Oh, I love the first topper, the swing Oska swing jacket. Elegant!! And proportions seem right especially with the snakeskin dress. Really lovely.

If it is any consolation...the last wedding I attended was....hmmm....12 years ago? I'm not sure. I had something suitable to wear there...but it was held in my house (step-son's wedding) and if they were to marry today, I'd need to start from scratch except maybe for footwear.

I had a wedding in December to attend (step niece on the beach) and I have one in April (work colleague - ceremony and afternoon tea only, not the reception). I am thinking I will wear the blush 70s midi below with tall boots (or heels) because

- the floral gets worn to work regularly so is not special
- I could wear the blue floral or pleated dress with my black tuxedo jacket but that might feel off for an afternoon tea only?

The 1970s one feels suitable and is probably the best in terms of warmth (mid April is autumn here but not especially cold). I doubt I would need a wool coat (but I have one if needed)

I think you look wonderful in #1, but the print, style and fit of #12 makes it a fabulous choice too.

Reading all comments with interest. I too have a niece getting married in May; hers is in a place with highly unpredictable weather.

Such a wonderful array of good choices you came up with, FC! There wasn't one where I said, "Well, not THAT one," so my vote goes to the one that best combines looks and comfort.

My vote based on the additional photos you’ve added would be #1 the Oska swing jacket and snakeskin dress. Perfect proportions together.

Ah love chatting about wedding guest attires:-) . I will have to attend a wedding in August- and am also very much clueless--so -thanx for posting your options and thoughts about the process.
I actually love nr 10 and 12 the most from the first batch here -for the wedding. The sleeveless one is also fab (and really you have some more than gorgeous upper arms to show them up) but this one feels a bit me more predictable whatever that means- I just cannot explain:-(. The other floral looks more edgy to my eyes from these picties.
Then I 100% love nr 1 from the second batch. Longer coats/trenches would be great toppers, too-but you won't wear one in the picties, isn't it. I'm also wondering the denim jackets. I love and wear a denim jacket often with dresses but think I wouldn't exactly wear one to a wedding with cocktail attire (even if it's white) -shall I (because I have these options, too) so would be curious to see what Angie&others say about this.

Wow, you have so many great options here! On its own I like the long sleeveless floral the best, but of the dress/topper combos, the snakeskin with the boyfriend blazer is the standout to my eye. Excited to see what you choose!

Ooh I love weddings! So fun! DH and I both have large families so usually have a wedding or two each year - sometimes more, haha.

I have also liked those sets for a while but I am not getting the same vibe with your dress and sweater. I think the ones I see are tonal so the black with blush is more jarring.

My first thought was #1 but then with the toppers I think snakeskin all the way! It looks so sleek on you, love it! And the dress looks fab on its own. The black dresses are great too, and maybe the long sleeve one wouldn't need a topper.

I do really like all four, you can't go wrong.

ooo...this is fun, more pictures!

For the wedding, I would wear whatever dress feels "special" to you. For the toppers, I like either the swing jacket #1&2, or the shrug #11&12.

For other occasions, I like the snakeskin dress with the moto (thanks for trying) and the white jacket looks good too.

Wow, can you wear these sleek dresses. I’m in awe.

I love the first dark floral but do think it should be shorter, not for dress code but for shoes. Need to showcase straps, ankles & even boots. If you are able to hem, I think it’s a versatile keeper. Because of your sewing talent, you’d be able to make a lacy pullover or cardi for S/S, plus of course wear as sleeveless, then have all kinds of sweater/ sweatshirt/ boots options for cool weathe. I’m with you on dresses ( or mostly midi skirts for me), in that I need them to be versatile— to wear with summer T’s , or silk or lace top for occasion, or sweaters & tights for winter.
Plus, a dark floral but one with light blush or pale gray works as you are doing, with ability to emphasize either the dark or the light.

Love the snake also. The big floral print not so much, & the orangey dress is too warm a color.

1 or 7 for this event

I would like 12 even more with a different shoe but it looks more autumn or winter to me

Oh my word, Sharan! What a treat!

Surely you jest! Your photo 1 just above makes your attempt look exactly like the Find to me!
Anyway, good to return if it feels too fussy

Hahaha, Jenni! I see what you mean. That was about the fifth try, though. I do love this sweater in concept. Execution is a bear!

Oh, gosh. Looking at the stock photo again, I see I was using the buttons differently. I buttoned the tails to the closest button, and they used the farthest button. That might make a difference. I will try again.... Back to report: it does make a difference! Cardigan is in the "possible keep" category again.

Wow, you look fabulous in these dresses. They all look like they had your name on them, take me home, but the most special one is the snake dress. It is dynamite on you and looks so comfortable. When I looked at the styles with different toppers in the second set of pictures, the toppers could all work for different applications but the one thing I would like to see is darker shoes. Going back to Suz's first comment on the boots, I think a look at these options with different, maybe dress black shoes might set bells off.

Thanks for the ideas, Joyce! I agree both dresses will work with darker shoes. I have some black pumps that I adore, probably more appropriate for the black floral dress than the snake print. I do want to wear the blush pumps for this occasion, though, so I'm looking to make them work.

Late here but I love the snake skin or dark floral dress with the khaki moto jacket the best. I also love the second dark floral dress (that you didn’t buy) and vote for giving it another chance!

Love the cardigan on you too. I hope you give it a second chance also

Thanks for your comments, Brooklyn. I was thinking the dark florals are up your alley.

I agree with others wear what feels most comfort able I like your floral on black even if it is long. I like the first two pictures best. It is black but not too long.

In the second lot of photos I love the Oska swing jacket, pics 1 and 2, and also the Massimo Dutti jacket which looks olive to me, pic 14. I do like the moto pic 13 but not for the wedding. I like the Oska olive raincoat over for rain.
Please do keep snakeskin dress!
I don’t wear dresses much either and have slowed my buying of them but the occasional new one is nice

Sharan, you have LOTS of options and are going to be the belle of the ball! Glad you are keeping BOTH dresses

Goodbye, disobedient sweater.....

Here's my two cents, FWIW:
I prefer either the first dress with the panels, or the Hanna Sanibel dress, with a slight lean towards the latter. I think picking up on the white in that could launch this more into the spring end of the spectrum.

I do like the snake print dress, particularly with the boxy long toppers.

I do not like a moto or denim jacket, or a waterfall style cardigan for a cocktail attire event. I do however think your handmade black shrug is amazing with this dress. I would add a big, sparkly brooch.

At my black tie event I wore a hand crocheted lacy shawl I had made. I think sweet handmade knits are the way to go for event toppers, personally. Either that, or something with sequins!

Do you have some bold jewelry to add?

Brooches are trending for formalwear! I'd totally look for an organic looking gold and crystal brooch to wear with that sweet sweater. There are some pretty ones on Etsy that aren't terribly spendy (and some that are!). I like the idea of layering the necklaces.

Also, you probably know this already, but a trick my grandmother taught me when wearing a brooch on delicate fabric is to pin it all the way through to and around your bra strap!

Great ideas--thanks, Jenava. I didn't know that pinning trick, either.

Wow… Sharan, you have so many stellar outfits for this wedding!

My favorites are still from the second batch of try-ons and they are
#1 snake skin with black swing jacket and
#11/12 black floral with black handknit shrug.

I just think they’re dressy, unique, killer, and even, dare I say, alluring.

You look so beautiful! And I looove seeing all of the beautiful things from your closet. Most inspiring <3