're saving 85 to 90 per cent upfront, she says, meaning that you can wear something that would usually be out of your budget that feels really special, like this Cecilie Bahnsen dress which I'd had my eye on for a while. At just above ankle length (no trailing on dirty pavements) and in a textured fabric that's guaranteed not to crease, I felt comfortable and not too overdressed. Get inspired I'm never one for a stiletto and always look for an ankle strap and chunky heel. With the ballet flat resurgence comes all manner of flat shoes that can be worn to events – I particularly like About Arianne's 'Mina' pumps with a block heel and plenty of colour choices. Tailoring is a great option for the city and you can always add or remove a blazer depending on the weather – check out The Fold for waistcoats with high necklines. If in doubt, I would always choose a block colour and add fabulous accessories. Completedworks is my go-to for statement jewellery and Hai's dainty silk bags will fit everything you need. Dressing for black tie events Sonia Haria, Beauty Director Viscose and velvet dress, £475, Rixo; Leather shoes, £178 and drop earrings, £58, Reiss The first time I dressed in what I'd consider 'black tie' was at my school prom, aged 16. I wore a shiny, tomato-red satin ankle-length dress – with a bow around the waist in matching fabric, obviously – and some silver sparkly shoes. It may sound stylish but don't let that fool you: it was 2003. I had an updo, two hairsprayed-stiff ringlets of hair falling by either side of my face, a smattering of teenage acne and far too much silver eyeshadow (to match the shoes, naturally). Thankfully, times have changed and black tie doesn't need to mean fussy fabrics, extreme hair and uncomfortable heels. Case in point: this elegant black dress I'm wearing in our Telegraph shoot is exactly the feminine style of dressing I love, just a little elevated. It's not too flashy but the mixed fabrics – soft velvet for the main part with silk around the bust – keep it looking interesting. The halter neckline makes a nice change from a usual strappy gown style, and means you can skip a necklace and wear sparkly earrings, instead. Look smart I called a friend, the uber-stylish and fancy event-goer fashion influencer Kavita Cola, to find out how she styles black tie. 'When it comes to styling for a fancy occasion I always think that you need to feel like you,' she explains. 'I don't buy into a look that I know doesn't suit me, and I'm very comfortable and secure in a low-key colour.' Knowing what to accessorise your outfit with is just as important. 'If you're opting for a simple dress, focus on a fun bag or piece of jewellery, or a cool lip colour like a crimson red or a pink,' she adds. 'I'm never in a pair of shoes that I won't walk a mile in, so keep it comfortable, or even pick a flat shoe if you dare, but make it sparkly.' Dressing for events in the country Jess Burrell, Acting Fashion Editor Solace London dress, rent from £15, By Rotation; Leather shoes, £89, Dune; Straw hat, £195, V V Rouleaux When it comes to big events, and particularly weddings, I think renting is the way forward, particularly if it's a country affair that you don't need to travel too far for (most rentals are by the day). As well as saving money and feeling more sustainable, the value is that it allows you to be a little more experimental, pushing the boundaries of your style comfort zone. For me, By Rotation is by far the best rental platform out there, not least because it has a pop-up space in Mayfair where you can try on a beautiful selection of occasion wear. That's where I found the sunshine-yellow dress by Solace London I wore for our shoot. With its form-fitting asymmetric top and pleated waterfall-hem skirt, it strikes the right balance between fun and formal, showing that you've made an effort without going overboard. It's not a colour I have elsewhere in my wardrobe, but that's the great thing about rentals. 'When dressing for a country wedding, or any special occasion, I always lean into joy,' says Eshita Kabra-Davies, the founder of By Rotation. 'Floaty dresses in bold prints or unexpected textures work beautifully in rural settings and look great in photos.' With this in mind, it's also worth considering contemporary takes on florals courtesy of De La Vali and Rixo (which look great surrounded by grass). Try these What makes this look even more wedding worthy is the straw hat – I have a very large head, so the thought of finding any other hat than a cap fills me with dread. Whether or not you share this issue, it's a real treat to head to V V Rouleaux's Marylebone store to try on hats (including those that accommodate for larger heads). This oversized style felt not only comfortable but fun to wear, with criss-cross detailing on the brim to make it feel more fitted to a wedding than a beach. Brown or tan accessories were a good match for the mustard hue of the Solace London dress, but whatever you choose, remember to go for a block or wedge heel for the country wedding – it's no fun sinking into grass all day.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
7 items you should NEVER wear to work in the summer – and why sandals and shorts should always be avoided
