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To wear white to a wedding?

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umbongoumbongo · 22/04/2015 23:30

Am on a budget and have seen a broderie anglaise knee length dress that is understated and not 'wedding dressy' at all that would be wearable for other things as a summer dress. I could add a belt or sash to break up the colour along with bright accessories. Is it still considered a massive faux pas to wear white?

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Model5 · 23/04/2015 08:29

BTW OP, I think you are absolutely right to wear something simple that actually suits you and your normal life. Most people at weddings manage to look like fish out of water.

JemFinch · 23/04/2015 09:04

I've been invited to a wedding and we have been requested to wear only white or black!

TwinkieTwinkle · 23/04/2015 09:19

Is it a summer wedding? New Look always have lovely maxi dresses and summer dresses that are totally appropriate for weddings.

Alanna1 · 23/04/2015 09:22

Why not ask the bride? And indicate what accessories you would wear? My MIL wore a white suit with navy trim to my wedding. It didnt look remotely wedding-dress-like and it suited her and I didnt mind at all!.

SteveBrucesNose · 23/04/2015 09:32

I wouldn't wear white to a wedding - mostly due to the fact it's usually a long day and White gets grubby quickly.

CruCru · 23/04/2015 09:43

I've never heard that you shouldn't wear red or green.

Dreamiesrcatopium · 23/04/2015 09:46

Gosh we broke all the rules it would seem! Large traditional catholic church wedding.. Mum wore ivory dress, hat and jacket trimmed in black (and helped to be chosen by me!) Our bridesmaids wore black Shock 50's style dresses! Flower gs in ivory. Nobody said a word except how lovely it all was.

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saltnpepa · 23/04/2015 09:50

No, haven't read your story or any replies but the answer is always no. Why on earth do women ask this question every wedding season? You can wear any colour you like so why that colour? Really.

Reekypear · 23/04/2015 09:50

I hope I don't get invited to any weddings soon.......not been to one for 10+ years and very happy.??

goodnessgraciousgouda · 23/04/2015 09:53

Even if the bride is massively relaxed and doesn't care at all, and whatever else.....

You should never wear white to a wedding.

I think black is fine, but you have to be careful to make sure you have bright accessories to avoid the funeral look.

Never white. Never, ever white. Or even cream.

Just no.

nocabbageinmyeye · 23/04/2015 09:59

Absolutely wear white, totally outdated tradition, unless you plan on wearing a floor length white gown with match veil/tiara, that might look weird but a white summer dress with coloured shoes/belt/jacket/wrap/bag then go for it, it looks lovely, any bride that goes mad over that needs to be handed a grip!!

As for not wearing black, that's a made up thing surely? my Mam wore black (chosen with me), my bridesmaids wore black, black is lovely, white is lovely once it's coupled with vibrant colours.

CruCru · 23/04/2015 10:30

I think historically wearing black was ill wishing the bride.

AndHarry · 23/04/2015 10:37

OP if you like the dress then this White Stuff one is almost identical and only £20. I have it in blue and it's a lovely dress.

squoosh · 23/04/2015 10:42

Honestlthere are so many colours to choose from. White dresses really stand out in wedding photos.

fedupdownhere · 23/04/2015 10:59

www.everything5pounds.com this site is fantastic for clothes and I have used it many times

hidingfromthem · 23/04/2015 11:36

i would not wear white to someone else's wedding.
it's just not done.
expect some bad feeling and possibly a few pointed comments and looks from other attendees if you forge ahead regardless.
you'll be that, yes that, twatty guest at the wedding.
sorry to be harsh, but its true.

Original poster
umbongoumbongo · 23/04/2015 11:37

AndHarry thanks for that link; may have to invest. Thanks for the other dress site suggestions everyone.

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sparechange · 23/04/2015 11:47

Reekypear
What an utterly pointless post Biscuit

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umbongoumbongo · 23/04/2015 12:39

That £5 site is interesting- can't think the fabric is any good at that price surely? They have some nice designs! How does sizing come up?

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Uhplistrailer · 23/04/2015 13:29

I would be s little upset if you wore the dress you described to my wedding, simply because of the fact that it sounds very similar to my wedding dress!

If I was wearing a floor length meringue i might feel differently!

Allwayslookingforanswers · 23/04/2015 13:40

Don't do it, if it was black and white fine but no not a plain white or cream number.

I went to a wedding at the weekend and someone was wearing a white strapless jumpsuit. Just looked out of place. At my wedding one of my friends wore a cream dress, it was the actual dress that she married in. In photos she looks like a stand in bride.

vixxx666 · 23/04/2015 13:50

Where what you're comfortable in, not what society expects you to conform to! I'm getting married in Oct, and although the ceremony itself is just 6 of us, we're having a party afterwards and it doesn't bother me what people wear - as long as they're happy and comfortable.

spancake · 23/04/2015 14:01

Oh gosh at least a couple of other ladies wore white dresses to my wedding - it was still quite clear who the bride was. Didn't even cross my mind on the day I had too much going on!

SirBoobAlot · 23/04/2015 14:02

George at Asda and H&M have some nice budget dresses that are cheery enough for a wedding at the moment. But totally don't wear white. It's a pretty dress, shame they don't have it in other colours.

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