Mum thinks this dress isn't right for wedding

[confusedmummy123]

Going to a wedding in a couple weeks. Saw a gorgeous bardot dress, loved it, fiance loved it so ordered it and I love it in real life too. However I sent a pic to my mum who just texted back "I don't like it for a wedding" then didn't say why or anymore? Am I breaking some kind of etiquette? Clueless about these things. Most weddings I've been too I've been the bridesmaid or the bride and don't have a clue how guests dressed. I do remember a wedding a few years back where I wore a red polka dot dress. Don't know if that was breaking any etiquette rules. I do believe that mother likes that dress though! I will attach a pic of the dress!

Huge lol. Just own it and say hey look at meeeeee my dress is better than yours

😂

I agree or you literally just haven't got a clue about wedding attire!

changeroorooroo seems to be saying her outfit is worse than the OP’s, though!

Not sure why.

Pink dress looks cheap. Second one looks dull. Can't believe you can't find anything more suitable for your age and figure. I'm guessing you're mid 30s and size 10/12.

I think dress 2 is worse than dress 1 ( and that wasn't great)
Wedding clothes are usually more formal.
I'm sure S&B could help you with good options.

Sorry, no. It's a lovely dress, but not for a wedding.

OP you're most certainly winding us all up here and it's working.

💯 this

@changeroorooroo I love your outfit. You look amazing.

But this is lovely, everyonr will be bale to ser how this can be dressed up

ops choices are just bizarre both look like a trip to the beach or park or a stroll round a European city type outfits

really OP?! I thought the first was bad (it’s a nice dress but for a wedding?!) until I saw the 2nd, which looks like something a toddler would wear to nursery. You might as well wear leggings and a t shirt 🤦🏾‍♀️

You’ve been a bride but can’t remember how your guests dressed? Assuming you are divorced now and have thrown out old wedding pics, or this is 100% a thread to create a news story

Wear the dress if you love it. Dress it up with a big hat heels and a nice bag. Go to the wedding and have a blast. I personally dont think formal rules are as strictly followed when i was young (im nearly 50) ive been to wedding where all the girls were dressed to suit themselves and i thought they were all beautiful. Enjoy your day and dress for yourself. Xx

Its a lovely dress, I am not sure its for a wedding though.

You people are brutal!! Poor OP 😆

Actually yea it must be a wind up esp given her reaction to being picked up by the press 😅

Nope. Too much skin, too short, unless as pp's have said, it's a beach wedding - then you're fine.

Ah right, it's a piss take 🤣

A Swinger's party: Ideal!

A wedding? No**.

**Unless the wedding was a result of a previous Swinger's party. In which case, okay.

Two people have invited you to celebrate with them as they start a new life together. A £16 boohoo off the shoulder mini dress is a mark of your respect (or lack there of) for them. They would have spent more on your desert (never mind drinks, food, chair covers for goodness sake).

Boohoo have a specific ’Wedding Guest’ selection ranging from £4 - £58…genuinely happy to suggest some or send you one of my own (ranging from size 6-10). You could also recycle a bridesmaid dress you have worn before if the couple didn’t attend any of those weddings?

I cannot believe you are still seriously considering this? If you aren’t embarrassed at being ridiculously underdressed with people wondering if you were on your way from a park day go ahead shrugging

Over 90% is extremely direct, just let us know if you hate the bride 😊 (joking/not joking). Also if your partner is wearing a shirt with buttons you will look intentionally disrespectful.

A few suggestions as I gather bohemian floral may be your thing. Genuinly want to help. I love weddings and I love ‘love’…please put your best foot forward for their special day xxx.

It's a lovely dress and I would wear it to a wedding but I'm not that tall tbh so it would be almost knee-length on me which I think is fine.
To me it depends on how tall you are really. If the dress's too short, it kind of becomes too informal... Otherwise, I think an appropriate cardigan or blazer, accessories and a posh pair of sandals can lift the dress and make it more than wedding appropriate.
Are your kids young? If you can bend over to talk to them or carry them, if need be, without showing your undies, why not?

@CoastalWave hi where did you find that dress please I love it

2nd dress cut is a bit better but the fabric still too casual.

It's better than the 1st one so grab some nice accessories and shoes and have fun.

The 2nd dress with the dirty socks has a certain joie de vivre vibe. The length is perhaps too long? Shouldn’t your thighs be more exposed? You have to balance out the conservative neckline.

It looks suitable for a beach or picnic in the park.

@confusedmummy123

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