How To Dress For A Summer Wedding

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Still, "selecting the right wardrobe for summer does not have to bechallenging," says Mirian Lamberth, Nautica's creative director,whose summer line has become a popular choice in wedding wear."Think classic, clean and comfortable. For a more dressed upoccasion, pair a crisp white shirt with classic khakis and throw ona linen blazer. If you want to step the look up a notch, anautical-inspired tie will do the trick."
Warm-Weather Looks
Besides creating casual, comfortable summer lines, some designersand retailers are creating wedding-wear Web sites, which caninclude slideshows, advice on how to accessorize and tips onetiquette. Can't find what you are looking for on jcrew.com? Arepresentative will call you to help make suggestions.
The increasingly popular destination wedding has caused manydesigners to come up with resort lines, some of which can be wornto weddings in the country; others, to ceremonies on the beach.
Guests hitting the grass "still dress up, even if it is not in agrand ballroom," says Jung Lee of Fete, a high-end event planningcompany. They might opt for a silk thigh-skimming dress that compliments the natural surroundings. Men aren't necessarilyexpected to wear a suit and tie--khakis or a linen suit will often do.
If the invitation says black tie, tuxedos are expected, but in the summer a dark suit with a dark black tiemay also suffice. Women can substitute long gowns with a lighter tea-length dress that makes a sophisticated statement without the weight.
Since summerwear is made of light fabrics, it's important to choosecomplementary accessories. Women will want to "make sure [they]have a great pair of metallic sandals or shoes," says HeatherLevine, fashion editor at theknot.com, "preferably flats so thatyour heel doesn't get stuck in the sand or the lawn." She alsosuggests taking a cue from the invitation. "Many weddings now havecolor themes, so if the invite is red and blue you may not want towear that color because the bride and bridesmaids will probably bewearing something of that hue."
Whatever the occasion, the key to this summer's wedding attire isto be comfortable and to remember that no matter the budget, thereis a fashionable look for you. In Pictures: How To Dress For A Summer Wedding
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