“Oh, *bleep*. What the h do I wear to that wedding in a couple of weeks? aaahhhh. shhhakafrasspoop”
If you’ve said something like this recently, and I know that some of you readers have…
I need help finding an outfit that’s dressy, accommodates extremes of temperature (possibly hot outside, cold inside) and allows me to run around with my boys after the ceremony. Can you help me, please? – Kay
Ideas on formal dresses for weddings? My sister is getting married this summer and I need a gown (a flattering one that looks sexy and doesn’t scream mom) – Jenna
…don’t worry. I’ve got this. I do. I so do.
I put together some very simple, yet inspired, outfit formulas that will have you singing alleluias and dancing a jig (which doesn’t really go together, but who am I to tell you how to celebrate?).
Wait. It doesn’t stop there either. We now have a Weddings & Parties Boutique (!). I know, we totally just took it up a notch here on The Mom Edit.
Basic Dress + POW accessories
There are those dresses that are classic and pretty, but need just a little pizazz to liven them up and make them seriously cool. It’s as easy as adding a belt, embellished clutch and patterned heels. 
We started with a plain dress that would be absolutely boring on it’s on, but then with the pretty accessories…shakaBOOM BOOM, baby. It’s pretty and cool.
Midi Skirt + Cropped or Fitted Top
When I first saw crop tops, I immediately thought…no. They have grown on me though and I do think there is a way to wear them with class, especially if you wear one with a high waisted skirt. If you really just can’t do the crop top (which I have actually yet to try myself), a fitted top will work beautifully as well.
Uhhh, hello Audrey Hepburn of 2015. Classy, chic and trendy all rolled into one outfit.
Co-ords + Matching Add-ons
This look is a big deal right now – matching separates. They’re fun, trendy and easy. Matching has never been easier! Ha-haa. Seriously though. It doesn’t get more simple than this.
I think simple and matching accessories compliment a bright and busy pattern very well. They balance it all out…and those whites are freshhhhh.
A Maxi Dress + Feminine details
This is always a great option – comfortable and a pooch hider. Calling all postpartum mamas…HOLLA. This is an awesome wedding option for you.
Gooooodness. Gorgeous. I feel like I could actually live in that dress. It looks like a dress that you could wear again with pretty, flat sandals throughout the Spring and Summer. Heck yes for a dress that works for more than one wedding.
Jumpsuit + a Pop of Color
…because you’re edgy like that.
You also have the moves and the dance floor waits for no short skirt. Amiright?…or is that just me?
Simple Maternity dress + Super Cool Accessories
You’ll be the coolest chic on the dance floor, let alone mama. Ear cuffs…ear cuffs, gals. SO crazy cool…you’ll put them on and think, “I AM the coolest person”. They have that effect. Now, you pair them with a chic black dress (that flatters that growing baby bump), a colorful patterned clutch and sexy, yet low heels and…BAM, girl. You. are. so. rockin’.
HOT mama alert. You mamas-to-be may be inspired to dance on the tables in an outfit like this, but that I do not recommend. Sorryyyyy.
So. Now that you have a fabulous wedding outfit formula, pop on over to the Weddings & Parties boutique where you’ll find more dresses, clutches, shoes, etc. Basically, this is a one-stop-shop kind of deal. Yep, aaaaa-mazing.
I think there’s just one more thing to say here…
Bring it on, weddings.
Cheers,
Cams
p.s. nursing mamas, there’s something coming for you very soon… 😉
I will second the jumpsuit as the most kid-friendly and “interesting” dressy attire. Wore one for Easter and plan to reuse it for a summer wedding rehearsal. It’s perfection…I’m just bummed that the trend probably won’t last long. I’ll enjoy it now!
That’s what I want to hear! I am planning on getting one for my brother’s wedding…end of this month. Maybe a black one. Hmmm. Thanks, Megan!
These are great! Of course, I waited for too long on the jumpsuit and it’s already sold out 🙁 womp womp
awww man. Hate that!
That navy jumpsuit is everything! I have a black one with a white halter collar coming to me soon–I can’t wait. I’m in charge of prom at the high school where I work, and I think it is going to be the PERFECT outfit!! Wanna see? Here ya go;D Cutest prom jumpsuit EVA! I like to think I’ll be subtle but hip all at once amongst all the teens. The theme is casino. I’m the dealer:D
I’m too old to go to any weddings anymore. Kind of makes me sad….Oh well!
Great round up Cams.
Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
OK fellow tall mama, you mentioned getting a romper for a wedding and I’d love an update. I haven’t tried it yet but want to for a summer wedding (a short version perhaps? Eyeing a Yumi Kim Romper)
But if I go short, I’m afraid of showing off ALL OF THE GOODS, and if I go long, I don’t want it to look like capris on this 5’10’ gal. Have you found any that you’ve tried on and work for you?