Friday, May 21, 2010

What should she wear to a Southern Wedding?

My girlfriend and I are going to a wedding in August in Atlanta, Georgia. I am wearing a shirt, tie and sportcoat. She only wears blue jeans. I would like to help her pick out and buy her an outfit. What is appropriate a dress/skirt, please help?

What should she wear to a Southern Wedding?
I went to a wedding in Mississippi and everyone was dressed very conservatively, almost dowdy. Even young women were wearing "mother of the bride" attire. I would suggest a two piece suite in some shade of pastel, nude pantyhose, and a moderate pump for footwear. Make sure the suit has a skirt and not pants. If you are attending an African American wedding - wear a hat with feathers. In general, I find that women in the south tend to dress about 15 years older than they actually are.
Reply:she doesn't have to wear a dress or skirt but it would be nice if she did. instead a nice pair of light colored pants and nice blouse will work. since it is august and sure to be hot she might feel more comfortable in a dressy skorts outfit.
Reply:idk if you will know what im talking about, but the old like 60-70 dresses that arent tight n like poof at the bottom and are tee lenght (right below knees) of any colr wouldbe great...





you can go to: www.dillards.com, go below style watch for her to summer dresses and any of thse dresses wouldbe good...they are all ute!!! good luck and pick a good color on her!!!
Reply:she should at least have a nice skirt and shirt with a pair of cute sandals or a nice dress with sandals but not blue jeans and a t-shirt that is just not right
Reply:Well being a Georgia Girl I can tell you it will be hot and humid in August. So she needs to wear something that she can feel comfortable in. You didn't mention if it is an indoor or outdoor wedding but a cute sundress would be nice. A sweater or something to throw over her shoulders is a must since most southern establishments have the AC turned down cold enough for a meat locker. You must be a nice guy to help your girlfriend go shopping!! Good for you.
Reply:I am a jeans girl, too. I prefer skirt/top combos to dresses any day. She could also look for a pair of wide leg gauchos - they are flowy pants that look like a skirt, paired w/ a cute top. Sandals or low heels will complete the look, plus no need for panty hose. Lots of women wear stuff like that down here because of the heat.





Oh, and to the one who said in MS/South we look like we dress 15 years older - get over yourself! I live here and we don't. We just dress appropriate to the situation and some ladies still follow the older versions of etiquette. Which calls for certain outfits for certain events. And if momma says to wear it, you wear it.
Reply:A sundress, Not white. She might get a kick out of a hat since a dress is going to unique for her anyway, but certainly Not necessary. Have fun..
Reply:Here are some some ideas that she could wear:


*She could a wear a nice dark blue dress with a necklace and earrings


*Or she could wear a black skirt with a some nice jewelery
Reply:My suggestion is to head for "Ross" (An inexpensive store we have here in the south) find a light pastel print sundress and White sandals. You don't want something real bright or different as it would call attention away from the bride and the bride is always the Brightest, Loudest, Beautiful and most important person at any Southern Wedding.
Reply:buy her a nice flowly dress with cute kitten heal sandals. BCBG girls have beautiful dresses appropriate for summer weddings. also, you can wear it again.
Reply:A knee length or just above the knee skirt or dress will work. If shes "funny" about her figure, Wrap Dresses do a great job at masking imperfections in the mid section. In general, think of what color she looks good in and search for a dress/ skirt and top in that shade. You can find reasonable shoes that look super cute at Payless for $20 or less. The dress/ skirt and top can be found at someplace like Target (or the website). If shes like me and hates dressing up - I'm a jeans girl too- remind her its just for 1 day and no will pay much attention to her.. they'll focus on the happy couple . Good luck.
Reply:she can wear a dress or skirt. i think dresses are easier. it will hot and humid so hopefully the wedding is indoors. how much do you want to spend? ann taylor or ann taylor loft has really cute sundresses. if you don't want to spend a lot, then try forever 21 or charlotte russe.


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