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Mon, May 31, 2010
Urban, The Straits Times
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Wedding dinner woes
by Ian Lee & Karen Tee

Q I am a 25-year-old woman and will be attending a wedding dinner in a few months' time. What kind of clothes will be appropriate for the occasion?

A You don't have to splurge on a dress in order to look like a million dollars. Actress Joanne Peh proved that last October when she attended Fann Wong's wedding in an electric blue knee-length toga dress from Topshop.

If you want to recreate her youthful yet evening-friendly look, electric blue cocktail dresses in a variety of styles, starting at $29, are available from Hula & Co.

If you want to invest in a pricier piece, check out Karen Millen's cobalt blue leopard print dress (above), priced at $589.

A little black or navy dress for the evening would also be appropriate and versatile enough for all kinds of functions in the future. Hula & Co offers a netted bodycon version in both colours for $29 each and a deep V-neck cocktail mini in black for $35.

Add glamour with sequined accessories such as drop earrings, a clutch bag and high peep-toe heels.

High-street label Forever 21 offers jewelled bracelets from $13, while New Look has satin-like clutch bags in jewel tones for $20. Jewelled cocktail rings and sparkly earrings can also be found at Topshop for between $20 and $30.

Just remember to avoid white for wedding parties because that suggests you are competing with the bride.

Overtly sexy styles with plunging necklines and sheer fabrics generally don't belong at a wedding either. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.

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