Colorado Wedding Guest Attire: THE VOTE!

I pored over your contest entries last night (PORED), and it wasn't too hard to narrow it down. My basic criteria were: a) Do I like the dress? and then b) Do those shoes go with the dress?

Here are the five ensembles I'm recommending for our Colorado wedding guest, four out of five of which feature BOOTIES. 

What can I say? I'm not a big fan of espadrilles.

from Emily (pictured above): Michael Angel Sleeveless Peplum Dress, Zara Leather Jacket, Charles Albert Obsidian Arrowhead Ring + Rachel Comey Ankle Boots

from beeprint: Antik Batik Mini Dress for some sparkle and falltime colors, Veda Avery Leather Jacket, kh:W earrings because they are subtle but badass + Rachel Comey Tux Boots because they are amazing.

from marisa, the i might get mauled by a bear (or hit on by an elk) but i will look damn good doing it outfit: Acne Moreau Crepe Dress, Matthew Williamson Mongolian Vest + Boutique 9 Wedges.

from Abbey: Burning Torch Ikat Dress, Leslie Shershow Antler Necklace + Rachel Comey Huron Boots

from buttercup133: Funktional Tunnel Dress, A Peace Treaty Yaluc Earrings, Club Monaco Adele Parachute Parka, Geometrical Illusion Printed Leather Pouch + Loeffler Randall Ollie Open Toe Booties

Cast your vote quickly! I'm shutting her down when we hit 500.

Note: As usual, I included no chalk/blush/white dresses, even though a startling number of you suggested them. If it's a color the bride might wear (especially at a casual wedding) it is not appropriate for a guest, mkay?

What can he wear to a wedding THIS WKND?

Dear East Side Bride,

My husband is having a bit of a dilemma. We are going to an outdoor wedding this coming Saturday (yes, I know, I could've sent this email sooner) and has nothing to wear.

For our own wedding he rented a suit, as the last suit he owned was a boxy affair used for his high school grad. We've been meaning to get him a nice new slim-tailored suit but haven't had time since our marriage, and now the wedding is three days away and he needs a head-to-toe outfit. (Like, I am talking this man doesn't even have nice SHOES.)

Now, it's outdoors in Ontario in July, so it's going to be SWELTERING. A suit is a bad idea anyways. Can you give us some ideas on what he could wear (general ideas as we're not going to have time to hunt up and order specific items) to keep cool and look good in something we're going to be able to find in our local mall?

Hope that's not too tall an order.

*****

How do we feel about a DUDE in a jacket with no shirt underneath?





Just kidding.

Buy him a great pair of pants that FIT* and a shirt with a little personality.

Something like these summerweight oxfords from Club Monaco.

With a pair of bucks + pink socks?** Yesplease.

(These blue bucks are also from Club Monaco, which I'm hoping you have at your mall.)

Top Image: Josep Abril Spring/Summer 2012 via Fucking Young!
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*Club Monaco and a lot of other stores offer tailoring services, so there's no excuse for a pair of pants that's too long. Seriously, people. THIS SHIT DRIVES ME CRAZY.

**Go with a pink shirt or pink socks, but not both. You wouldn't do that, would you??