subject: Dresses For Older Women To Wear To A Wedding [print this page] There are so many factors to consider when choosing an outfit. How can I cover them all? The ones that spring to mind immediately are 1) time of the weddingday or evening, 2) type of eventvery formal affair (ie, groom and grooms men in morning coats, a high-end reception) or a relatively low-key affair (ie, a small gathering in a backyard, at a restaurant, by a waterfall), and 3) ethnic and regional considerations. It goes without saying that there are different expectations among the various cultural groups. And I think where you live in the world, even which part of theUnited States, will dictate what is appropriate dress.
All that said, I intend to forge on, sharing what Ive noticed and my thoughts on wedding guest attire for women over 50. Ill leave it to you to pick and choose what you think will apply to your upcoming affair. And I would also love to hear what youve noticed at recent weddings. This post will focus on the main garmentthe cheap prom dresses for older women to wear to a wedding.
A wedding is a huge event in a familys history and very often involves a years worth of planning. I believe guests should show their appreciation for the momentous occasion by wearing something more than what theyd wear to a neighborhood cocktail party. This doesnt mean, however, that you have to buy a dress youll never have occasion to wear again. Or even that you have to buy a dress.
Not Too Trendy. If youre on a budget or just hate to spend money on a dress that cant be worn everyday, look for dresses in the classic styles that flatter over 50 women. A good quality dress in a classic stylesuch as V-necks, simple sheaths, A-lines and wrapsthat is well cared for will last for years.
Good for Day and Evening. Its not always possible, but I love when I find a great evening or prom dresses 2012 that can be worn to both day and evening events. When I want to buy a dress that works for either side of sunset, I consider two things: 1) fabric and 2) pattern. Light, airy floral prints are too garden party for night time. So when I want a dress for day and night, I look for a garment in a solid color or with an abstract or geometric design. Quality fabric is also important even if youre just planning to wear the dress for a day wedding. You want to buy the best quality dress in your price range. I tend to spend more on dresses for weddings. But if I choose wisely, the dress gets used for other fancy dress occasions.
Good for Dressy Affairs. Theres no question in my mind: If you want a dress that looks smashing at both a nice gathering and a grand affair, choose something in a rich pattern and fabric.Or, when in doubt, especially for evening, you cant go wrong with a little black dress. Your accessories, particularly jewelry, can transform a simple black sheath into a very elegant look.
Fabulous for Your Figure. Ive listed this strategy last because I figure it really goes without saying. If you feel like a million bucks in a dress that flatters your body shape, youll look like a million bucks. And thats the way you should look at a wedding. There are dresses to flatter every body shape this season. Heres a sample of the different styles for different body shapes.
