Bamboo clothing for the wedding guest
Short answer: At a wedding you are on your feet for many hours, often in warm rooms. It is the innermost layers that decide whether the day is comfortable, not the clothes other people see.
A long day
A wedding often runs from early afternoon until late at night. There is the ceremony, a reception, dinner and dancing, and your clothes have to last through all of it without a change. That is why the layers closest to your skin deserve as much thought as the dress or the suit.
The innermost layer
A layer that moves sweat away from the skin makes a long day noticeably better. Underwear in bamboo viscose is soft, lies smooth and does not feel clammy after many hours. Choose the fit you usually feel best in, not something new you have never tried. See bamboo underwear for women.
Under the shirt
For men, a thin undershirt keeps the shirt dry and free of sweat marks under the arms. It absorbs sweat before it reaches the shirt and does not show under a light shirt if the colour is right. See the bamboo undershirt for men and read more about sweat and white shirts.
Chafing on the dance floor
If you wear a dress and plan to dance, chafing on the inner thighs is one of the first things that can spoil the evening. Thin under shorts put a smooth layer in between and add no bulk under the dress. See bamboo under shorts.
Your feet
New shoes and many hours standing lead to sore feet and blisters. A sock without seams over the toes reduces rubbing, and a soft material makes the end of the evening easier. Break the shoes in at home a few days before. Read more about socks for parties and weddings.
Visible underwear
Under a close fitting dress, flat edges are essential, or the knicker line shows across the hips. Choose a style without thick seams in a colour close to your skin. Try everything on together beforehand, ideally in daylight. See more about knickers under tight dresses.
Choosing a colour
Nude under light clothes and black under dark is the simple rule. White shows more than many expect, both under a light dress and under a white shirt. The same goes for an undershirt, where a colour close to the skin shows least through the fabric.
Warm rooms
Party venues get warm when many people gather, and you can rarely take much off. A thin inner layer is better than a thick one because it handles sweat without adding warmth. A jacket can come off for the dancing while the inner layer stays on.
Bring a spare set
If you are staying overnight or have a long trip home, a spare set of underwear and socks in your bag is welcome. A fresh inner layer after dinner can make the rest of the evening more comfortable. It takes almost no space and only a moment to change.
Wash afterwards
Wash the party clothes and inner layers within a few days so sweat does not settle in the fabric. Use 40 degrees, inside out and no fabric softener, and let everything air dry. The rest of the care advice is in the washing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What matters most on a long party day?
The innermost layers. They decide whether you feel clammy during the day and whether anything rubs or pinches after many hours of standing, sitting and dancing.
How do I avoid sweat marks on my shirt?
Wear a thin undershirt beneath the shirt. It absorbs sweat before it reaches the shirt, and in a colour close to your skin it does not show through a light shirt.
What helps against chafing when dancing in a dress?
A pair of thin under shorts. They put a smooth layer between the thighs and add no bulk under the dress, so you can dance all evening without chafing.
See our range of Copenhagen Bamboo.
