Dressing for a Wedding

"OK.  We need to divide and conquer!"  Weddings can be crazy and hectic, especially when you are in the wedding.  You must be attentive to all guests, make sure catering is a success, and also ensure the bride is not MIA.  What is as important, if not more than the above, is dressing for the wedding.  It's important to look fabulous for the thousands of pictures that will be taken, but its also important to not out-shine the bride.

If you are a bridesmaid: you will probably be expected to buy your own dress, but it will match the number of other bridesmaids.  Dresses are usually fitted months in advance to the actual wedding, so try not to gain any weight between then and the big event.  Although the bride should have the final say, try to get your opinion heard, as some evil brides will often choose a hideous dress on purpose.  In Sex and the City, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda each have a different style and different color dress, but make in the same material.  This provides an security that the dress you are given will be your coloring and fit your figure. 

If you are a guest: NEVER EVER, under ANY conditions wear white, unless it's your wedding.  If your closet is set on fire an hour before the wedding and all you are left with is a white suit, go naked, as it would be less controversial.  White accessorizes and jewelry is okay, but wearing a white dress will have you excluded from following weddings for the next century.  Beware of dark shirts as dance floors are unforgiving in the perspiration department.  Makeup should also be applied with the same caution because there might be little opportunity to use the bathroom.  Remember camera flashes can be unflattering as they can reveal see-through outfits (a white bra on display is rather embarrassing) and washed-out faces.  When applying makeup add a little more bronzer, and blush than usual.

Weddings are perfect for meeting new friend, new lover-interests, and old rivals.  Make sure you look your best and have fun!