What to Wear To Your Best Friend's Wedding?

WEDDING SHOES

 

Wedding Guest Attire For HER 

As we step out of our sweatpants and apartments to go out into the world, and to be social once again, are you curious/stumped about what the hell to wear to that hot haute hawt Summer wedding?!

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The best women's fashionable shoe crew at BUS STOP shoe boutique in Philly is here to help YOU with all your wedding guest (wedding fashionista) curiosities, questions & concerns. Wedding bells in your future? Have no fear. We're here to help you choose what to wear to that big wedding, small wedding, impromptu eloping, formal wedding, beach wedding, backyard wedding, destination wedding, themed wedding, we got you! You'll look so good, the bride will surely (sneakily) throw the bouquet your way. :)

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At BUS STOP shoe boutique, one of our absolute favorite things about womenswear fashion is the endless possibilities for self expression and countless ways to represent who you are through your look! From tip to toe, you can express who you are! Getting dressed and ready for a wedding can be super fun, effortless, and enjoyable for you. First thing's first. Our wedding fashion mantra is (and will always be): Let your own personal style shine through!

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So, your bestie is getting married! Are you a bridesmaid? That'll may make things a little bit easier, the dress is most likely chosen for you. Just be sure to respect your own fabulous personal style in the process so both you and the bride can be comfortable and fiercely confident on the big day. Accessories anyone? Fashion accessories like SHOES, handbags and jewelry always give your look a personal touch. Honor your personal style aesthetic so that your fashionable essence can really shine bright.

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Not a bridesmaid? That's cool too! You can really go for it! Do you and be a bit more extravagant (and that extra glass of champagne without the pressure of making a tear-jerking speech...that's the maid of honor's thing, right?). Being a guest means wearing what feels good on you and dancing the night away! Take fashion risks & have fun!

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So ladies, you want to know what to wear to your best friend's wedding as a wedding guest? Well, as someone who is always the bridesmaid (or wedding guest...or wedding crasher) and never the bride (which is totally cool and A-OK by me & the BUS STOP Girls) there are plenty of helpful wedding guest style tips and fluid loose guidelines we can offer you from the footwear up to help steer you in the right direction and help you choose what to wear to your best friend's wedding to feel fabulous.

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Our mission is to make sure you feel good...better yet, AMAZING in whatever you choose to wear to the wedding. This is something you & the bride can agree on. Love and respect the skin you're in and rock what makes you feel GOOD. Be energized, sexy af, and beautiful inside and out. Also, real talk, comfort is key. (whatever comfort means to you, we're here for it)

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Never rules, only tips from us, because we believe fashion rules are meant to be broken and that you can absolutely bend and twist traditional (often outdated) fashion rules with grace and intention and without making any major fashion missteps or fashion faux pas.

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At your best friend's wedding (or sibling's, second cousin's, co-worker's, ex's, friendemy's...) you can truly make your own unique fashion statements. Both as a bridesmaid and as wedding guest in tasteful, appropriate, fun, memorable, creative, personal ways so that you *too* can be a belle of the ball. Feeling totally confident, sexy, sassy, sophisticated, stylish, and uniquely fashionably. YOU strutting before the bride down the aisle, mingling at cocktail hour, getting down on the dance floor doing the Marcarena, the Old Town Road, the Conga, the Cha Cha Slide, the YMCA, Sweet Caroline, Twist and Shout, Gangam Style, and my personal wedding line dance fave, the Time Warp.

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You can be you and have your personal style reflected as a wedding guest at your bestie's wedding. Your personal fashion style can shine bright and favorite staples can make an appearance. What's more cool and modern than that?

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What's your fashion persona? If you could give your personal style a name, what would it be? Who are you?

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We've created a little wedding guest style guide below based off our favourite fashion personalities. Which style are you? It's best to start with your everyday VIBE, specifically what you're drawn to wearing everyday day in and day out. Then consider which personality (or personalities) you like to evoke when wearing your clothes. How do you like to feel at parties & formal events? And how does that feeling translate into your unique personal Wedding Guest Style?

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Find yours and identify your fashion personality first to discover our personalized styling tips that are specifically catered to your style personality and your unique badass beauty & identity.

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Getting ready for a wedding should be fun and painless. We're here to help guide you!

Here's what to wear to your best friend's wedding!

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THE SUPER SIMPLE ONE

You love clean lines, color-blocking, subtle shapes & prints, and intentional, minimal details. Your look is chic and effortless. Rock a modern high-neck frock with small allover floral print, petite ruffle detail, and our Coclico Noel a classic ankle strap sandal silhouette in rich French Red leather and a sculpted solid wood heel. The Noel sandal is the perfect mid-heel height to take you from daytime to an evening on the town. It looks so gorgeous on and we love the shade of red. Wear it with everything in your spring and summer wardrobe. Every woman should have a red sandal in their wardrobe. Who doesn't love a pop of color? The Super Simple One can wear this to her best friend's wedding and feel beautiful, confident & strong!

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THE LIFE OF THE PARTY/EXHIBITIONIST

You love a little flash and a lot of fun & the drama but you also need to be comfy and confident because you really LOVE to get down on the dance floor. The bold printed, colorful plunging bod-con is for you, babe! We love the sexy silhouette here in retro pastel colors. Dance your little heart out in the Coclico Bedford, a black leather sandal with two straps has the Coclico signature tonal wood-inlay 2 1/2" heel. Elastic inset top-strap for easy slip-on and snug fit. Sustainable and ethically-made. The new Bedford quarter strap sandal in black leather is the perfect summer shoe for every day wear. Simple, modern, versatile and easy to wear for any occasion. The Bedford sandal is easily adaptable to whatever the occasion. Ideal staple for the minimalist & the maximalist. This is for you Exhibitionist!

