Wedding Guest Dresses for 2012

If you go shopping for an appropriate dress, to wear at a wedding, you have so many options in front of you, that you're bound to be confused. The first thing you need to realize at such times, is that you can't buy a dress just because it looks beautiful. There are many other things you need to consider before you pick a dress, most of which are mentioned below. Your attire in public speaks a lot about the kind of person you are, and this makes it even more important that we pick up the very best, isn't it?

Various Options in Wedding Guest Dresses




Vintage Dresses

Suddenly, vintage themes have become a part of contemporary trends. You can consider vintage dresses as your first option in wedding guest dresses this year. These dresses would give you a royal, and a classy look without having to try too hard. Choose a dress in the colors of terracotta, yellow, pastels, cream and blue if you plan to wear something that portrays a vintage look. If it's a summer wedding, you can experiment with some lace around the dress. However, if you plan to wear the dress at night, you should probably only stick to black lace. Try bustles too!




Flaunt The Colors

Until some years back, it was assumed that one isn't supposed to experiment with colors. This year, you can surprise everyone with some really nice shades, that are different and unique. In the summers, you can probably wear something in cooling shades of blue, earth green and lilac. If you're buying this dress for a winter wedding, you can try a shocking red, sensual violet or maybe, majestic bottle green. Don't be skeptical about choosing a bright color, unless you're going to feel uncomfortable wearing one.




Make a Statement

Your third option would be a dress that makes a statement. How? Well, it's simple. Choose a dress with meaning, with an inspiration that can be felt immediately. Are you someone who was inspired by the dresses in the 60's? Then this year you can choose, or get a similar dress stitched. In the 60's, shoulder pads and the famous Jackie Kennedy pillbox hat were trending. If it's a late evening wedding, you can team up a formal shirt and knee-length skirt as your dress. You can also try music inspired clothing depending on particular music, and the era in which it was a trend.




Keep It Stylish

There are many women who prefer being clad in simple clothing, but they might just want to consider that again. We've just stepped into a new decade where fashion has a whole new meaning, and everything is about keeping it stylish. Pick a dress that has wonderful style, and a pattern that would make anyone's head turn. We all know the difference between something that is fashionable, and something that is not, so choose something that has immense styling.




Theme It

Many couples today decide to have a theme for their wedding, and it's very important that you dress perfectly in accordance with it. Most of us receive invitations beforehand to help us decide our attire for the wedding, but sometimes we don't. For such times, always keep a simple black, red, white and violet dress ready. According to the theme, you just need to pick up accessories instead of picking up dresses. This way, you have multiple options ready.

Important Tips For Guest Dresses




Season Colors

Every year, one ascertains the 'colors of season' after every huge fashion week for that season. This spring season saw some really colorful designs. The favorite colors were poppy, Tiffany blue, geranium, hyacinth, sandstone, grass, canary, honey, ink and orange. Make sure your dress has one of these. My personal pick would be a Tiffany blue; always soothing. The winter should see a lost of pastels, with a touch of bright here and there. Dwelling in doubt? Go with sandstone! Still worried about design? Try paisley in the colors mentioned before.

Accessories To Complement The Wedding Guest Dresses




Footwear

Seldom should you settle down for flats, with your dress. Always opt for heels, up to about 4 inches. Anything more than that for a wedding, and you almost have a wardrobe malfunction. This year, lace is the thing. Don't make your footwear too frilly; buy something that is elegant. Due to certain circumstances, if you have to wear flats, choose gladiators. By the way, the 'Paris Hilton Women's Goddess Gladiator Sandals' are totally worth the price! Try those. Try not to imitate something you see on the ramp instinctively.




Handbags

Never carry a bag with more than one compartment, to a wedding. The size of the bag again, shouldn't exceed 12 inches in height. Clutches are a safe bet. They will never, ever let you down. Never carry a shoulder bag that ends above your waist line; a better judgment would be below the elbow. Bold colors are the thing this season, but carry them only till summer. In winters, go back to basics with black, gray, white and the occasional beige. This season, Prada came in with quite a few clutches, that too with the trending lace.




Jewelry

Tropical abstract patterns are trending this year. Wearing these dresses to a wedding might give your attire a more casual look than needed. Instead, we're going to try, and bring these patterns in our jewelry. Opt for bright, yet delicate jewelry. Bold jewelry in bright colors is never meant for a wedding. However, your first choice should always be pearls. They never go out of fashion! You have to be very careful with the jewelry you choose. If you wear big dangling earrings, avoid a necklace. Space it out!

These ideas relating to wedding guest dresses will make sure your attire is best-suited for weddings this year. Remember, your comfort does matter, but not so much that you elegance. This year is a year of colors; make good use of them. No bright colors for the night! Your attire has to be fresh, and novel. If you have time, try styling your own dress. Hope this information cleared all your doubts. I'm sure you'll pick the best dress there is!