Wedding season is upon us, and while that means plenty of time to catch up with old pals and enjoy a (hopefully!) open bar, it also means figuring out what to wear to each and every celebration.
What to wear as a wedding guest is a conundrum you might be faced with more than once this summer, depending on how many invites you've racked up. And it can be all the more tricky with the increasing number of heatwaves we've been getting. Honestly, sweat and satin dresses? Not a good mix.
Luckily for you (and us, to be honest), we've found the ideal alternative to a wedding guest dress. Enter: the trendy short suit.
Now, we know what you might be thinking... 'Isn't that a bit dad-coded?' Not anymore. Brands like Next have changed the game when it comes to shorts suits, with plenty of trendy pastel colours to choose from. And, if you don't believe us when we say shorts suits are chic now, just have a quick scroll through Pinterest and then form an opinion.
Speaking of Next, the brand's 'lemon yellow' shorts suit combines two summer trends in one, making it a must-have for any wedding you're attending. Best of all, you can mix and match the shorts and blazer throughout the year and get so much bang for your buck. Those Bermuda shorts? Ideal for sightseeing on holiday. That blazer? A go-to for bottomless brunches or weekend matcha dates. You see what we're getting at.
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If you are planning to wear a shorts suit to a wedding this SS26, we'd suggest pairing yours with a simple yet stylish camisole – even better if it's a fancy fabric or has hem detailing. You can accessorise with chunky and oversized jewellery to elevate what could otherwise be a casual-looking 'fit. Finish things off with a pair of wedge sandals with sculptural heels, which are comfortable enough to wear alllll day but still incredibly on-trend.
Beyond Next's 'lemon yellow' dream, there are plenty of other shorts suits that we're obsessing over right now, from Zara's baby pink cropped blazer and shorts combo to Nobody's Child's three-piece floral affair...
See you at the charcuterie board!
