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> Ever wish you had your own personal stylist to help you dress to impress and keep you up to date with all the fashion trends of the season? Orlando Style Magazine met up with celebrity fashion guru, James Aguiar, and got his thoughts on a hot trend of the season...beach weddings. Aguiar is best known for being the witty and charismatic host of the Emmy-nominated television show, Full Frontal Fashion, as well as the host of Where D’Ya Get That? and Style Court. On the programs that he hosts, he educates and rescues women and men who were suffering from fashion faux pas. Aguiar’s most recent endeavor is as the spokesperson for Prime Outlets.With his keen eye on fashion and invaluable advice, you will soon know all the hot tips on how to throw a great beach wedding, what to wear, and fabulous gifts for guests and the bridal party.
James Aguiar
on a hot trend of the season... beach weddings! By: Jennifer Marcus Read more at: StyleToMe.com
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Summer is right around the corner along with wedding season, and many brides this year will be celebrating the two by having a beach wedding. Aguiar suggests that because beach weddings are more casual, your fabrics and color choices can reflect this tone. “Men always gravitate towards a khaki cotton suit,” says Aguiar “and their shirt and tie can reflect the bridal party colors.” Suggested colors are coral, turquoise, soft pink, and teal green emulating the colors of the ocean. The women can wear short and full flirty skirts or dresses in softer fabrics. He says to steer clear from the high heel at this type of wedding and go with a strappy sandal or a gladiator style in a metallic color. For the MOTB and MOTG, “I’ve always steered these ladies to not wear a dress at all and I recommend a palazzo pant in a soft silk, cotton, or even linen paired with a silk camisole and a sheer flowy blouse. It’s elegant and casual.” And this might surprise you but for the belle of the ball, he says you don’t even need a traditional wedding dress. Look into separates or gowns and dresses in a beautiful soft coral or pink. “Having a beach wedding is already risky, so carry the risk all the
way through and feel amazing in something unique and special.” Aguiar reminds us that we “don’t have to spend a lot of money to look fabulous.” Check out Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th or Central Florida’s only Neiman Marcus Last Call, both at the Prime Outlets for a look for less. As for the bridal party gifts, he says to think ahead and shop at some of Prime’s other great stores to put together an inexpensive custom beach tote filled with wonderful things. Embroider it with a wedding emblem with their name and a sun or shells on the bag to personalize it. Fill it with flip-flops in the wedding colors, a monogrammed towel, and a nice pair of sunglasses. Gifts for the wedding could include wine glasses filled with the beach sand or sunglasses from the Outlets’ Sunglass Hut. “Shop the Outlets because you can buy a lot for less.” And for those of you who may not be hosting or attending a beach wedding this season but still want to look fabulous, Aguiar offers some of this season’s latest trends for you to stay in style. For men, he says, “Get a Preppy blazer in a seersucker or gingham fabric.” Fashion is steering away from the rock and roll look and more towards preppy. Women, get yourselves a strappy sandal in colors like nude, light buck, sand, beige, or even a pale blue. Pair it with a shirt or dress with small cutouts showing a little skin or wear ruffles. “It’s a very feminine season. Feel Amazing.”<