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Trying to see if I can make these pants + shoe options work with something like a silk top / some other fancy top. Wedding is in June in DC with the ceremony starting at 1:30. Should I pursue this option? not sure on the pant straps in particular, so attaching a picture with them tucked in as well.
I think you’re on to something! The ivory shoes look more summery/festive to me. A dressy blouse with an understated pattern will really pull the look together. I prefer the pants with the straps, it elevates the outfit in my opinion.
You can make this work for the dress code, if you do a dressy blouse. Maybe a floral or a pastel color (not plain white, someone will grumble about the white and it will look more office suit). Something like this, or this perhaps.
The straps probably depend on the style of the top. If you go with a short sleeve, up works. But if its say spaghetti straps, I'd leave them down.
Definitely the cream shoes not the black ones too.