You might look at wearing a bridesmaid s dress in white or go off the beaten track in a pantsuit.
Casual wear for wedding dinner.
If you re planning a casual wedding say in your parents backyard at a restaurant or in a barn you re probably trying to find the balance between sophisticated and fun low key weddings and elegance don t have to be and usually aren t mutually exclusive.
Conversely a relaxed backyard wedding is the place to wear a simple sundress or a dress shirt tucked into a pair of chinos.
Perhaps a sundress or a dress you already have in your closet.
In today s world more and more offices are opting for a smart casual dress code.
What you wear to a casual dinner party depends on the time of year and where you live.
Smart casual office wear.
For the purposes of wedding wear assume business casual to be on the safe side.
A summer party in a beachy environment might involve bermuda or cargo shorts a polo or plain tee and sandals if you re in the midst of a new england winter opt for khakis or nice jeans and a button down or sweater loafers clean sneakers and other dress shoes are all footwear options.
Unlike a business casual dress code smart casual attire is more versatile so while you still must appear professional there s no reason not to put a stylish spin on your look.
Wear whatever you re comfortable in including a white dress that s not meant to be a wedding dress.
For an event at a winery or upscale restaurant your outfit should be on the dressier side like a sleek jumpsuit or a blazer and slacks.
Dress pants with a button down shirt or polo.