What to Wear: June Wedding

Sarah wrote in recently with a request for a wedding. Originally she was planning on a black dress. Call me old fashioned, but I just can’t stomach black for a wedding (or white…or red). So she found a gorgeous blue number and came back for accessory help:

I LOVE this new dress! Have you ever tried something on and felt like it was made for you? I tried this one on and felt like I could carry a red carpet! Soooo, what would you wear with this?

Technically, you could do silver or navy with the dress. But basic black accessories take it to the next level. Be careful, going with patent could accidentally cross this over into nuevo-eighties territory:

Dress – Love the bright color, the silk and the dramatic draping. This is one serious dress!
Shoes – Find something with a little more substance to ground the dress. This pair has a stacked heel and simple toe.
Clutch – A basic piece from Forever 21.
Bracelet – An Egyptian silver piece from the Met.
Earrings – Sterling silver ball earrings are a festive alternative to pearls.
Coat – In white from French Connection for a fairly reasonable $99.

Unintentionally, this came out very Jackie O late 1960’s. Which is perfectly fabulous and glam for a wedding!

PS: Does a white coat violate the no-white-to-a-wedding rule? I don’t think it does…