Warm weather: Tropical wool, cotton blends, and linen blends for breathability White or ivory dinner jackets for summer black tie events Lighter colors for daytime formal Skip the cummerbund if the venue is outdoors your shirt wont see it anyway Cold weather: Heavier wool, flannel, and velvet for jackets Darker, richer colors A proper wool overcoat over the tuxedo or suit (never a parka, ever) Formal-friendly boots if the weather demands them Chelsea boots in dark leather are the cleanest move What if the dress code is from a non-Western tradition
Brides can explore multiple looks for different wedding events without exceeding their budget, experience wearing a high-end designer piece without paying the full retail value, support a more conscious, circular approach to fashion, have the freedom to wear something modern or bold without the long-term commitment, and eliminate the need to store or preserve numerous white dresses that may not be worn again. Depending on the rental service you choose, you might not even have to stress about cleaning the dress after youve worn it
So go ahead and add that rain jacket, long-sleeve tee, and pair of athletic shoes to your suitcase
The dress, by the way, was found via the one and only Elizabeth Avey of London who Annabel tells me one of the best vintage wedding dress suppliers in the world
