Is it really inappropriate to wear jeans or a (very) sexy black dress to a wedding?
Not for the American influencer Lauren Perez who posted, in January on Instagram, a photo of her own wedding which featured Kendall Jenner, her maid of honor.
The latter appeared in a barely covering outfit, which led to a wave of indignant comments under the post.
What Lauren Perez replied in capital letters: "She is beautiful, and I loved it!"
Proof that marriage remains one of the rare occasions framed by clothing laws entirely governed by the bride and groom?
Is the formal
dress code
no longer what it used to be?
Between the tradition, the clothes that we already have, the available budget, the look of the guests changes with the times.
However, is it still subject to the major prohibitions which notably prohibit black, jeans or even sneakers?
Nothing is less sure.
General relaxation
“Marriage is no less coded than before.
But it is less formal,” observes Nessa Buonomo, founder of
the Barefoot Bride blog and the
Love etc
wedding festival
.
Since 2009, the specialist has noticed a clear sophistication in the aesthetics of weddings: the influence of social networks, in particular Pinterest and its flow of polished images, has made the event a real exercise in style.
An evolution that leads to another: espadrilles for the witnesses, black for the bridesmaids, sneakers for the groom, followed by his wife who draws her personalized pair at the end of the evening... Formerly banished, these pieces from the daily register are making a place for themselves in the
wedding
dress code .
Provided you have the
Brief and graphic charter
The race for the most beautiful marriage has favored clothing guidelines.
Formerly reserved for the most chic receptions, they have given way to the famous “theme” which defines the atmosphere of the ceremony.
Rustic, spangled, 1920s... "Now the newlyweds create their logo, their own graphic charter, and brief their guests," explains Nessa Buonomo.
The choice of the pace of the guests must respect the will of the hosts.
And this, even if a theme is not clearly stated.
Wearing a blouse and jeans for a secular wedding followed by a cocktail in a bar goes without a hitch.
A T-shirt and a pair of Converse for a ceremony in a place of worship, followed by dinner in a castle, probably much less.
When in doubt, it is always good to inquire with the bride and groom.
Read alsoWhy do brides wear white dresses?
The art and the way
If the clothing vocabulary of the wedding has expanded, one requirement remains.
Whether it's dressed up or laid back, a guest outfit should 'make a statement'.
Which is quite possible with everyday clothes.
Therefore, it is a question of balancing one's outfit, by drawing on the register of elegance.
So, sneakers, yes, but a clean pair;
a denim jacket, yes, but over a chic jumpsuit.
Finally, if we had to retain a single "don't", according to Nessa Buonomo, it would then be the white dress.
But again, there may be exceptions.
In short, what a bride wants is law.
