The Definitive Guide to Wedding Dress Codes

Ah, weddings: a time of joy, celebration, and all that mushy stuff. There are, however, a few hurdles you need to jump over before you partake in the cutting of the cake and the "Cupid Shuffle." Primary among them: the dreaded wedding dress code. If you've ever spent the better part of an afternoon puzzling over a meaningless mishmash of terms and trying to figure out what in the hell everyone else will be wearing to Anna and Drew's Western-themed wedding (you need cowboy boots, in case you are wondering), you're not alone. Once and for all, it's high time we put an end to the confusion. It's all fun and games until you're served with an invite that calls for, like, "Creative black tie, but make it beachy!" and you have no idea what you're actually supposed to wear. So we rounded up a list of the most common wedding dress codes you're likely to encounter and then consulted with etiquette expert Myka Meier to break down what each one typically entails.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.   Welcome to Add to Cart, in which Esquire editors tell you about the clothes, shoes, watches, gear, gadgets, booze, and anything else we're coveting right now.   - The Editors at Esquire The Definitive Guide to Wedding Dress Codes Ah, weddings: a time of joy, celebration, and all that mushy stuff. There are, however, a few hurdles you need to jump over before you partake in the cutting of the cake and the "Cupid Shuffle." Primary among them: the dreaded wedding dress code. If you've ever spent the better part of an afternoon puzzling over a meaningless mishmash of terms and trying to figure out what in the hell everyone else will be wearing to Anna and Drew's Western-themed wedding (you need cowboy boots, in case you are wondering), you're not alone. Once and for all, it's high time we put an end to the confusion. It's all fun and games until you're served with an invite that calls for, like, "Creative black tie, but make it beachy!" and you have no idea what you're actually supposed to wear. So we rounded up a list of the most common wedding dress codes you're likely to encounter and then consulted with etiquette expert Myka Meier to break down what each one typically entails. SHOP NOW I Hate Tablets, Love Paper, and Want Digital Notes—This Is the Answer Moleskine's Smart Writing Set is the perfect marriage of old and new tech. SHOP NOW The Sheets—Yes, Sheets—That Completely Changed My Sleep Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets are the softest bedding I've ever tried. SHOP NOW An E-Bike You Can Actually Take on the Trail I tested the Trek Fuel EXe to prove that people like me (and you) can rip up some singletrack. SHOP NOW It's Always the Right Time to Buy Pedro Pascal's 'The Last of Us' Jacket We don't know when Season 2 of the hit show lands. But we know where to get Joel's jacket now, before it sells out again. SHOP NOW The 17 Best Outdoor Clothing Brands—From High Performance to High Fashion What matters more to you? Hiking deep into the wilderness and experiencing deep truths about the Earth, or getting sick Gorpcore fits off? Either way, the outdoor-obsessed Esquire team is here for you. We've done all the hiking. We've done all the camping. We've pitched a million tents, just as many tarps, and we've brewed gallons of camp coffee. We've bought a lot of cool shit. We've bought a lot of dumb shit. And most importantly of all, we've spent weeks, months, years of our lives obsessing over what we're wearing on the trails. We've gone way beyond REI and Patagonia. While those are still great options, but we're deep in the mud here. We're traveling to buy gear and using VPN's to buy Japan-exclusive clothing. We obsess over it, so you can read a little story and obtain all our knowledge. These are the garms we're tossing in our packs. SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection esquire.com ©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019