Given the likely weather and time of day, what about something like these that you could wear a certain kind of bootie/boots with:

https://www.marcellanyc.com/products/baxter-dress?variant=407717604229

https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-slouchy-fallen-shoulder-midi-dress-in-burgundy/prd/206266767

https://www.zara.com/us/en/draped-long-dress-p02180258.html

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/enza-costa-silk-knit-long-sleeve-midi-dress-prod273010398?

Are they from Spain? In which case, daytime wedding means cocktail length dress (dowsn’t cover ankles, not slinky) or a jumpsuit in a nice fabric (but yes no black, metralics/sparkley), get it tailored, your handbag should be small and coordinate/match your shoes and dress.

the overseas guests will prob wear hats/fascinators—but absolutely do not bother with head gear if you don’t usually wear a hat bc it will look so weird and wrong on the avg American. Consider getting a blowout.

Lots of dancing/partying (daytime weddings in spain can go for like 12 hours although in USA. Venue probably has shorter window.) bring more comfortable flats or cool flat boots to wear just in case). Everyone will be dressed really sharp so don’t worry, you will not be best dressed, but you will be far from worst dressed with these tips.

Also the only acceptable wedding gift is money, you can bring cash (someone will be collecting it) or they may provide bank acct info for deposits or venmo etc. You want to pay the amt that they probably spent per guest at wedding. so like…250 for a couple?

Anonymous wrote:Here's what I need to know

1- afternoon like 12 or 4?
2- venue - you said tapas- is it a restaurant?
3- your age
4- body type

Whoa! I have some links to click through — thanks for the recommendations!!! To answer the above:

1. 3PM
2. Restaurant
3. mid-40s
4. 5’8, 130

I feel like the Brits do daytime wedding fashion well. I would look at LK Bennett or Karen Millen.

How about this one (if it’s a crowd that can handle some cleavage) https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/farm_rio/tropical_shine_dress?lens=classic

Anonymous wrote:For dresses:

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/argent-bias-cut-viscose-satin-maxi-dress-prod274260157?childItemId=NMT5WGB_&msid=4845054&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=0&position=83

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/shoshanna-audrey-sleeveless-velvet-dress-prod276330021?childItemId=NMT66BK_&msid=4183679&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=1&position=74

Probably too fancy

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/theia-josie-sleeveless-draped-cocktail-dress-prod274780497?childItemId=NMT60UK_&msid=4877744&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=3&position=54

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/carolina-herrera-mock-neck-short-sleeve-check-dress-prod274280067?childItemId=NMB9EM0_&msid=4856147&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=3&position=111

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/victoria-beckham-ruched-flutter-sleeve-a-line-dress-prod272400226?childItemId=NMB9AEP_&msid=4822560&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=7&position=3


https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/givenchy-polka-dot-silk-mini-dress-with-tie-neck-prod272690292?childItemId=NMB99Y6_&msid=4819335&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=8&position=43


Obvs spending someone else’s money here.

The second one (the Shoshana) is the only pretty appropriate dress that’s been posted. Everything else is terrible or way too fancy for afternoon.

Here’s a long sleeve option


https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sequin-embroidered-long-sleeve-gown/7657935

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-cold-shoulder-ruffle-glitter-chiffon-gown-regular-petite/4954298

Anonymous wrote:Why a nov DC wedding? Ugh

What a strange reaction! It's usually pretty temperate and I assume it's an indoor wedding. I have one in a few weeks too.

I had an Oct wedding in the NE and feel like DC is similar in Nov.

More mid-range priced dresses

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/by-anthropologie-long-sleeve-cowl-neck-mini-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=020&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/by-anthropologie-heathered-sweetheart-scuba-midi-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=004&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/bhldn-talia-square-neck-corset-tulle-midi-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=262&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/reformation-bryson-dress2?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=060&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/simon-miller-argan-satin-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=073&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/adelyn-rae-adeline-palm-lace-midi-dress/7297095?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FDresses%2FDaytime%20Events&color=410

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/clarissa-satin-midi-dress/7890445?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FDresses%2FDaytime%20Events&color=001

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/luxely-theo-drape-midi-dress/7741675?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FDresses%2FDaytime%20Events&color=056

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/livia-fit-flare-dress/5476724?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FDresses%2FDaytime%20Events&color=402

For dresses:

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/argent-bias-cut-viscose-satin-maxi-dress-prod274260157?childItemId=NMT5WGB_&msid=4845054&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=0&position=83

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/shoshanna-audrey-sleeveless-velvet-dress-prod276330021?childItemId=NMT66BK_&msid=4183679&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=1&position=74

Probably too fancy

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/theia-josie-sleeveless-draped-cocktail-dress-prod274780497?childItemId=NMT60UK_&msid=4877744&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=3&position=54

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/carolina-herrera-mock-neck-short-sleeve-check-dress-prod274280067?childItemId=NMB9EM0_&msid=4856147&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=3&position=111

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/victoria-beckham-ruched-flutter-sleeve-a-line-dress-prod272400226?childItemId=NMB9AEP_&msid=4822560&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=7&position=3


https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/givenchy-polka-dot-silk-mini-dress-with-tie-neck-prod272690292?childItemId=NMB99Y6_&msid=4819335&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=8&position=43


Obvs spending someone else’s money here.

Anonymous wrote:What about this:
https://www.anntaylor.com/l/p/839727-hpdp.html?dwvar_839727_color=512311&dwvar_839727_size=120¤cy=usd&country=US&cid=PLA_AT_GGL_BRD_PMAX_AT_GGL_RTN_Dresses%7CDresses&ogmap=PLA%7CRTN%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7CCORE%7CPMAX_AT_GGL_RTN_Dresses%7CDresses%7C%7C18209833653%7C&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-8SahixA46zSME5DP_8EY5tWl2A&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5BvPTyBrMynCSTPVKQ4MBDH6ioWnDZbcrjBSu-fMi8LG6Ex8OolYxURoCHkcQAvD_BwE&page=2

No yuck boat neck ??

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Check out the leather (including faux) midi pencil skirts at Neimans paired with a cashmere or other top.

That is professional work wear, not festive enough for a wedding.

Really? You work in DC?

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lambskin-leather-midi-skirt/7942086?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FSkirts&color=200

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/saint-laurent-seamed-crewneck-cashmere-sweater-prod275180158?childItemId=NMB9JN9_&msid=4884776&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat41160752_cat44980749&page=1&position=59

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/naadam-cashmere-button-down-sleeveless-top-prod270260868?childItemId=NMT5N8W_&msid=4775581&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat41160752_cat44980749&page=1&position=119


https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/sablyn-charleston-short-sleeve-cashmere-sweater-prod269290040?childItemId=NMT5JZK_&msid=4736760&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat41160752_cat44980749&page=2&position=110

Anonymous wrote:Check out the leather (including faux) midi pencil skirts at Neimans paired with a cashmere or other top.

That is professional work wear, not festive enough for a wedding.

Check out the leather (including faux) midi pencil skirts at Neimans paired with a cashmere or other top.

Anonymous wrote:I'd wear a DVF cashmere wrap dress in burgundy. Nude patent pumps (CL Miss Sabs) and pearl earrings or maybe simple gold ones.

Perfect if you are 75.