OOTD: Wearing Black To A Wedding

Wear Black to A Wedding - M&Co Jumpsuit

Would you wear black to a Wedding??

A couple of years ago, my boyfriend and I were going to a fabulous wedding and one of the guests attending was, I dunno, a kinda celebrity in the Sporting World I guess? (I didn't really know...!!). Anyways Graham (my boyf) was all shocked and flabbergasted when he heard that the date of this sporty celeb, was going to be wearing black to the Wedding. Literally, from the guy who couldn't care less about clothes, there was shock all over his face like, You just don't do that!!? Do you?


Well, yes in my opinion. Why not? Black fits perfectly well at every other occasion, why not at a Wedding? Here's my top tips on How To Wear Black To A Wedding:

1. Flash the flesh! Not in a Pretty Woman kinda way, obvs! But go for a strappy style or simple bandeau neckline, get your arms or legs out to avoid looking too sombre.
2. Add a tan. Black looks great with a tan in Summer! Super chic!
3. Add some glamour with your accessories!

When M&Co asked me to put together a look for Summer Wedding, this culotte jumpsuit* was literally the first thing that caught my eye. Despite being black (not the most obvious Summery choice) here's why I love it:

1. It's a classic elegant shape
2. Culottes are totes on trend right now
3. The loose, fitting culottes are great for a hot day -  and will also get me through a big Wedding dinner!

I wanted to go for quite a dramatic look, to take my jumpsuit out of the office and onto the dancefloor... So I added some killer heels - these lace up beauty's are from Fashionchick*. I'm not usually big on headwear at Weddings, so this bow headband with lace veil is a modern take on the traditional fascinator!


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Wear Black to A Wedding - ASOS headband

This Veiled Bow Headband is by Rock N Rose and is just the epitome of Hollywood glamour for me! You can imagine a 40's filmstar wearing something like this with a big white fur... (Note to self, buy white fur). This one I nabbed off ASOS when there was a discount on, as the headband should have been £36.

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Wear Black to A Wedding - Ti Sento

With a simple outfit, I think it's nice to add a little drama with the accessories!

This elegant, gilded bangle is from Ti Sento* - and what better brand to pick to complete my chic, black look than a classic Italian design? I'm such a fan! They have a store in Manchester's Trafford Centre (very convenient!!) so if you're around, do go in for a nosey... They have a mix of timeless and flamboyant pieces which is very Italian! LOVE.

The boxy bag is a vintage pieces that my mum picked up for my recently. It looks SO elegant, and is finished in silk, which is just beautiful!


Wear Black to A Wedding - ASOS headband
Wear Black to A Wedding - M&Co Jumpsuit
Wear Black to A Wedding - M&Co Jumpsuit
Wear Black to A Wedding - M&Co Jumpsuit

Would you wear black to a Wedding? I'm interested to know!

Have a look at M&Co's full range of Wedding Guest dresses, if you're not ready to go all-black, they do have some lovely floral outfits and maxi dresses.

On Wednesday I'll be showing how it IS possible to wear white to a Wedding, so do check that out at 7pm!



14 comments:

  1. I haven't got any weddings at all this year weirdly! I think it's a lot more open re dress codes now, there's less stigma around what "isn't the done thing". My nan wore black to my wedding and rocked it! This is great look that's covered for a church but the shoes and colour carry it right through to evening. Great job Hols xx

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  2. OMG Holly you look stunning :) I love this outfit and you could definitely rock it at a wedding! i have 3 to go to this year... So I might just have to branch out! x

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  3. I think wearing black to a wedding is amazing. Its a very classic look and never goes out of style. Perfect for formal occasions! You look so beautiful in these pictures xxx

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  4. You look absolutely stunning! I can't get into the mindset of black at a wedding being okay though - it strikes me as a bit too sombre?! I think if you paired, say, a black skirt with a lilac top, or something, it would offset that. But that's just me being a bit of a traditionalist, I suppose! xx

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  5. Ahh thank you! No worries, I have gone to the extreme in a head to toe black look! But like you say, you could always add more colour with the accessories! I'd also dress this jumpsuit down and wear it to work with loafers & maybe shirt underneath on a cooler day - very handy :-) xxx

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  6. Thank you very much! Yes, I was trying to channel Audrey Hepburn! Haha! :-) xxx

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  7. Ooh yes! Thank you veeery much! I only have 1 Wedding this year which makes a change!? xx

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  8. Exactly! We went to a Wedding where the bridesmaids wore simple black dresses and it looked really elegant! Bet your nanna rocked her OOTD!! :-D xx

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  9. You look so gorgeous in this jumpsuit! Personally, I wouldn't' wear black to a wedding, however only because I see weddings as a wonderful excuse to pull out the floral prints and bright colours :) All the same, your style suggestions for when wearing black to a wedding are brilliant - a tan would certainly take it from 'deathly' to 'stylish'.

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x

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  10. You haven't convinced me BUT you look stunning in that outfit - I bet all eyes were on you!
    x

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  11. You've totally convinced me!! I love this jumpsuit, it's gorg. And totally agree that black looks great with a tan. I can't wait to see your post on wearing white to a wedding!
    Sass ️xxx whatsasssays.com

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  12. No worries! Just wanted to show something a bit different :-) And thank you very much!! xx

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  13. Ah good! That's fine, my thinking is, just because you won't doesn't mean you can't! :-) I love bright colours too, but you never know what you're going to get with our English weather! xx

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  14. Yey!! I like how it's getting different reactions from different people! The jumpsuit is really gorge, I can see I'll be wearing this a lot this Summer.....!! xx

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