UDJ Fashion Weekly- What to wear to an outdoor wedding

Wedding season is officially here and while the bride and groom have their gown and tux lined up months in advance, it's not always a piece of cake for guests. From tropical destination weddings to local vineyards, you'll most likely encounter outdoor venues for ceremonies and receptions this summer.

Many outdoor weddings are on lawns or golf courses. Some of this season's most popular dress choices are pastel hues, any shade of lace, and opt for wedges or flats at those country club nuptials. The only thing more annoying to a greenskeeper than a pesky gopher is 50 women in four inch stilettos.

If you're attending a beach wedding, opt for a flowy printed maxi dress, flats or sandals. Men can dress more casual in lightweight tops and a linen pants. A black tie wedding requires more planning and prep and it's best for women to wear a formal gown and a tux for men.

For the majority of weddings, women's go-to option is a classic tea length dress. I usually look for colorful patterns or a bright solid shade with a contrasting statement necklace.

Of course, the only woman in white should be the bride and always pay special attention to the invitation for notes about a specific dress code or theme. Save any Vegas style dress for actual weddings in Sin City. Club attire just isn't appropriate for weddings even if the DJ's playlist is chock full of Flo Rida and Sir Mix-a-Lot.

To avoid having the same dress as one of the groom's cousins, check out online sites.

My current favorite is ASOS.com which has a huge selection of the trendiest dresses including peplum, bright shift dresses, and every kind of unique cut-out design possible. There is a huge selection of these dresses on ASOS.com for under $60.

Men often wear suits to weddings and while one well-tailored black or pinstriped suit is a must, guys can opt for a navy, grey or a tan suit in the summer. If you feel like you're wearing the exact same suit to each wedding, that's okay because you can switch up the shirt and tie or add a bold pocket square. If you need help deciding on a new color scheme, head into the Men's Wearhouse where I've seen associates put together a color wheel for men of 25 collared shirts and every tie combo you could imagine. They'll do the same for you, I guarantee it.

Lastly, I have one major style suggestion for guests at any wedding. There are many casual options for laid back weddings without ever deciding on denim. It doesn't matter if you're attending a wedding in your friend's backyard or a barn down by the river, please try to avoid wearing jeans.

I also have a special announcement about some young rising fashion stars, designers and style enthusiasts here in the community. The students in the fashion design course taught by Beverly Spence at Ukiah High School will be hosting a fashion show this month modeling their original creations including wool blazers, prom dresses and swim suits. There will be two shows on May 21st (3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.) in the Little Theatre at Ukiah High School with proceeds going toward the class of incoming students. Admission: Adults are $10 and students $5. Tickets are available in room J-1 or the Student Activities Office on campus.

I will continue to mention different wedding fashion must-haves. If you have any questions about what to wear to an upcoming wedding, you can reach me at dale202@gmail.com. Also, I wanted to wish all of the moms a Happy Mother's Day!

Dale Jane? Steliga grew up in Ukiah and is a personal shopper and fashion stylist in San Francisco with a popular blog called SavySpice.net

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