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to wear a black and white dress to a wedding?

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mrsjuneyjuney · 25/05/2013 21:26

that's it really! I know it was bad etiquette to wear black or white to a wedding but would a black and white dress be ok? my back up dress is red, but someone else said you couldn't wear red because it was the colour of the devil. I am so confused.

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sagfold · 25/05/2013 21:28

Oh dear, I've just bought a black and white dress for a wedding, but then again the bride will be wearing black.

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Lweji · 25/05/2013 21:28

At some point you won't be able to wear anything.

Wear what you like best.

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HoHoHoNoYouDont · 25/05/2013 21:30

Black isn't bad etiquette any more, I've seen people in black before and it looks great if accessorised properly.

Black and white looks great too. I'm considering it for a wedding next month.

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Iggi101 · 25/05/2013 21:31

My mil wore black and white to our wedding.
Hmm.

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CharlotteBronteSaurus · 25/05/2013 21:31

i've worn black and white before
i think it's just all black or all white that are frowned upon
at least, I hope so, as I have a black and floral (nicer than it sounds) dress to wear to a wedding next week...

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Loulybelle · 25/05/2013 21:36

I wore black (with coloured flowers) for my sisters wedding and my sister wore a little black dress for our brothers wedding.

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cathpip · 25/05/2013 21:37

I wore a black and white dress to my brothers wedding, had loads of compliments on it.

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KittensoftPuppydog · 25/05/2013 21:38

Wore black and white dress at civil partnership. The couple were much better dressed.

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Beatrixpotty · 25/05/2013 21:39

Some of the nicest outfits at my wedding were black and white.

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ByTheWishingWell · 25/05/2013 21:40

I wouldn't wear all white, but I don't think anything else is unacceptable. Even 'the colour of the devil' Grin

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mrsjuneyjuney · 25/05/2013 21:44

oh good if you all think it is ok I will just wear my black and white one. It's thick black and white stripes.

I was a bit bemused when my friend said about red being the colour of the devil and even more so when she said green was the colour of envy - doesn't leave many colours really!

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PesteredButHappy · 25/05/2013 21:49

I went to a wedding last weekend and the mother of the bride wore this and it looked lovely. She had a matching bolero in ivory with it. No one thought it was weird, or if they did they kept quiet Grin

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Loulybelle · 25/05/2013 21:54

Who came up with all the bullshit rules, aslong you dont clash with the bridal party, who gives a fuck.

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mrsyattering · 25/05/2013 21:56

Wearing white is a no no. Black and white is fine. In fact I wore a black and white dress to my sisters wedding. She helped choose it Smile

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Mumsyblouse · 25/05/2013 21:58

I've worn a black and white flower dress to a wedding, I thought it looked nice and you can wear a nice slimming black jacket if you are plump like me or a white one, I think it's a good wedding look.

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BreasticlesNTesticles · 25/05/2013 22:05

I think it is just bad luck Hmm to get married in red or green, not to wear it as a guest.

Black and white fine though. Only two outifts I have ever thought odd at a wedding.

  1. guest who wore a white jersey jumpsuit thing with a cowl neck down to her stomach
  2. Mother of the Bride in top to toe black

    Avoid those and you'll be fine Wink
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redwellybluewelly · 25/05/2013 22:08

My incredibly well dressed cousin with impeccable taste has a beautiful black ans white dress which is frequently her choice for summer weddings. She does accessorise it differently but it always looks smart and never out of place!

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HerRoyalNotness · 25/05/2013 22:18

I just wore black and ivory to one. Apparently it is ok here in Canada. The mother of the bride wore a stunning black gown and looked amazing!

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Dorra877 · 20/06/2018 06:15

Is this dress acceptable to wear for a wedding night Do?

goo.gl/images/E9G3SH

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