*receives embossed invitation*
There is an unwritten rule in wedding fashion that says “never outshine the bride.” Dorit Kemsley has apparently never received this memo, and frankly, we are all better for it. The woman treats every wedding invitation as a personal challenge to prove that fashion has no ceiling — only opportunities.
The Philosophy
Dorit’s approach to wedding guest dressing can be summarized in three principles: First, the dress must be designer. Second, the dress must be memorable. Third, the dress must generate at least four compliments before the cocktail hour ends. Anything less is a personal failure she will not tolerate.
The Signature Elements
High necklines paired with dramatic trains. Unexpected color choices — she once wore chartreuse to a black-tie wedding and somehow made everyone else look underdressed. Accessories that cost more than the gift she brought. (The gift was generous, I’m told, but the accessories were more so.)
How to Channel Dorit’s Energy
You don’t need a Beverly Hills budget to channel this energy. The key is confidence, proportion, and one — just one — piece that makes people wonder if you might be famous. Start with our dress collection and work your way to the jewelry.
Remember: it is better to be overdressed than overlooked. Dorit has never been overlooked in her life, and neither should you.