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Forget the fascinator: the dos and don’ts of wedding guest dressing

Whether it’s giving florals a twist or wearing a rented number, here are our top tips for decoding the dress code

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The invitation thumps on to your doormat – or, as likely, into your inbox – and rather than feel excitement for the ensuing nuptials, you feel dread. What on earth to wear?

Weddings are full of sartorial pitfalls. If there’s no dress code, the limitless options can feel daunting; if there is, it can feel a different kind of daunting, but with a useful guide to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed.

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Weddings May 25, 2026 Forget the fascinator: the dos and don’ts of wedding guest dressing Whether it’s giving florals a twist or wearing a rented number, here are our top tips for decoding the dress code• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe invitation thumps on to your doormat – o...

Forget the fascinator: the dos and don’ts of wedding guest dressing

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