To wear this to a wedding....?

[PunkAssMoFo]

It is abroad in a hot country. I overheat quite quickly and I need a style that is forgiving to my growing tummy. Plus I don’t really want to spend much more money, as it’s costing quite a lot to attend the wedding.

If I AIBU, could you help point me in the direction of a suitable alternative. TIA

It doesn't look bridal to me unless you think the bridesmaids might wear something light, long and floral.

Too white.

bit white but floral enough to get away with it. Not sure why a long dress would be an issue?

I have never been to a wedding that a bride has worn anything like that, how it can be compared to a wedding dress is beyond me. It has a white background but it is a colourful dress.

Its totally fine in colour but I'd be strongly tempted to get a less synthetic fabric if possible. ASOS have some in cotton.

Really lovely OP! Have a great day at the wedding

I think it’s lovely for a summer wedding. I would style with coloured sandals and a matching clutch. It isn’t remotely bridal.

Gorgeous ! Congratulations on your baby too!

absolutely lovely hun go for it.

absolutely fine for a wedding. I would wear coloured shoes and handbag to make it extra clear you do not wish to look bridal though.

My wedding is next year in hot country, i would say no. If it was short, maybe, but long and white is a no go I think

There are SO MANY COLOURS AVAILABLE!!! Why the fuck do people even consider any white?! Just why?! It’s the only colour that’s a definite no no!

Style, colour & cut is fine. Very pretty. But no way would I wear 100% polyester in hot weather. If what the previous poster said was true.

Of course, go for it!!

I love it! Have had a look on the boohoo site to try and track it down - how is it all so cheap?! I want it all!!

Polyester in a hot country? Ick.

I love it, can't understand why people are being weird about a white background, especially when there is so much other colour in the floral pattern. No one is going to mistake you for the bride!

It's not about being mistaken for the bride , it's about respect and not upstaging and/or wearing white/cream/ivory. As above, there are so many colours available to chose from.

I can see why people are saying the because it is white (and long) is a No, and why others say the floral pattern makes it less ‘bridal’ and okay. I think the fact even here you’re getting such a mix of reactions means you’ll get the same off those actually at the wedding - whether that bothers you or not is another matter.

Polyester is awful to wear in heat though, make sure you pack one of those little battery-operated fans (Poundland) in your handbag.

But surely the point is this:

If you are not SURE, don’t do it!

It’s always like that for formal events - if you feel like something might be too short or too tight or too casual or not the right colour, pick something else you feel 100% sure about and comfortable in.

But yes to the PP that it is about respect to the bride.

I can't show picture for obvious reasons, but I have been to a few weddings where the brides had some floral gowns - which is why I would personally stay well away from white. Of course, no one is going to confuse you, but it's not a great look for a guest.

floral dresses are not that unusual.

It's a long white dress
It doesn't matter how many flowers it's got on it. If you wear that people will just think you have no clue about etiquette.

Just pick a different dress! Literally any other colour!

It is perfect OP. It is only weird people on mumsnet that seem to have the opinion that you can't wear anything with even a hint of white to a wedding. In the real world of normality people wear it all the time and nobody even looks twice.

I wouldn’t because it’s long and you said the wedding is in a hot country. A long dress will make you hotter! Get some air round your legs!

I wouldn’t, but purely due to the nature of the fabric, not the colour.