3 Colors You Shouldn't Wear to a Wedding (Plus 3 You Should)

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And just like that, wedding season is upon us again. After what seems like ages, our inboxes are suddenly being flooded with wedding invites, and I don't know about you, but it definitely feels as though there are more weddings and wedding-related events this year than in previous years. As we're all reemerging into the world, wedding guest attire is something we could all afford to brush up on right now. Let's be honest: It's never been simple to put together the perfect ensemble since there are so many factors to consider, like the time of day, venue, dress code, and so many more details.

To shed light on at least one aspect of a winning guest look—which colors to wear to a wedding—we're deferring to the experts. Today, we're tapping Micaela Erlanger, celebrity stylist, bridal fashion expert, and a regularBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing  contributing voice, to let us in on the dos and don'ts when it comes to picking out a color palette. While the colors in the "okay" bucket go far beyond what we're highlighting here, we're keeping things streamlined and naming three color families that are flawless wedding guest choices for any kind of nuptials. On the flip side, Erlanger is also noting which three hues to avoid wearing (and for good reason).

Continue on to find out the colors to wear and skip and, of course, to peruse our shopping picks for the former.

Suggest Avoiding: White

"Remember, this is the bride's special color for the day. Let them shine."

Instead Try: Metallics

"There is nothing like some shine to say 'I'm here to celebrate.' Metallics make for a beautiful choice whether in silver, gold, gunmetal, or a rose hue."

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Shop our metallic picks:

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Suggest Avoiding: Red

"This color is too strong and harsh and could distract in photos, ultimately taking the attention away from the guests of honor and the couple."

Instead Try: Soft Blush

"Soft, romantic, and foolproof!"

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Shop our soft-blush picks:

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Suggest Avoiding: Neon Hues

"Neon already hurts my eyes. Remember, you are at a wedding, not a club."

Instead Try: Pale Blue

"As the saying goes, the bride needs something blue on their wedding day. Who says it can't be a guest's dress?"

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Shop our pale-blue picks:

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For more wedding guest inspiration, see 9 foolproof ensembles for any type of wedding.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.