A Handy Guide to Dressing For A Wedding In Asia

Venue

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Once you know where the wedding will be held, you may want to consider the venue when picking out your outfit. Check whether the event will be outdoors or indoors, on a beach shore or a grassy garden. This will also give you an idea of how formal the wedding will be.

How will this affect your outfit? If you are attending a beach wedding, you might want to hold off on the stilettos, suits, and floor-length gowns. Instead, choose outfits that have lightweight fabric and vibrant colours. For men, you might want to go for printed blazers over a white shirt and black pants, while for women, you can wear bright mini dresses, loose midis, or trendy rompers. Be reminded to wear beach-appropriate footwear, too!

On the other hand, if you will be a guest in a city wedding, you may be required to bring your A-game. That usually calls for black-tie attire. You may opt for evening gowns, formal cocktail dresses, or even elegant suits, as long as you are comfortable, you are fitting properly into the attire, and you are not upstaging the couple.

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Weather

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Just because you know where the wedding will take place does not guarantee that you already know what to expect. A beach wedding does not always fall on a hot day, sadly. Seasons will also depend on the country you are headed to. Make sure you know what the weather will be like in that particular area on the day of the wedding. In that way, you can come prepared with attire that is appropriate. Consider the season, the temperature, and even the humidity.

Body Type

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Another important factor you should consider is your body type. It has been mentioned earlier that you must make sure that your chosen outfit fits you properly. Well, that cannot happen if you are not aware of your body type and what you should and should not wear. For instance, men with a muscular build may want to look for suits that are being sold separately, since their sizing is tricky, while slender guys may try buying their suits one size down for a more proportioned fit.

On the other hand, women with an apple body type would look great in strapless or maxi dresses. Do not forget to accessorize, but just be sure to keep it light and delicate! Meanwhile, petite women would do well to choose garments that accentuate their curves and elongate their legs. Try putting on a high belt or going for a wrap dress to emphasize your figure.

So before you order your outfit online, make sure you did an adequate amount of research. Stick to the dress code and be mindful of the weather and the venue, but still wear something comfortable yet flattering to your body type! In that way, you can let the real you shine as you watch the newly-wed couple head on to their happily ever after.

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Written by Alyson C Lacey

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