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In case you have no Idea what to wear to that wedding this weekend, I may not be able to help you but I can tell you what not to wear, that should streamline it a bit.
Unlike a traditional wedding where almost anything goes, the choice of attire is an important aspect of a ‘tush’ wedding. That’s right. People—in this part of the world—are getting increasingly conscious of dress codes and formalities. But what would you do if you were invited to a wedding and you have got no idea what kind of clothes or colours are appropriate? What would you do where there are no dress code specifications?
Just so you don’t ever find yourself in an awkward wedding situation, let me give you a crash course on wedding dress code etiquette. Don’t worry, it’ll be quick. Just pay attention.
- Never Ever Wear White to a Wedding
Unless there’s an all-white dress code, you must never wear a white cloth to a wedding. Yeah, this is probably an old-school rule, and people might not care one bit, but why would you want to show up dressed like the bride? No, I’m not suggesting that you should stay away from white clothes altogether; I’m just saying that you shouldn’t wear anything overtly white, anything that might make people mistake you for the bride.
The reason behind this prohibition is just so the bride can stand out from the crowd. I imagine an all-white suit would look odd on men too. So better avoid it.
- Never Ever Wear Black to a Wedding
Again, unless there’s an all-black dress code, you must never wear black to a wedding. In this part of the world, black dresses connotes death, gloom, and mourning. But while men can conveniently pull off a black suit, ladies should generally avoid wearing an all-black gown to a wedding.
- Don’t Wear Anything See-Through
Nigerians can be very conservative. And chances are the wedding will be conducted in a church or a religious environment. It’ll therefore be very inappropriate to wear a see-through dress. Even where the wedding is going to take place at a ‘neutral’ venue, you should still avoid wearing anything see-through.
- Do Not Wear Shorts or Jeans
A wedding is a classy occasion. You should look classy too. That means no shorts, no jeans, no hooded sweatshirts, and definitely no funny hats. If you can’t afford classy but simple, just stay at home. Even where no dress codes have been specified, try and wear something you wouldn’t feel embarrassed about if you bumped into a current or a prospective employer. Also, just to be clear, never wear flip-flops to a wedding. Never. No matter how casual the ceremony is.
- Skip Skimpy Dresses
I know you’re probably more comfortable in skimpy dresses, but nothing screams “look at me” like a skimpy dress. So for Pete’s sakes, avoid skimpy outfits. You don’t want to draw negative attention from other guests. You don’t want to become an unintentional eyesore.
- Do Not Wear Club Attires
You might be wondering why I am even stating this, but Nigerian ladies can be funny. Whatever you wear, avoid a really sexy, really short dress. Avoid club shoes too.