AS temperatures rise in the UK, it doesn't mean your style standards should drop. Being comfortable, dressing appropriately and looking good can be tricky at this time of year, but to avoid getting it wrong there are some key items you should swerve. 8 Although we're all thrilled when the sunshine comes out and the warmer weather arrives it can play havoc with your workwear. Not only do you want to look presentable and office appropriate, you've also got to battle with the icy air-conditioning - or sometimes lack of - and how to avoid embarrassing sweat patches. But with some simple guidance you can get it right and avoid being sent home or outfit-shamed. Here, Fabulous ' fashion editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals the pieces you should avoid when considering your workwear wardrobe during summer. NYLON 8 If you can pick up an item of clothing (be it a dress, top or trousers) and rub the fabric between your fingers and it feels warm - don't wear it. Man-made fabrics like nylon, polyester and acrylic will make you sweat more than usual as they aren't breathable. And that means your skin can't breathe either, and then you overheat. Rubbing the fabric together saves you faffing around, turning clothes inside out to try and find a label with the item's material details on. Lighter fabrics like cotton, silk and linens will keep you cooler for longer and if you sweat, they dry faster. SANDALS Aside from the echoing slapping sound that follows you around an office when you walk and the sight of feet (because lets face it no one likes feet), wearing sandals to the office is too casual and actually bad for you. Those flat as a pancake sandals might be great from shuffling from the sunbed to the pool when you're on holiday, but they can cause long term problems if you wear them too much. Not only can it mean strain on the tissue between the heel and the toes meaning an increase in musculoskeletal conditions, but can also cause corns and calluses. Instead wear smart trainers made from natural materials like leather or cotton so that they're breathable and comfortable or pumps for a lighter, more summer look that has a substantial sole. DENIM SHORTS When we're at home on a hot day or packing for your holiday abroad, we immediately reach for shorts. Airy, comfortable and relaxed and a more leisurely look. 'Leisurely' shouldn't be associated with work, it's the opposite. Not only are denim shorts too casual, if short-short they reveal far too much than we wanted to see. If you insist shorts being the only summer answer to bottoms (and have forgotten about fluid skirts and trousers ever existed) then make sure they're long and tailored cotton. AKA Bermuda shorts which are a hit with Hailey Bieber and Gwyneth Paltrow. CROP TOPS If the men of Britain get ridiculed for ripping on their tops when there's just a glimpse of sunshine then women who show off their flesh in a crop top face the same scrutiny. Similar to the blokes, it's too much that we don't want to see. Not to mention it's too casual for an office. If you think it's going to keep you cool, it doesn't. The more your skin is exposed and in the sun the hotter you'll feel. If you cover up your skin it's shielded from the light and the heat so you will stay cooler. GREY Whilst stuffy grey suits and office wear have mostly disappeared from modern work uniforms, grey is a neutral that lots of people love (and rightly so) but it isn't made for hot weather. Grey is the one colour that shows sweat the most despite its popularity. If you're prone to sweating or know you're going to be roasting all day, stick to black, navy blue and cream or white. If in doubt go with white as it reflects the sun's rays anyway so will keep you cooler and it doesn't contain dyes that will highlight sweat patches. Prints in lighter hues are also a good idea as patterns disguise sweating, like a striped or floral shirt dress. BODY CON Tight, restrictive clothing is the last thing you should be wearing on a hot day. Your skin needs to be able to breathe throughout the working day and wearing body constrictive clothing can be dangerous. When heat is trapped the body's built-in cooling mechanisms, like sweating, don't work which can mean your temperature will only rise more and you could faint from heat exhaustion. Opt for light layers that contours your body's silhouette, for example a cropped blazer creates a defined waist and wide leg trousers that enhance an hourglass figure. Or wear a shirt dress that has a tailored fit or belt in cotton material. PYJAMA SETS 8 Co-ords of shorts and shirts or trousers and shirts in stripes, ginghams or florals are rife on the high street. They're perfect for holidays as they're light for packing (and wearing) or for the weekend but not for a professional office environment. Yes they are everywhere but if you'd feel silly wearing your actual nightwear to work don't take the high streets striped sets that look like PJs to work. Picture your favourite female powerhouse or CEO. Is she wearing pyjamas? No. By all means wear light and airy fabrics and colours, just watch your styling and more specifically just don't look like you've rolled out of bed.
