White accessories for a wedding outfit?

[Shootingstar1115]

Hi all, probably a really silly question. I’m well aware of the rule about guests wearing white to a wedding. But I assume white accessories, possibly shoes, cardigan etc are okay? I
Have bought a navy dress which has a very small amount of white detailing so thinking of buying some white sandals or kitten heels? And perhaps a white cardigan if it gets chilly??

I haven’t been to a wedding in about 10 years 🤣

I wouldn't.

What? Why not? A navy dress with white accessories is fine, get a grip!

Totally fine as long it's not a veil

Go for it, I see no issue. Just make sure it's all the same shade of white.

Yes, navy and white or cream would be lovely together.

I wouldn't buy only because I live in Essex, so out of principle will never put a pair of white shoes on my feet.
I think navy with white is fine OP

Absolutely fine, wouldn’t even consider it as an issue

Absolutely fine.

As long as it’s not a bouquet or veil I think white accessories are fine

Thanks all. It did seem like a daft question but wanted to make sure.

I love the idea of cream but the dress has a small amount of white detailing so thinking white would be better?

I’m useless at putting outfits together.

I just remember my mum going mad on her wedding day (to stepdad) when her sil (whom she didn’t get along with) turned up in a full white frock/accessories 🤣🤣 the thing is her sil had been married and divorced 4 times before the wedding so she must of been aware of the ‘rule’ herself. Still makes me chuckle thinking about it now, but not great for my mum! 🤣

Or you could choose to wear a bright colour, red or cerise pink accessories would be smart or what about a floral shoe with navy through it?

I think white accessories are fine at a wedding though...I just don't particularly like white shoes ( tho of course I am totally irrelevant in my likes!)

Lots of expensive Ted Baker floral around or these are cheaper

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With a pink hat/pashmina/bag...depending on which accessories you choose.

I think a white cardigan will be too much to be honest.

I tend to think “no white to weddings, period” because it avoids questions like this.

Shoes, yes.

Jewellery, yes

But a cardigan is too much imo

I think small white accessories are ok....no to the white cardigan though. How about a red pashmina to throw over your shoulders if you get cold?

Only reason I wouldn't is I've known some drama queen brides and it's just so not worth the argument! 😂

I thought the whole 'dont wear white to a wedding' was so that you didn't end up dressing similarly to the bride.

I really doubt the bride will be wearing a navy dress with a white cardi so I think you'll be fine!

I think a small number of people have taken the 'no white to a wedding' rule literally and are rigidly applying it and forgetting the reasoning behind it

Do you know the bride and how bridezilla she may be about it? I know none of my friends that have got married would have given a shit!

For fuck sake, ain't nobody upstaging the bride in a white fucking cardigan! Go for it op, seriously, it's fine.

And if anyone has a problem with it then it's better you know so you can cut those knobs out of your life anyway

For fuck sake, ain't nobody upstaging the bride in a white fucking cardigan! Go for it op, seriously, it's fine

This.

Just being nosey, but why can't you wear white shoes in Essex?

I can't imagine a white cardi being an issue though.

For fuck sake, ain't nobody upstaging the bride in a white fucking cardigan! Go for it op, seriously, it's fine

This!!!! And I just want to add that even if you do wear some white to a wedding that no one is looking at you anyway so it actually doesn’t matter at all! Not for you OP for those ppl who think it’s sacrilege in the first place 🙄

Personally I think a white cardigan to a wedding would be naff - ditto any cardigan - think the occasion calls for something smarter

"I wouldn't buy only because I live in Essex, so out of principle will never put a pair of white shoes on my feet." 😂 am I right in thinking you were an 80's teen? When white stilletoes were seen as what would now be called "chavvy" and also seen as a "chavvy Essex girl" thing?

My only concern would be white is murder for showing any dirt and it can be a long day doing a wedding.

I too love cerise with navy - but again that may be an 80's thing 😉

Also Aibu to say I can't remember what the 80's equivalent of "chavvy" was?!

@Graphista I was born in the eighties but the stigma lasts! I think the eighties word for a female chav was actually just Essex girl, DMs best friend is actually called Tracey , I also went to school with a girl called Sharon 😁

Honestly in the real world no one cares what you wear for a wedding.

It’s only on crazy Mumsnet that you get these comments.

Don’t wear a cardigan to a wedding though. It’s a bit meh.