Carla Zampatti Wedding Guest Outfits: Dresses, Suits and Capes

For a wedding guest, Carla Zampatti is a safe and polished label: tailored, covered enough for a church, and smart enough for a black-tie reception. The rule of thumb is a crepe midi for a day wedding, a gown for an evening wedding and a crepe suit for a city wedding. Avoid ivory and white unless the couple asks for them, which rules out the house ivory tailoring for most weddings.

Key facts

• Day wedding: a crepe midi with a sleeve.
• Evening wedding: a floor-length gown in crepe, taffeta and mesh.
• City wedding: a navy crepe suit.
• Avoid: white and ivory, unless invited to wear them.
• Sizes: AU 4 to 16, equal to UK sizes.

Day wedding

The Navy Crepe Cape Midi Dress is the best all-rounder. The Black Crepe Drape Peplum Midi Dress has short sleeves for a church. For a summer garden wedding, the classic Crimson Bouquet Sateen Panelled Midi Dress adds colour.

Evening wedding

The Black Taffeta Asymmetric One Shoulder Dress and the Black Mesh Spot Contrast Gown are both floor length. The Black Metallic Lace Cap Sleeve Midi Dress is the evening midi.

A suit for a city wedding

The Navy Crepe Scarf Jacket over the Navy Crepe Cape Top and the Navy Crepe Low Waist Pant makes a navy column with interest at the shoulders.

Accessories

A brooch is the house finishing touch. Pin the Pale Rose Fiore Brooch to a navy jacket, and pick up the Burgundy Mini Milano Tote Bag for a single point of colour.

The wedding guest edit

1. Navy Crepe Cape Midi Dress

Day weddings and the races.

2. Black Taffeta Asymmetric One Shoulder Dress

Evening and black-tie receptions.

3. Black Crepe Drape Peplum Midi Dress

Church ceremonies, with a sleeve.

4. Black Metallic Lace Cap Sleeve Midi Dress

Evening weddings at midi length.

5. Navy Crepe Scarf Jacket

The suit option.

Mother of the bride? See our Carla Zampatti mother of the bride guide, and browse all designer midi dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear black to a wedding?

Yes, at most modern weddings, especially in the evening. Lift black with a brooch for a day wedding.

Can I wear a Carla Zampatti suit as a wedding guest?

Yes. A navy crepe suit is appropriate for a city wedding and a civil ceremony, and for an evening reception with a dressier top.

What length should a wedding guest dress be?

Below the knee for a day wedding, and floor length for black tie. A midi works for most invitations.

Can a wedding guest wear ivory?

Not unless the couple asks for it. Choose navy, black, a print and a strong colour instead.