ROYAL WEDDING GUEST INSPIRATION: WHAT WOULD YOU WEAR TO A DAYTIME FORMAL CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION ?

The Royal Wedding broadcasted live, worldwide, last Saturday, and the following marathon of TV specials suggested me the subject of today's post. 

Don't worry, my post isn't going to dissect all the details of Harry's and Meghan's outfits, which were perfection in their traditionally modern style and globally analysed by more authoritative magazines and blogs, but it aims at taking inspiration from the best looks of their guests to sum up some suitable suggestions to get the perfect attire for the royal wedding guest. Because this dress code can be useful to all of us in the occasion of any daytime formal wedding, we may be invited this Spring.

When we receive a wedding invitation, the time and the location are always specified. But one big thing is mostly up to us: the choice of the outfit.

There are some general rules to adhere to, such as not wearing white or black, nor wearing clothes that are overly revealing, nor looking wrinkled or unkempt. Even with these rules, deciding what to wear can still be extremely difficult. This article will aim to reduce your difficulty and give you ideas to pick the perfect outfit. This kind of event initially sounds like it would be the most formal style of wedding one could ever be invited to. 

Some of the highlights of Royal Weddings in general are the most stylish attendee's outfits, since there are a lot of dignified daytime formal wedding wear for women/men.

So, picture for a moment that you've received an invitation to the Royal Wedding. Can you even imagine the excitement... and maybe the panic? I mean, I love finding dresses, but a Royal Wedding invite would send me into serious deliberations over what to wear! From what I gleaned, female guests will want to have those hemlines at - or below - the knee, shoulders covered with feminine wraps, light stockings, and closed-toe shoes, as well as tailored, long jacket + morning dress combinations for women, and lots of beautiful sleeved daytime dresses. And how could we forget - lots of hats and fascinators! Instead, we won't see many floor-length gowns, and flashy formal jewellery, still reserved for evening formal events.
If this is a time for classic jewellery, instead, the headwear takes the center stage. Understated real jewellery would be fabulous if you have it! Keep the polished look going with either a classic clutch or small chain bag and classic pumps.
As for him, either a formal lounge suit, or dark morning coat with grey striped trousers, 4-in-hand tie, vest and polished shoes, or of course uniforms, would be appropriate.
Here's a selection of the guests' best attires for a "Royal Perfect Guest".

And that's how I graciously put together the perfect look I'd choose for the Royal Wedding guest: I really love this elegant Chloé chiffon dress and pretty peach Chloé Nile bag, which is festive, but can't possibly offend! I'd certainly add my favourite Valentino rock stud nude pumps and an elegant fascinator. Even if you weren't invited to the Royal Wedding, I think this is still a great look - maybe minus the fascinator if this is too much for you - for any upscale daytime wedding.
I hope you agree with me about the selection as well as about my personal choice of formal daytime  wedding look. If you like, you can leave you comments in the section below the pictures.