IT’S 4PM…WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TO THE WEDDING?

A 4 PM wedding typically transitions into an evening reception. Pull out the cocktail attire. This is a semi-formal or cocktail event.

That means women wear a knee-length or longer dress while men opt for a suit and tie.

When a wedding takes place at 4PMchoose an outfit that transitions from day to night. A knee-length, tea length or midi dress is the optimum choice. Of course, women can opt for a dressy pantsuit.

And, yes, you can wear black. The Noir Olivette dress by Tuckernuck is perfection.

Dressy fabrics like silk, chiffon or satinwork well. If black isn’t your preference, lighter colors work for late afternoon weddings too.

Sun dresses are too casual for a 4PM wedding. Cocktail dresses are a classic and versatile choice. Midi dresses offer a balance between elegance and comfort. Semi-formal dresses call for fit and flare styles or hems just above the knee to tea length.

The same one rule applies: Do not wear white. That’s the bride’s color. Honor that.