Christian Siriano says wedding guests should pick daring outfits over subdued and classic: 'I want my guests to be looking crazy amazing'
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Amanda Krause
Dec 31, 2022, 20:04 IST
Christian Siriano at the Clase Azul Mexico Loft in New York City on July 14, 2022.Bryan Bedder/Stringer/Getty Images
Insider recently spoke with designer Christian Siriano at his holiday party in New York City.
He talked about recent wedding-dress trends, and said bridal gowns are bolder than ever.
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Wedding dresses are bolder than ever before, and sometimes, the same goes for outfits worn by wedding guests. But that's OK, according to fashion designer Christian Siriano.
When asked what people should consider when picking an outfit for a big event like a wedding, Siriano said it's all about "people having their own personal style."
"Go bold, be exciting, be expressive," he said. "You don't wanna upstage the bride — I do still think that is important. But at the end of the day, I would rather my guests all look as confident and great as they want."
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If he were getting married, Siriano said, he'd want his nuptials to be a fashion-forward event — not a classic one.
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"Oh my god, I'd much rather my guests be in couture," he said. "Like I want my guests to be looking crazy amazing."
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Wedding guests wearing bold attire has been a controversial topic since last year.
Kendall Jenner faced backlash after she wore a black, form-fitting dress covered in bodice cutouts to a friend's wedding in November 2021. Though she said she asked the bride for permission to wear the garment beforehand, some thought her outfit was too distracting.
"Let me tell you, we've had a lot of our brides this year wear very extravagant gowns," Siriano said. "They were like, 'We canceled our wedding three years in a row. We're doing it up.' We did not have an understated bride once this year. The brides are going for it."
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