Evening dress cover-ups: the perfect accessory for wedding guests

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If you are going to witness your best friend's wedding, then you must already be looking at party dresses catalogs. And, of course, depending on the time of year and style of the ceremony, you will go for short summer dresses or long party dresses. However, there is an accessory that you can't miss, regardless of the season, and that more than a garment is an accessory.every day more and more indispensable in the look to be a perfect guest: the cover-ups for party dresses.

They come in a variety of styles, so versatility is their number one quality, however, this sometimes confuses and many women do not know how to choose the right garment to wear over their evening dresses or do not distinguish the difference between one cover-up or another. If the same thing happens to you, read on to understand its features and take advantage of it.

The lines

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There are various sizes and falls, as well as different textures and tones; although, in general, its cut is usually loose as the maxi coats, ideal if you attend a ceremony outdoors, for having more casual and relaxed dress codes. The oversize coats, meanwhile, which differ from the maxi coats for being a little narrower, while maintaining its loose line, areideals for winter or beach weddings.

You can also find the fitted jackets They are ideal to wear with short party dresses on warm spring or summer nights, and they are the perfect complement to a dress for a party or a party. accentuate your waist and highlight your curves .

The trapeze line, on the other hand, which are similar to the "ponchos", but buttoned, slightly take the shape of a bell from the shoulders, giving freedom of movement and a very elegant and sophisticated look; in this case, a good alternative is to combine them with one-piece wedding dresses, which being tighter than the dresses, give the option of wearing a wider garment on top.

Silky coats, proposals in fabrics, fur or gabardines, are some of the textures that you will find in this range. In addition, if you are going to opt for a black party dress, add color to your outfit with coats in more striking shades such as fuchsias, greens and light blues. .

The types

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There are different types of covers among which are:

  • Layers They will allow you to play with the movement of the dress and will give elegance to your style. Make a contrast with the colors if your suit is very flat or you can use it in neutral colors if your dress is colorful.
  • Blazer The key is to know which cut suits which type of dress. For example, if your dress is a high-waisted one, go for a short blazer; while if your dress is straight, go for a long and loose blazer to give a casual look to your outfit.

  • Fur coat The perfect to wear with long, three-quarter or even short sleeve dresses for those unexpectedly cold summer nights, you can play with textures and types of dresses and the best thing is that you will always feel very comfortable and warm.
  • Boleros: are short, sophisticated and very appropriate for wedding parties because they are elegant and easy to combine However, you should avoid extremely short and tight boleros, as they are a thing of the past. If you want to be fashionable, try to wear a little looser and with vibrant textures and colors, such as gold sequins to accompany, for example, a navy blue party dress or a tight and long black dress.

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  • Trench coat as a cover-up, which give that perfect guest feeling; besides being ideal for outdoor weddings in the morning or at noon.
  • Cardigans or vests You can wear one fitted to the body with a wide, pleated skirt to give a more feminine look. that carefully neglected look It's the perfect combination of formal and casual that is so popular in today's weddings. Now, if you want something more daring, you can use one that has some sequins or sparkles on the edges to give a little more elegance to your style.

If you are worried about where to find them, you can look at the same place where you bought your party dress.

Have you checked out the 2022 prom dress trends yet? You'll have noticed that colors are coming in strong so you'll have all the freedom when choosing your dress cover-up, regardless of the wedding dress code.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.