Mature Looks to Wear at a Casual Afternoon Wedding Reception

Post author:Nicole Mölders
Reading time:5 mins read

Casual afternoon wedding are a common among students. This type of events are typically in the club house and/or on the grass of a ball-sports club, in the picnic area of a park, etc. Consequently, the typical dress-code of what to wear to an afternoon wedding fails to meet the bill. Read what to wear at a casual afternoon wedding reception as a woman in midlife.

Contents

1. What to Wear to a Casual Afternoon Wedding Reception
2. What Shoes to Wear at a Casual Wedding Reception?
3. More On Wedding Guest Outfits

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What to Wear to a Casual Afternoon Wedding Reception

Think casual, but dressy. Here some budget-friendly outfit ideas for a casual wedding reception.

A not too fancy partydress can fit the bill. Many of the young ladies might wear them and show probably a lot of skin. Ever Pretty has affordable, sophisticated partydress also for mature women. Browse their collection now.
Alternatively, search your closet for a festive business casual dress.
Dress up a casual maxi- or tea-length dress (see photo below).
A light-weight wool pantsuit with a graphic Tee and sneakers works at an outside reception on a sportsfield.
Of course, the LBD comes into mind. However, wearing black to a wedding is always risky. It can – depending on the couple’s cultural background – be a big fashion faux-pas in Europe.
A celebrity inspired dress is also a good choice. It reads “expensive” as people remember having seen Jennifer Aniston, or whomever wearing a similar dress. Recall Victoria Beckham and Kate Middleton in their China-painting inspired blue-and-white dresses?
Dress up a floral, non-cotton print dress with a matching short-sleeve cardigan. The look should read casual, feminine preppy style.
Wear your homecoming dress with a cardigan and sneakers.

mature woman in casual wedding reception outfit consisting of a tea-length knit dress and cropped jacket — Newport News leather jacket, Hipstik pantyhose, Rebecca Collins gemstone flower-necklace, DIY bangle, Coach bag, Prada pumps, and watch c/o Nordgreen. Get 15% off with my discount code **HLSTYLE**.

Stylist in Kate Middleton inspired dress withcardigan — Celebrity inspired reception look. Shein dress, Ivanka Trump pumps, Hipstik pantyhose, Sam Edelman studded bag with metal top handles, Hermes collier de chien bangle, and cardigan c/o Coolibar

What Shoes to Wear at a Casual Wedding Reception?

When the afternoon wedding reception is in a yard, park or on a lawn, go for flats or wedges. In a club house, strappy sandals or even pumps look nice. Avoid over-bling like patent leather, sequin-embelished, or anything shiny.

Make sure the style of the shoes works with the vibe of your look. Alternatively, try an off-combination that is a recent trend like, for instance, wearing sneakers with a skirt or dress.