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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.