Whether you are invited to a wedding, a baptism, a Bar Mitzvah or any other event, you may have received instructions regarding the dress code to follow. Color, theme... If your hosts want to impose a dress code, you must stick to it (even if powder pink or country style are not usually your allies). If it is a wedding, it goes without saying that white should be avoided since it is reserved for the queen of the party: the bride! The same goes for black, associated with mourning, which we prefer to put aside for the duration of the ceremony.

Another rule: this type of event often takes place in places of worship, which are sometimes governed by standards of decorum. To avoid any discomfort in the assembly, find out beforehand about the codes of good conduct specific to the place: bare shoulders, necklines, short dresses, (too) open shirts, etc. are sometimes frowned upon during these religious ceremonies.

In any case, whatever celebration you are invited to, elegance is essential: your hosts will appreciate that their guests look their best during their event. So, play the game!

For this ceremony, the idea is not to steal the spotlight from the star of the day (the bride, for example) but to be chic without overdoing it. And to be elegant, two options are available to you.

Option number 1: you choose a sober outfit (for example, solid-colored), or even casual chic, because you want to be able to easily wear your look again after the party. Focus on the details and accessories to dress up your outfit: gold jewelry, perfect manicure, matching shoes and belt, an original bag in shape or color... Everything is allowed to brighten up your look (and the evening).

Option number 2: you prefer to do the opposite and choose an outfit specifically for this occasion: lace, frills, and other ruffles are yours! Then adopt simple accessories, without embellishments, to lighten your look; clutch and black, white, or neutral shoes, discreet jewelry, and light makeup are recommended.

No matter which option you choose, the ultimate rule is as follows: think of clothes in which you are comfortable. Ceremonies are often long and full of twists and turns, so your look must follow you throughout. Be careful, for example, with very high and/or thin heels if you are not used to wearing them, or with new leather shoes that could become your worst enemies on the dancefloor!

To be at the height of elegance, favor noble materials (linen, satin, silk...) that will give, by their essence, a refined aspect to your outfit, and pastel colors or even downright flashy to bring cheerfulness to the ceremony. Extravagances are of course allowed, but with distinction: Ladies, if you do not like wearing a dress, think of a pantsuit or bermuda shorts. The height of masculine-feminine chic, it becomes more-than-charming when paired with a pair of pumps and a shoulder bag or handbag. Gentlemen, say goodbye to the three-piece suit version of "café boy": today, it is reinvented through patterned fabrics (houndstooth, Prince of Wales, checks...) and increasingly original colors. If you prefer a more sober version, replace basic black with trendy navy blue or fir green. Finally, twist your suit with a bow tie or a tie (take advantage of it, it is making a comeback!), and a leather wristlet.

Come on, let’s get the party started!