5 EXPERT SUMMER WEDDING STYLE RULES

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1. READ (AND HEED) THE INVITATION
These aren’t just pretty little pieces of paper. A wedding invitation is the first clue when it comes to pulling together an on-point look for the occasion. Make sure you pore over the details and check to see if the soon-to-be-wed couple has specified a dress code.

“The most important thing to bear in mind when attending a wedding is that you respect the dress code on the invitation,” says celebrity stylist Joe Ottaway. “I’d suggest erring on the smart side, too.” Mind this man’s words – his past credits include dressing the likes of David Gandy and Jude Law.

2. REVIEW THE VENUE
No, not on TripAdvisor. Before deciding on what to wear to a wedding, it’s worth considering where it’s taking place.

“If it’s a beach ceremony in the Bahamas then a light-colored suit, white short-sleeved shirt and loafers worn sockless are ideal,” says style writer Miriam Bouteba. “Not so, however, if the nuptials are scheduled for Birmingham in May, where a darker look offering more coverage would serve you better.”