It is very interesting to receive wedding invitations by mail. You open it to read Happiness News, and then you will see it in the lower right corner: "Creative Black Tie", "Casual Elegance" or "Black Tie Optional". What are the meanings of these terms? What should they wear at the wedding?
In the past, the only design that appeared in a wedding invitation was a "black tie" or a "white tie." The good news about these forms of clothing is that they have a very clear meaning for both men and women. They will also tell you the formality of the wedding. Any ceremonial book can tell you exactly how to wear a black tie or a white tie for a wedding, which is great because you don't want to know what to wear.
Recently, however, couples have begun to use terms such as "study casual" or "casual elegance" in their wedding invitations. The question of these terms [and why you shouldn't use them for your wedding] is because they don't actually mean anything. They are recent inventions and are very vague, letting the guests wonder what the couple actually expects them to wear. For some reason, couples don't want their guests to choose what to wear at the wedding.
So let us say that you are the ruthless recipient of one of the invitations. Where should you start? You can call the bride's mother first and ask her to provide a clearer definition. The problem is that "casual elegance" means that everyone is different; it is not shameful to ask the bride's mother what it means to her family!
A common starting point is to make mistakes in over-wearing rather than poorly. If you like it a little more than some other wedding guests, then at least it looks better than someone who looks like a lazy person. Weddings are very special events, and investing too much effort always looks better than not enough. If possible, female guests should plan to wear a skirt or at least wear a skirt. Men should always wear a tie. If you arrive at the wedding and see that no one else is wearing a tie, you can always put it in your pocket to fit.
Now go into the details... "Black tie optional" is actually the easiest to crack design. This means that the bride and groom really want their guests to wear a black tie, but are afraid to come out and ask for it. So for this type of wedding, men should wear tuxedos, and ladies should wear black ties. Look for long dresses in the floor or very charming cocktail dresses. Whether it's pearls or crystals, any piece should be paired with the best wedding jewellery.
For "creative black tie", men should wear tuxedos, but they should add some color, such as tartan or paisley bow tie. Male guests can also choose to wear red bow tie and cumberbund instead of traditional black. Female guests can basically wear any black tie wedding, although you may try to add a taste to your outfit with a stand out accessory, such as a unique handbag or a pair of shoes.
Things get a bit tricky when it comes to more ambiguous terms such as "casual leisure" or "casual elegance." In fact, they may actually tell you more about the reception than to suggest what to wear. [For example, you might want to find a buffet instead of a formal seat dinner.] I recommend men wearing suits or loose slacks and blazers, sometimes with festive color or patterned ties. Ladies should wear anything worn during the afternoon wedding, just like a beautiful day dress with pearl wedding jewels.
Don't panic if you receive an invitation to invite one of the confusing costumes. Just try your best to dress up for the wedding celebration and you will do well.
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