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What to Wear for Every Wedding on Your Calendar

By Serena Solomon | August 1, 2016 11:19am | Updated on September 6, 2016 10:14am

NEW YORK CITY — Wedding season is in full swing, and with it comes deciphering all of those dress codes.

Whether your invite calls for black tie optional or country chic, here's a guide for what to wear to each wedding that is on your calendar this summer and fall:

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The Casual Courthouse Wedding

Crepe Jumpsuit from Theory
Price: $455

If you're lucky enough to be invited to an intimate and quick courthouse wedding, it's best to go with something sleek and casual like this light crepe jumpsuit from Theory.

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The Brunch Wedding

Red Puff Sleeve Dress from Meg
Price: $168

Any wedding that starts during the day calls for something at least slightly casual. This simple dress will give you pop of color, and its sleeves lend the whole ensemble a touch of elegance.

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The Country-Side Wedding

The Swept Away Silk Maxi from Yumi Kim
Price: $288

An outdoor wedding calls for something flowy and floral to keep you cool. The Swept Away Silk Maxi from New York-based Yumi Kim is 100 percent silk with a wrap that ties around the waist.

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The Beach Wedding

Loretta Dress from Creatures of Comfort
Price: $350

Beach weddings are usually bohemian affairs so a loose fitting dress (that won’t blow up in the wind) is your ideal candidate. The Loretta Dress is a cupro cotton mix so the fabric has a slight shine, making it a little fancier than your average dress.  

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The Cocktail Wedding

Ruffled Bell Sleeve Babydoll Dress from Pixie Market
Price: $122

Pixie Market on the Lower East Side is a great stop when you are on the hunt for little cocktail dresses. This one from New Revival balances a high hemline with some big long sleeves.

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The Formal Wedding

Poppy Dress from Reformation
Price: $388

Reformation not only makes beautiful dresses at decent prices, the brand does so with minimal impact on the environment by reducing water usage and often using vintage fabric. The Poppy dress has a fitted bodice and cold shoulder sleeves that slip into an elegant floor-length gown.