Would you wear the same wedding guest dress to different weddings within the same family ?

[LardLizard]

Or would you only wear it again at wedding if it was in say the other side of the family ?

[happytoday73]

yes as I can't really remember what people wore to last wedding... so presume most people (unless really into clothes) are the same...

[unlimiteddilutingjuice]

Of course. I only have one weddingy dress. Are you meant to have more than that?
My toddler daughter thinks I should wear it everyday! "Wear you pretty dress Mummy"

[PeaQiwiComHequo]

I don't wear dresses, but I would certainly wear the same smart outfit to multiple events. The whole concept of not wearing the same thing twice is disgusting, offensive consumerism.

[LoniceraJaponica]

Yes, of course I would. I very rarely go to events that require this level of dressing up so it would be pointless to have more than one very formal outfit.

TBH, I don't think the other guests would notice or care either. It's not as if I'm in the public eye.

[JustMabel]

Yes, I would and do. All eyes are on the bride.

[HeyArthur]

I would wear something different.
It's a long standing joke at my dhs work that I buy a new outfit for every event and it's true I do but then I love clothes & clothes shopping and I probably enjoy that part more than the do I'm going too

[x2boys]

Yes and I did to two family weddings six weeks apart !

[MrDarcyWillBeMine]

🤔 I’m 26 and have an extensive little collection of occasion dresses (I buy them cheap in the sales £20-£30 for a £100+ dress - so I never have to go last minute full price shopping)

I have my favourites though and have worn the same one to several events even with the same family members!
Never had an issue - at a wedding last year my cousin (the height of fashion) asked ‘oh is that the same dress you wore to X’s christening?’

I answered ‘yes- I find the notion of buying new for weddings odd- surely it’s X’s big day- focus should be on her- why try to compete?’

Cousin nodded ‘yup- totally agree- and I LOVE that dress- where is it from?’

😬 - monsoon about 4 years ago!

[smurfy2015]

One summer back when I was younger and much slimmer (this is relevant), I ended up with a wedding week literally (6 days out of 7),

I didn't have a lot of money after presents, travel, accommodation etc and 4 weddings inc quite a few of the same people. Some of the others were also at some of the other weddings but not as many.

So I asked around my other friends who weren't attending and borrowed accessories, jackets, hats and wore a neutral pair of shoes to all. To keep track, I took a photo of each friend holding up the item that I borrowed from them and then they took a photo of what they were borrowing from me.

On the 3rd day of that week, the dress that I wore on the first day, which was washed on the second was worn by a friend who washed it before I wore it the 5th day, a jacket was worn by a couple of us with a wash in between 3 people and with different accessories.

One friend who wasnt connected to any of them was looking at the pics of me when ready and said that must have been mega expensive having 6 new wedding outfits not linking some pieces were the same just accessorised differently with various hairstyles and makeup.

In reality, I owned one dress, one jacket, 3 statement necklaces, 2 pairs of dangly earrings (not shared by any of us) and 3 fascinators which I got from Home Bargains (£2 each) and a nude handbag and shoes.

[Stephisaur]

I’m the same as @heyarthur

I love buying clothes, particularly fancy ones.

I have nothing against rewearing outfits (had to do it while pregnant) but I enjoy shopping for new ones too much.

If I had LOTS of formal events in a short space of time, I would rewear.

[LardLizard]

Well I was thinking more of the photos etc

[Trumponerous]

I would wear the same again. I know I wouldn't notice if somebody else does it. And if someone does notice my duplication how does it matter? And if they do care then I don't care about such a ridiculous opinion.

[RaisinRainbow]

I'd wouldn't wear it twice- I'm too vain. I dont imagine ppl would notice and I'm sure there are wears of accessorising, adding jackets etc to refresh ones outfit.
But that's not me!!!
I'm on a very strict clothing budget and I like to pick up really good quality dresses in local charity shops - pay up to £15 for something lovely. Then if I wear it to one memorable occasion I can pass it on after and free wardrobe space, and I enjoy the feeling of a new frock!

[notacooldad]

No, sorry I wouldn’t. Some women in my family and DPs have long memories😂
So what if they have?

Why do people get hung up on this?

Surely if someone is rude enough to comment you smile and say something like, 'I adore this dress and love any chance to wear it!'

[LardLizard]

But would you want to be in the wedding albums wearing same dress 8 or how ever many times suggested

[seven201]

I wear again. If I was loaded I'd buy different outfits.

[Lambbone]

Dsis and I were married within 3 months of each other. Our own mother wore the same smart navy suit to both weddings - but with a different shirt, hat etc for each occasion it was a totally different look.

It didn't occur to any of us that this might be odd in any way. Very sensible.

[notacooldad]

Are you married or have a DP that is going to the same wedding?

[veggiepigsinpastryblankets]

Of course I would wear it again! I don't have the kind of money you'd need to gave a new outfit for every occasion and don't feel the need to pretend I do.

Has anyone in the history of all time ever suggested a man needs a new suit for every event?

[LardLizard]

Yes but tbh no one really notices dhs suits but he has a few
Look at when you see pics of William and Kate there never comments about what the man wears only the lady !

[redeyetonowheregood]

I absolutely wear things multiple times, but not to the same type of event with the same people. So in your situation, I wouldn't wear the dress again with the same side of the family. But that is just me and i wouldn't care a hoot what other people do. This isn't about disposable fashion at all. I have dresses from a decade ago I still wear. It is about wearing different outfits around the same crowd. I am not sure I can even explain why!

[notacooldad]

I'm sure. The man that has it all Facebook page must have done something on this

Bloody bonkers, fretting if you can wear the same thing is not!

Is there another wedfing coming up? Whose? How far apart etc?

[veggiepigsinpastryblankets]

I'm just bitter because I spent £500 on a big white dress for my own wedding that I can never wear again without looking unhinged, yet DH can wear his lovely wedding suit anywhere.

(yes, I know no one held me up at gunpoint and forced me into a meringue, I just got carried away)

[Stupomax]

But would you want to be in the wedding albums wearing same dress 8 or how ever many times suggested

Yes, this would be fine. Why not?