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Ask BB: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

I am a teenager, and am attending my cousin's wedding in July. I really have no idea of what type of dress to wear to a wedding. I have to take into consideration my age (teen) and it will probably be very hot. What are some dresses that I could wear? —Kathryn

A wedding is a family affair, so think fun, festive and semi-formal when picking a dress. Unless the invitation specifies black tie (in which case you'll need a floor length gown) or a beach wedding (in which case you'll want a flirty maxi dress and sandals), the following three outfit ideas should work for your cousin's wedding and beyond. P.S. I'm loving all the dresses at Lulus.com right now, so for anyone else out there looking for the perfect dress to wear to a summer wedding, definitely check them out. Click any set for details on the individual items shown.


[1] A yellow satin dress with red accessories is flirty and classy—perfect for a summer wedding.


[2] A chic black dress is always right for a formal occasion. Wear it over and over again by changing up the accessories.


[3] This brilliant blue dress with floral detailing mimics the happy mood of a wedding celebration. Pair with nude accessories and a pink cocktail ring for a look that's sexy yet sophisticated.

Comments
all great choices BB! I am in love with that blue one!!!
#1 Real Style Real people (Homepage) on 2009-06-17 06:50 (Reply)
ooh i like the yellow/ red combo, but the style of that blue dress is lovely!
#2 Julia on 2009-06-17 09:20 (Reply)
So cute! I think I need that cream clutch :0)
#3 angie (Homepage) on 2009-06-17 09:47 (Reply)
love the blue + pink + nude combo..will try it out soon :-)
#4 nonie on 2009-06-17 12:32 (Reply)
Just an FYI, if you're going to a traditional/old-fashioned wedding, be careful about wearing black. I and many others agree that it's fine to wear black to weddings, but there are some people who think of this as inappropriate.
#5 Sandra on 2009-06-17 14:54 (Reply)
all three outfits make me wish i had a fancy event to go to, too!! love them and so classy =)
#6 steffanie on 2009-06-17 22:08 (Reply)
Thanks for the post BB! I'm heading to a wedding this month myself and these are some great picks.
#7 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-06-21 02:34 (Reply)
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