Quick answers
Direct answers to the questions readers ask most.
Can you wear black to a wedding?
Yes, in almost all cases now - black is standard for evening and city weddings. Skip it only for strict traditional or some cultural ceremonies.
What colors should you not wear to a wedding?
White, ivory, and anything that photographs as bridal - plus the wedding party's colors and, at some cultural ceremonies, red or black.
What shoes should you wear to an outdoor wedding?
Block heels, wedges, or dressy flats - anything with surface area under the heel. Stilettos sink into grass.
Can you wear the same dress to two weddings?
Yes - unless the guest lists overlap heavily. Change the layer, shoes, and jewelry and it reads as a different outfit anyway.
What do you wear to a rehearsal dinner?
One notch below the wedding itself: cocktail for a formal dinner, smart casual for a relaxed one. Dressier than a nice dinner out, less than the ceremony.