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Can I wear this to a wedding in February?

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preggersteach · 31/12/2018 19:42

Bought this for a Christmas wedding a few years ago and wondered if it could be worn to a wedding in February? Currently 6 months post baby and don't want to spend money on something new do going through my wardrobe looking st dresses I feel good in and thought of this but didn't know if appropriate? Tia

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FreckledLeopard · 31/12/2018 19:50

Personally I wouldn't wear black to a wedding. I know others disagree but don't think it's appropriate.

CoraPirbright · 31/12/2018 19:51

Oooh which one is it? LOVE the one with sleeves. Less keen on the sleeveless but both would work for a winter wedding I think (and I am usually vv strict on the no-black-at-weddings rule. Think it matters less for winter weddings and there’s a lot of gold....)

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SirVixofVixHall · 31/12/2018 19:51

Not black to a wedding no.

Calzone · 31/12/2018 19:52

Of course you can

No one cares.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 31/12/2018 19:53

Not really unless more of an evening, black tie esque wedding

Graeb · 31/12/2018 19:57

It’s a beautiful dress! Of course you can wear it to a wedding. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen lots of men in black suits at weddings. I’m sure that no one tells them that you can’t wear black to a wedding.

Beetle76 · 31/12/2018 19:58

If it is an evening do, then I’d say go for it. Some people do have strong opinions about black to a wedding though - hopefully you know the bride well enough to know if she would mind.

Redglitter · 31/12/2018 20:00

Ive never understood the whole not wearing black to a wedding. That dress is lovely. If you like it - wear it 😊

Fantababy · 31/12/2018 20:04

I wore black to a wedding recently (was early pregnant and didn't want to buy anything new) and 2 of my good friends were also wearing outfits that were predominantly black! I think as long as you add something to brighten it so you don't look like you're going to a funeral you're ok.

greendale17 · 31/12/2018 20:05

Black is good for a funeral. I have never seen anyone wear black at a wedding.

Nottobesoldseparately · 31/12/2018 20:07

I don't know which dress it is, as there are several black and gold ones which come up.
However I see no problem wearing black. I wore a full black suit to a Feb wedding several years ago. I won the prize for best dressed female guest!!

TheDowagerCuntess · 31/12/2018 20:11

How do people know which dress the OP is referring to, the link doesn't throw a specific one up?

Or are you just saying, no, you can't wear a back and gold dress to a wedding? Why?

preggersteach · 31/12/2018 20:37

Sorry I thought I'd posted the actual link, it's this one...www.snapfashionista.com/snap/94861/ couldn't really add anything to brighten it up really

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motortroll · 31/12/2018 20:39

I think it's fine! For a winter wedding id expect more dark colours anyway. Get some fab sparky shoes and bag and a nice hair piece.

preggersteach · 31/12/2018 20:42

It would be a pretty glam funeral!

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han01uk · 31/12/2018 20:45

You can wear whatever you want and feel comfortable in! I wore this wedding dress with black bridesmaids dresses for a church wedding! Rose gold/gold accessories is fine for a winter wedding as a guest!

Can I wear this to a wedding in February?
TheDowagerCuntess · 31/12/2018 20:45

It's absolutely fine. Seriously. I wouldn't wear all black to a wedding, but this dress isn't even close to that.

han01uk · 31/12/2018 20:47

And I've just seen the link...it's lovely!

SheepyFun · 31/12/2018 20:47

I think it's fine - I definitely wouldn't wear it to a funeral! It looks celebratory, which is presumably what you're trying to convey.

Shockers · 31/12/2018 20:51

I’ve just seen the photos from a colleague’s wedding- her bridesmaids were in all black dresses and they looked very elegant.
I’m not sure those rules really apply these days.

Saturdaycartoon · 31/12/2018 20:51

Lovely dress and very suitable for a wedding.

Less so for a funeral! Wink

bakingdemon · 31/12/2018 20:53

Lovely! What will you wear with it to keep warm? Remember last February was the Beast from the East....

preggersteach · 31/12/2018 21:40

I was thinking a black shawl or blazer, the ceremony and reception are in the same place so once I'm there I'm there!

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supergrains · 01/01/2019 17:15

Great dress for a winter wedding.
Women have started wearing black/navy to all the weddings I have been to in the last few years. Seems fine nowadays.
I just don't get all the body con dresses....they are more of a crime IMO.

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