What to Wear for a Sweet 16 Party?

Although not yet legally an adult, 16 is a milestone for teenagers in many countries! After 16, children will gradually take on adult responsibilities. Therefore, many parents will hold a grand ceremony for their children’s 16th birthday, which is called a “sweet 16 party”.

For many girls, this must be a mysterious, attractive, long-awaited grand festival that belongs to her, her families and friends. So, if you are turning 16 soon, you are sure to have already thought about what to wear on your sweet 16 party to wow everyone! So, is your idea feasible? And what could you wear if you are invited to your friend's sweet 16 party? Whether you are the main character or a guest, we will provide you with the useful dressing tips for a sweet 16 party!

What Color to Wear on the Sweet 16 Party?

As for the color, in many people's impression, girls are always associated with pink, so pink is the well-deserved theme color of the Sweet 16 party. This statement is not without reason, but it is also a bit stereotypical. There is no law that stipulates that girls must like pink and cannot like blue. In addition to the birthday girl's own preference for color, the theme color and the clothes worn by everyone present should also match the style of the party. The theme colors that can be considered include the following:

Macaron Colors. Macaron colors, whether it is pink, mint green, cream or bright yellow, all kinds of macaron color members always give people a sweet, fresh and healing feeling. For girls with sweet temperament, macaron color clothing undoubtedly complements their temperament.

Contrasting Colors. In most cases, for most people, we do not recommend wearing clothes with large areas of contrasting colors. The reason why two colors are called contrasting colors is mainly because they give people completely opposite feelings, which can easily make your overall look look very contradictory. However, if you are choosing clothes for a sweet 16 party, then contrasting colors are recommended! Because under the contrast, the two colors will also convey a more vivid expression and bring a more vibrant impression. For example, you can consider about purple and yellow, green and red and so on.

Fluorescent Color. Similar to contrasting colors, fluorescent colors are also what most people avoid in most situations. Because fluorescent colors have very high saturation and brightness, they often make people's skin look very dull. But parties, especially the Sweet 16 party, are special occasions. The first factor you need to consider here is what to wear to attract attention and fully demonstrate a young person's personality and vitality. Fluorescent colors, whether fluorescent yellow, fluorescent green or fluorescent pink, can fully meet both of your needs.

But remember! No matter what colors you match together, don't make the proportions of all these colors the same. You can refer to the 6-3-1 principle, that is, choose your favorite color and let it occupy 60% of the area, then choose a secondary color, occupying 30%, and the third color as an accent color occupying 10%.

The Dressing Codes of the Sweet 16 Party

Fluorescent colors and contrasting colors that people usually don't dare to wear can all occupy a place at the Sweet 16 party. So can you wear whatever you want at this party? Of course not. Every occasion has its own unique dressing codes, and the Sweet 16 party is no exception. So at this party, what are the dressing codes for you as the protagonist and the guest respectively?

🎂Avoid all-black or all-white looks. In many countries, black and white have special meanings and are often used in funerals. If these two colors are just part of the look, then there is absolutely no problem. However, an all-black or all-white look is definitely not suitable for a Sweet 16 party, whether you are the main character or the guest of the party.

🎂Avoid overly mature and sexy styling. Dear girls, please remember that although you will gradually start to learn to take responsibility after the age of 16, you are still not an adult in the legal sense. Therefore, 16 years old is still too young for some overly revealing and sexy clothes. In addition, it is best to maintain a decent image in front of many relatives and friends. If you are an invited guest, then overly revealing and sexy clothing is even more inappropriate because it can easily have some adverse effects on the teenagers and children present.

🎂Avoid blindly choosing a dress that is too gorgeous. There is no doubt that you will be excited to show your most beautiful image to everyone on this day you have been waiting for a long time. There is nothing wrong with that. However, you are most beautiful only when you are in the most suitable clothes for you, and the most suitable clothes for you may not be the most gorgeous. Especially if you are short, don't blindly follow the trend of choosing a floor-length dress with multiple layers and sweeping skirts. Because in the eyes of others, you will seem to be overwhelmed by the clothes. If you are a guest, choosing such an extremely gorgeous dress will undoubtedly be suspected of stealing the show. Therefore, as a guest, please try to choose a more understated dress within the scope of decency.

🎂Avoid too tight clothes. Whether it is a top, pants, skirt or jacket, try to choose a loose-fitting version. Because at a party you need to interact with others to a large extent, such as playing games and dancing together. Too tight clothes will cause a lot of inconvenience for you to interact with others. Therefore, if conditions permit, try to choose some elastic and easy-to-move clothes.

🎂Be careful not to layer too many elements in the same look. If you like the sweet style, then puff sleeves, mesh, bows, etc. are of course the elements you can choose. However, you'd better choose only one or two of them for decoration instead of all of them. Otherwise, your overall look will look dazzling.

What Accessories in Different Styles Can Be Worn on the Sweet 16 Party?

For such a grand occasion, jewelry is absolutely indispensable. First of all, for headwear, you can choose something that matches the overall style and is girly, such as two star hairpins, a bow or a pearl headband. Secondly, if you prefer a more elegant style, you can choose a pearl necklace. If you prefer a cute style, then choose a necklace with a cartoon character pendant. It is best to match the style of the earrings with the necklace and other jewelry. For example, if you have chosen a pearl necklace, it is best to match it with a pair of pearl earrings; and if you have chosen a necklace with a bear pendant, macaron-colored acrylic earrings would be a better choice.

An exquisite small clutch with a metal chain is the most suitable choice for such a grand occasion or banquet, whether for the main character or the guests. No other bag is more suitable for highlighting your elegant temperament than a delicate chain clutch. Or, if you like the cute style, you can also choose a cloud bag. As the name suggests, a cloud bag is shaped like a piece of cloud. It is usually very small, cute and colorful, which is very suitable for girls to create a pretty image.

For most of the styles that are frequently seen at the Sweet 16 party, a pair of Mary Janes is the most suitable footwear choice. In order to make it match with clothes of various colors better, it is recommended that you choose a pair of white or beige Mary Jane shoes. This way, whether it’s a preppy look, a cute look, or a classy one, it can be completed perfectly. However, if you are attending a sporty and energetic Sweet 16 party, a pair of Mary Janes may not be so suitable. Instead, choose a pair of sneakers or canvas shoes to create a very dynamic look!

Finally, there are also several types of special accessories that you can consider for the Sweet 16 party. For example, you can buy some colorful ribbons. These colorful ribbons can be used in many ways. Whether tied around your wrist or at the end of your hair, they will be very atmospheric. In addition, you can also prepare several bright sticker to put on your face. Alternatively, you can create a shimmering effect by applying highlighter to certain specific areas of your face. If you want to wear colored contact lenses, don’t hesitate! You don’t have to worry about whether you can maintain the image of a obedient girl here! You need to remember that you only turn 16 once! So it doesn’t matter even if you wear a pair of contact lenses in dark green or other exaggerated colors!