Elegance and Mommyhood.: 09/02/15

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

What to Wear to an Early Fall Wedding - 4 Bloggers Collaboration.

I think the two easiest seasons to transition are from Summer to Fall. But when it comes to a Fall Wedding, what makes your Outfit or Dress doesn't look like it is still hot and sunny out? A heavier material on your dress, a layering piece like a kimono, jacket, shrug or shawl, full sleeves, elbow sleeves? Any of the above are great. Technically one can wear a sleeveless or strapless fancy dress to a wedding anytime (even in the Winter, if the wedding is indoors), but I still think one should dress according to the season. Today, myself along with CARRIE from Curly Crafty Mom, JENNIE from A Pocketful of Polka Dots and WHITNEY from Whitney ala Mode are showing you 4 ways to dress for an Early Fall Wedding. As you will see from the collage below, we each wore very different outfits and showed off our personal styles. I noticed some things in common though: rich colors, florals in reds and berries and toppers to keep warm for when a call breeze may pass us by.

Jennie chose the most gorgeous Fit+Flare Rose Print Dress which she paired with her stunning Mary Jane Pumps and accessorized with a Crystal Necklace and a Black Wrap around her shoulders (as you will see on the other collage, below). Whitney is wearing a Classic LBD accessorizing it with a very on-trend Tassel Necklace, a Floral Kimono and an Emerald Clutch; choosing Orange and Deep Green as two accent colors which are two perfect Fall colors. And Carrie wore a Rich Raspberry Dress with Sleeves. Between the Oxford Booties and that Awesome Fringe Necklace, her Outfit has an easy Bohemian feel going.

While I wore a Red Silk Ruched Dress with a Cropped Black Velvet Jacket over it. My Bandage Ruched Dress from Express is very flattering to the body and has a plunging neckline which sort of requires a fun necklace. So I wore a beaded, sort of antique-looking Statement Necklace in Deep Maroon and Gold Beads. Funny thing is that my Jacket was purchased from Wal Mart ages ago. It is a very pretty, well-made and dressy little jacket. The one button on it is a crystal flower that looks like a brooch. Choosing nice materials like Real Silk and Soft Velvet is a great way to dress up for a Wedding. I also wore Black+Blue Small Dangly, Beaded Earrings which go with the Necklace (without matching it perfectly), a Wide Gold Cuff with large rectangle crystals and a gold+zirconia stone Rose Cocktail Ring. My Pumps are very in this season since they have the chunky square heels and they are in a Charcoal Gray Python Skin. My Clutch is a Simple Black Satin Clutch with a Band of tiny beads on the front. So, Deep Red and Black for a Feminine and Sexy Early Fall Wedding, what do you think? Which of the 4 Wedding Outfits is your favorite?

Here is a closer look of our Outfits from the waist up. =)

Gold Wide Cuff w/ Large Rectangle Crystals: Express (similar by Kara Ross, my favorite), (gorgeous filigree option by Alexis Bittar, Splurge, love this), (gorgeous pave option by Nordstrom Rack, best deal).

Faux Gold+Cubic Zirconia, Big Rose Cocktail Ring: Francesca's (similar, Splurge), (similar, Save, love this), (gorgeous option by Trina Turk, fantastic deal, my favorite).

Pearl+Fireball Stretchy Bracelet w/ Crystal Charm: White House Black Market (similar w/ real pearl by Honora, Splurge), (similar, great deal), (similar by Lord & Taylor, best deal, my favorite).

Dainty, Real Silver, Asymmetric, Open Heart Ring: Meijer's (similar gorgeous option, on sale, my favorite), (gorgeous option by JC Penney's, come in different color stones, great deal, love this), (simple but cute, real sterling option, best deal).

Black Satin Clutch w/ Beaded Band on the front: DSW (similar gorgeous option by Nina, great deal, my favorite), (gorgeous option by MK w/ bow, Splurge, love this), (elegant fancy option, comes in 3 colors, best deal).

Red, Silk, Ruched, Sleeveless, Bandage Dress: Express (similar gorgeous option by BCBG, comes in black also, my favorite), (similar in a midi length by Catherine Malandrino, fantastic deal, love this), (sexy option in jersey, comes in 5 colors, best deal), (similar by Express).

Black, Cropped, Long-Sleeve, Velvet Blazer: Wal Mart (similar by Alice+Olivia, great deal), (retro option by Modcloth, love this), (gorgeous option w/ satin lapel by Sam Edelman, love this), (similar tuxedo style by Mango, best deal, my favorite).

Choker Statement Necklace w/ Plum, Gold and Maroon Beads: Avon (similar by H&M, comes in baby pink & burgundy, best deal), (gorgeous cluster option by The Limited, also comes in navy blue beads, my favorite), (funky, trendy option w/ feathers by Express, love this).

Drop Beaded Earrings w/ a Black Crystal Bead & smaller Blue Crystal Bead: White House Black Market (similar by 1928, best deal), (gorgeous option by Kenneth Cole, great deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Kate Spade, my favorite).

Faux Gold+Cubic Zirconia, Big Rose Cocktail Ring: Francesca's (similar, Splurge), (similar, Save, love this), (gorgeous option by Trina Turk, fantastic deal, my favorite).

Charcoal Gray Faux Python, Square Toe Pumps w/ High Chunky Heels: Nine West (very similar, Splurge, love these), (similar, great deal, my favorite), (gorgeous option by Ralph Lauren, come in dark red too, love these), (similar by Charlotte Russe, best deal).

I also did this same type of post last Fall, check out all of us ladies, below.