What to wear?

I find it interesting how some guests are really not aware of what to wear for a wedding. I ask myself, perhaps they have never attended a wedding before, or if they have attended one it was their cousin Jean's wedding back in 1971.

I found this suggestion list on a website and thought it would be nice to share.

Dress up for the ladies:

•Informal Daytime(meaning not Black tie)morning or early lunch event: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
•Informal Evening (meaning not black tie)late lunch, dinner: Cocktail dress
•Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
•Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
•Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
•Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, bling accessories, wrap, high heels)
•Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)

Do'and Dont's for the ladies..

•I find it totally ridiculous when a guest wear white or ivory so please, don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
•Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime unless the event goes into the evening.
•Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
•Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Club wear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
•Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm)or any gloves in my opinion, with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
•Do take off gloves to eat or drink (why wear them in the first place??).
•Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) should be appropriate enough.

Wedding gear for the gents..

•Informal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants, preferably a sports jacket.
•Informal Evening: Suit (not necessarily a tie)
•Semi-Formal Daytime: Suit
•Semi-Formal Evening: Dark suit
•Formal Daytime: Dark suit and tie
•Formal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suits if women wear short dresses.
•Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, vest and shirt.

Do's and Don'ts for Him

•Don't try to get cute with a tuxedo. A black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. If "Creative Black Tie" or "Texas Formal" or some sort of other vague formal description is used, then going with a tux and black shirt, no tie, might be acceptable. Also, trendier cities like Los Angeles and New York might be more accepting of breaking with tradition.
•Do wear a dark suit, with a tie if the wedding is after 6 PM, and doesn't say "Black Tie."
•Don't wear a tuxedo during the day time, regardless of the formality of the event.
•Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will make you look elegant and fit right in!

Courtesy of www.about.com