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By Lisa Haynes Rules of engagement
HILE the first rule of being awedding guest is nevertooutshine the bride, that doesn’tmean dressing down for the
occasion. With an estimated twobillion people world-
wide watching this year’sroyal wedding, the con- gregation temporarilytransformed Westminster Abbeyinto arainbowcatwalk. The Queen wore lemon yellow, mother of the
bride Carole Middleton opted for skyblue while Prince Harry’s on-offgirlfriend Chelsy Davy sported aqua green. Style leaders Victoria Beckham, Tara Palmer-
Tomkinson and Samantha Cameron chose very different ensembles involving headpiece, hat and hair jewelleryrespectively. But their mantra wasthe same –let Kate Mid- dleton have her ultimate fashion moment.
ROYALnuptials aside, unless you’re attending a black tie or cocktail affair,the rules for adaytime wedding are slightlymore relaxed –and you won’thaveanaudience of billions to scrutinise your choice of hat. “The goal is to create an outfit that’scheerful
and celebratory, ideallysomething similar to what you’dwear to adaytime religious occasion –but dressier,” explain HillaryKerrand Katherine Power,authors of newbook What to Wear,Where. With photographic evidence aplenty on anyaver-
age wedding day, your outfit shouldn’tbecome the talking point over the cutting of the cake. “The trick to getting your daytime wedding
look right is reallypaying attention to your choice of materials,”Kerrand Power advise. “Avoid super-casual fabrics at all costs, mean-
ing no jersey, cotton, or
polyester.Instead,reach for lightweight dressy fabrics likechiffon or silk, as theywill give youthe right hint of formality.”
Colour marriage
Style: Coast Lotus drape maxi dress, £175 PA PHOTO/COAST
UNLESS you’ve got the bride’sapproval, stay away from white. Pale colours can also cause problems, risking accusations of stepping into the bride’sspotlight, according to Kerr and Power. “You should neverwear awhite dress –this includes cream, ecru, and even nude. Avoiding white-heavy prints is imperative too. Our rule is the print cannot be 50 per cent white or more.” Black might be the choice of colour for gothic nuptials and funerals, butkeep things lighter for a summer wedding. “Generallyspeaking, it’sbetter to stick to cheerful colours for daytime weddings: think light and bright,”say Kerr and Power.“That said, youcan wear black –especiallyifthe wedding
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