Wedding reception is a special event. Every women have trouble deciding what to wear to make them look sweet and great in the special event. An evening wedding reception seems to be even more troublesome. If you get invitation for wedding which held in the evening, it means you need formal dress than wedding those held during the day. I believe that all women want to look great in every time. Mostly in special even like wedding receptions. But remember, don"t overdress and upstage the bride. Below are some tips if you need to shop for an evening dress for wedding receptions:
Wear a special dress.
For an evening wedding dress, you can try to wear some special dress that you would wear for dinner at a nice and expensive restaurant.
Pay attention on the dress code.
The dress code is usually written in the invitation. Paying attention on it before you buy evening dresses for wedding receptions, so you can avoid being under dressed or dressed inappropriately
Watch the venue.
Pay attention on the venue where this wedding will be held. If possible, check the venue"s website before receptions. The more formal the venue, the more formal you should be.
Do not wear mini or short dress.
Mini dress or short dress is inappropriate for most wedding receptions. Even in a day one, you should not wear short dress. Wear long or knee length dress will impart freedom to you body to move in any path and make comfy.
Wear dress which has extra glitz.
Evening wedding reception need more glamour than a day time receptions. Wearing evening dress which has extra glitz or with glam accessories can make you more gorgeous in the evening wedding party. But not too glitzy, because you will draw to much attention to yourself.
Do not wear white dress.
Light dress in evening wedding party is not a good choice. Mostly white dress. You will be compete with bride if you do.
Don"t worry if you wearing the same colors as the bridesmaid or mothers.
It doesn"t matter if you are wearing the same colors as bridesmaid or family of the bride. But if it is possible, you can coordinate with bride family or bridesmaid before the receptions, so you will not be under dressed.
Do not wear opera-length gloves with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
If you wearing gloves, don"t forget to take it off when you eat or drink in the wedding receptions.
Use good judgment if the invitation doesn"t specify the formality of the event.
Wear something feminine and appropriate. Overtly sexy clothing doesn"t belong at a wedding receptions.
Wear darker colors.
A little black dress is often the perfect way to dress for an evening wedding receptions.
The most important thing is, whatever you wear, be comfortable. Don"t wearing something too tight or shoes that are too high. Because wedding receptions will last for several hours. So don"t kill yourself because of it.