What should I wear to this?
Paste the invitation. If it names a dress code we explain it; if it doesn't, we read the event, the time and the venue and tell you what they usually mean.
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What if the invitation doesn't say a dress code?
The event, time and venue usually settle it: evening weddings lean formal, garden and daytime events relaxed, galas black tie.
What does 'reception to follow' mean for what I wear?
Dress for the ceremony: the reception is part of the same event and the same dress code.
Is it worse to be overdressed or underdressed?
Underdressed. A jacket or a layer can come off; you can't add formality you didn't bring.
All codes, from white tie to casual, are on the dress code ladder.
Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide