What should I wear to preside over a friend’s formal wedding? I am 28 years old & the bridesmaids are wearing royal blue dresses.

If you mean by presiding over a friend’s formal wedding you are conducting the ceremony wear something in a neutral color like beige, navy blue, charcoal gray, black or a lighter shade of blue. Choose a simple style outfit that flatters your figure type: a floor length or cocktail length dress, a long skirt and top or pants and a top. Tasteful jewelry will give you a stylish look.

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Build A Basic Wardrobe
There is no perfect basic wardrobe that applies to all. A basic wardrobe takes into consideration lifestyle or clothing for all of our activities. If you are a hockey coach your wardrobe is going to be a lot different than a corporate lawyer’s. However when we choose a basic article of clothing it is something we should plan on wearing many times (getting our money’s worth). These items are like good investments since they will reward us many times in the future. When buying basics purchase quality pieces, not necessarily the most expensive.

Selecting Bridesmaid’s Dresses
One of the first duties of every bride-to-be is to choose her bridesmaid’s dresses and the maid of honor dress and decide what colors and / or style of dresses she would like them to wear at her wedding. It is considerate to discuss with the bridesmaids the style and color of dresses they would prefer to wear on the wedding day.