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Your Outfit Formulas for Summer Weddings

What to Wear (and Shop) for Every Dress Code— According to a Wardrobe Stylist

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Kathryne Cole
May 25, 2025
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Summer wedding season is here, and if your calendar looks anything like mine did last year—it’s a mix of city celebrations, destination vows, and weekend getaways. But dressing for all of them doesn’t mean buying something new every time. With a few smart purchases and strategic accessories, your closet can work overtime this season.

Starting today, I’ll be sharing full outfit formulas for summer weddings: head-to-toe looks that are polished, intentional, and totally shoppable via my ShopMy page. Think of these as your cheat codes for the season ahead.

→ Free subscribers get one full look each week.
→ Paid subscribers get access to all three looks, exclusive outfit breakdowns, and bonus styling tips for each dress code.

So let’s start with your first formula...

Look 1: Formal Indoor/Outdoor Wedding

The voluminous silhouette balances ease and drama—perfect for a garden wedding or dressy outdoor ceremony. Whether it's at a country club or a beach wedding with an indoor reception, going from outside to in can be tricky—but this formula handles both with ease. Statement jewelry keeps it from feeling too casual, and a strappy heel finishes the look with polish. This outfit is breathable, elegant, and surprisingly versatile.

The Formula:

  • Flowy "potato sack" dress (volume is the moment!)

  • Bold statement jewelry

  • Strappy metallic heel

  • Sleek clutch

💡 Stylist Tip: Choose a dress with a bold print—this keeps the volume feeling intentional and chic. Bonus: it photographs beautifully from every angle.

🛍 Shop this full look here

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