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THE TABOO BOO

Okay, so you like to playfully ruffle some feathers and stir the pot just a smidge. ;) Let's just say The Taboo Boo isn't afraid to wear a sexy, vintage off-white lacy little number to your bestie's wedding (but we can guess your bestie is a rule breaker too & isn't even wearing white!) You break the rules tastefully & we love you for that. Carry a cognac Vagabond Handbag (in-store only) and slip on the Coclico Okly, a low heel slide sandal with sling strap in luxurious Italian leather. Comfortable mid-heel for walking. So subtle and incredibly soft, this wide strap sandal with a low mid-heel wood wedge heel is your go-to-summer sandal. A slingback strap for stability, these are easy to slip on. Sustainable and ethically-made. They are neutral, so comfortable and can be worn with everything in your summer wardrobe. We love this sandal dressed up or dressed down, very versatile and sophisticated. A classic for any rule breaker...

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THE BLACK TIE REBEL

You make an entrance because you're a rebel, baby. You like to rebel yell. You came for Cocktail Hour & people watching and you dance on the dance floor alone. You've been known to smoke in the bathroom and black is your favorite color. You request the wedding DJ to play Depeche Mode. Wear a 90s shimmery flocked midi-dress with a cheetah print in moody black and midnight blue & top it off with your favorite moto jacket after dark. Carry the leather and metal handmade handbag by Toile Designer Bianca Rochelle (in-store only) and rock the P. Monjo P-1324 style, an edgy black leather Mule with an open toe and back adjustable heel strap with tonal buckle. The angled heel is self-covered with black leather to match upper. FIERCE~! Sustainable and handmade from vegetable dyed Italian leather, this style is ethically-made. These sandals are edgy and timeless. P. Monjo values high-quality materials, that's why these shoes are so comfortable and unique in their designs. These hand-crafted shoes are the essence of quality. Open toe, 2 inch heel height, 100% Leather. Made in Spain & made for the badass Black Tie Rebel.

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THE BRIDESMAID WITH HER OWN STYLE SPIN

Who say neutrals can't have personality? You know how to inject loads of personality & originality! You like to mix it up and it's important to you to put your own unique personal spin and finishing touch on everything you wear no matter where you go. You got the memo & yes, you'll gladly dress up for the occasion in a classic LBD, but you better believe they'll see you strutting to the reception with your fave oversized beaded blazer draped over your shoulders & a few more unexpected details added to your look! Wear that slinky satin LBD with a structured coat and a pop of pastel green. Clutch the Matt & Nat Drew Vegan Crossbody Bag and wear the P. Monjo P-1324 cream cobra sandal mule with an open toe and back adjustable heel strap with tonal buckle. The angled heel is self-covered with cream cobra to match the sustainable and handmade upper crafted from vegetable dyed Italian leather. These sandals are classic and timeless and neutral in a gorgeous muted color. We love snakeskin shoes and so do you Style Spinner. These hand-crafted shoes are the essence of quality and perfect for your best friend's wedding!

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THE COZY LOVER

You love LOVE and you love to be cozy and free in all your fashions. Easy & breezy is your go-to aesthetic and you love a comfy feminine spin to formalwear. You love vintage cottagecore patterns and soft fabrics and leathers. Twirl in a romantic cotton linen dress with side slit & puff sleeve in baby pink gingham and skip to the poolside after party in Coclico Berry, a tan strappy high heel sandal in soft and gorgeous tan leather. The flattering t-strap sandal is a modern streamlined look atop Coclico's newest tonal wood-inlay heel. In a luscious, vegetable-tanned leather with adjustable, large buckle closure. Sustainable and ethically made. A sexy chic sandal with a gorgeous wood mid-heel. Wear these sandals all summer with neutral cropped pants, all white outfits, cuffed blue jeans, and dresses. Definitely wear them to your bestie’s wedding Cozy Lover Lady!

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THE RUNAWAY BRIDE

(we couldn't resist and hey, we have the shoes for that too)

You and the bride can skip/run/jump down the aisle together in style. :) Why shouldn't the bride wear sneakers to her wedding with her wedding dress? Wedding sneakers are cool and comfortable. Wear our limited edition In-House collection of exclusive BUS STOP X Platform Metallic and Snakeskin leather lace-up women's sneakers to the wedding. We like the something blue & white ROAM, a dark blue navy shiny croc leather, navy leather sneaker with white leather heel detail and white laces/white sole. We also LOVE the allover black and white snakeskin SKIN sneaker. It has a black and white snakeskin leather upper, black laces and black neoprene heel detail plus a chunky white platform sole. Run to the alter or run to the dance floor or run to your getaway car. :)

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Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Runaway Bride

These are our suggestions on what to wear to your best friend's wedding. But don't take our word for it. There are NO RULES and like we said earlier, fashion rules are meant to be broken, even at weddings! Do you & Be YOU at your bestie's big day. They wouldn't want it any other way. Shine bright! Cheers!.

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Clothing courtesy of our muse Aubrey Loftus.