Fashion
What to Wear to A Summer Wedding, As Shown By Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Miranda Kerr, and More
With Memorial Day just around the corner, summer wedding season will soon be heating up. Even though you're probably not invited to Kimye's superstar wedding this month (did you hear it's been moved to Florence, Italy?), chances are you will be attending at least one ceremony this summer. And rather than scrambling through your closet to find a last-minute outfit each weekend, why not get a head start on your summer wedding wardrobe with these celeb-inspired ensembles that are cute, classy, and just the right amount of casual? Click through to check out my top picks from the red carpet, plus find out where you can score similar looks right now.
Rachel Bilson's Floral Dress
What warm weather occasion does a floral frock not work for? Follow in Bilson’s footsteps by opting for a tailored fit like the one on her pink Mary Katrantzou dress, and be sure to choose a basic pump to keep the ensemble from looking too busy.
Zoe Saldana's One-Shouldered Maxi
Saldana’s asymmetrical Victoria Beckham maxi is the perfect inspiration for a nighttime beach wedding with its casual, Grecian goddess draping and understated detailing. Of course, be careful about whose wedding you choose to wear white too — alterna-brides will be totally down.
Kim Kardashian's Front-Slit LBD
Despite the breezy weather, summer weddings can be formal too, so dress for the occasion in a sexy, all-black ensemble like the Wes Gordon number Kardashian wore to a recent NBCUniversal event. One tip: If you’re sporting a dramatic front slit, try to keep things elegant with a covered up bodice rather than a plunging version.
Miranda Kerr's Crop-Top Dress
Not quite sure a crop top is summer wedding appropriate? Then opt for the next best thing: a crop-top dress — like Kerr’s Victoria Beckham number — that’s both demure and on-trend.
Naomi Watts's Tea-Length Dress
The perfect compromise between a maxi and mini, a tea-length dress like Watts’s Calvin Klein ensemble is ideal for a casually elegant affair. Bonus points if you go for a strapless cut and lace overlay.
Jessica Alba's Metallic Fit-and-Flare Dress
Just as cute for a weekend brunch as a summer wedding, a metallic fit-and-flare dress — like Alba’s leopard-print Mary Katrantzou creation — looks super flattering and majorly stylish on every shape and size.
Get the Look: Metallic Fit-and-Flare Dress
Ladakh metallic fit-and-flare dress, $135, urbanoutfitters.com
Rosario Dawson's Printed Peplum Dress
Love a laid-back, tailored, and visually intriguing look? Then hit your summer wedding in a peplum-waist dress, like the fun, graphic one Dawson donned at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
Ashley Tisdale's Snakeskin Dress
Floral prints and femme fits just too girly for your taste? Give you summer wedding wardrobe some edge by donning a snakeskin-print dress like Ashley Tisdale, who added a few bright accessories to make it even more daring.
Adelaide Kane's Strapless Jumpsuit
Not all summer weddings require a red carpet-ready dress. For the super-casual occasions, take your glamour down a notch with a strapless jumpsuit in a fun hue, like the deep red version Kane wore to a recent CW event. Go for a tapered leg to add some structure to the look, or opt for a wide-leg version for a truly beachy feel.
