Royal Dress Code 101: What Should Guests Wear To The Royal Wedding This Weekend?
We’re counting the days ‘til the biggest, grandest, and most anticipated wedding of the year! And while everyone can't wait to see what Meghan Markle will be donning on her big day, we also can't help but wonder what—and who—their guests will be wearing!
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According to the official invititation, the Royal Wedding will be implementing a dress code—gentlemen must wear uniforms, morning suits, or lounge suits, while ladies should wear day dresses with hats.
The invitations follow many years of Royal tradition and have been made by @BarnardWestwood. They feature the Three-Feathered Badge of the Prince of Wales printed in gold ink. pic.twitter.com/cd7LBmRJxO
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018
With that, we can expect that nobody will be entering the chapel in long, formal gowns. Surpisingly, the dress code is not that far from what people would usually wear to daytime affairs and garden weddings! But of course, given that this is a royal event, there are still some rules that should strictly be followed. Let's break down the Royal Wedding dress code, shall we?
Uniforms
Members of the military may wear their uniforms on the big day.
Morning Suits
A morning suit, or a coat with a knee-length tail, is a traditional royal wedding attire. Gentlemen can also opt to wear a top hat with this.
Lounge Suits
More commonly known as a business suit, a dark-colored lounge suit can also be worn for a more relaxed look. This is what gentlemen usually wear to beach or garden weddings.
Day Dresses
A knee-length dress that covers one's shoulders is the perfect attire of choice for ladies attending the Royal Wedding. They can also have fun with tailored pieces in bright colors and floral patterns! As with any wedding, avoid wearing white—that color is reserved for the bride. Women are also encouraged to wear nude stockings—although everyone knows that Meghan has broken this royal fashion protocol quite a number of times! Another unofficial rule? Wearing wedges to royal events is a no-no! It's common knowledge that Queen Elizabeth does not like chunky pieces of footwear. Classic heels are the way to go!
Hats and Fascinators
Everyone knows that no British society event is ever complete without a hat! This weekend, expect to see lots of hats and fascinators in all shapes and colors.
Lead photos from @people and @theroyalfamily