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To regret this outfit choice?

61 replies

LittleMyIsMySpiritAnimal · 24/09/2022 06:31

I'm attending a wedding today so am leaving it late to ask this but was already having doubts and I just read another thread about wedding guest outfits so wanted to check. It's quite a casual wedding, at a small hotel but ceremony in the garden, finger buffet etc. Instructions for clothes was "not that smart, smart casual ish" but this was passed on from brides sister so not sure if reliability!

I'm wearing a skirt very like the one below (couldn't find the actual one online) but with sort of rustic village houses rather than city buildings on, with a coordinated plain top and matching heels. I intended to get a 'normal' wedding guest dress but tried the skirt on in a local shop and fell in love, started having the regret later.

I'm worried it's too off the wall and not 'guesty' enough and at the same time too smart and I'll look like I'm trying too hard if everyone else is more casual. I know it's the 11th hour to be asking opinions but at least I'll be either reassured or can go looking apologetic at my rubbish outfit choice!

To regret this outfit choice?
OP posts:
isthismylifenow · 24/09/2022 06:57

I love that!

If I could get away with wearing this I most definitely would.

Enjoy the day.

balalake · 24/09/2022 07:00

Wear it. You'll be OK it's not going to be too windy, so no danger of anyone seeing your knickers because of a wardrobe malfunction!

CarbsAreNotMyFriend · 24/09/2022 07:00

Love it!! Very Carrie Bradshaw ❤️ You'll look fabulous x

EntertainingandFactual · 24/09/2022 07:01

It’s brilliant! I love these 50’s inspired skirts.
You will look lovely!

liveforsummer · 24/09/2022 07:05

Not my style but it sounds fine. Unlikely to be upstaging anyone and the colours are fine for an autumn wedding. Doesn't look 'young' to me either. I work in a bar on weekends and the young style just now is totally different - lots of skin tight and exposed body parts 😆. Hope you have a fun day:

DuchessofAnkh77 · 24/09/2022 07:13

just to be aware my aunt once went to a wedding - the groom said "don't get dressed up, it's a small casual do"

The brides family were in full wedding gear with hats!
The grooms family were hugely under dressed in comparison (and mortified)

muchprefersummer · 24/09/2022 07:21

Lovely skirt - it's the kind of thing I wear to smart events - I'm a little older than you so defo not too young for you. Wear it, own it and enjoy the wedding - you'll look lovely.

over2021 · 24/09/2022 07:25

OP, I say this on every wedding guest outfit thread. I didn't invite people to my wedding because of what they would wear. The skirt is lovely but no matter what you wear the couple love you enough to want you there!

My mother in law wore the most beautiful mother of the bride outfit but my favourite photo is one of me holding my nanny's hand whilst she's in an old skirt and cardigan as her very very kind carer sprung her from her care home for an hour to come to the service. She's not with us anymore and I treasure that picture because she looked just like her.

Everylittlethingsgonnabealright · 24/09/2022 07:27

Does it go with the style of the wedding invitation? That’s usually a good rule of thumb for a wedding. (Assuming people still post invites?)

Blahblahblah99 · 24/09/2022 07:28

LittleMyIsMySpiritAnimal · 24/09/2022 06:36

Thankyou all so much, it's not too 'young' for an almost 40 then?

I would wear it and I am mid forties. I think you will look fab x

Iwantmyoldnameback · 24/09/2022 07:32

Everylittlethingsgonnabealright · 24/09/2022 07:27

Does it go with the style of the wedding invitation? That’s usually a good rule of thumb for a wedding. (Assuming people still post invites?)

I really dont understand this comment sorry can you explain it may help me and others in the future.

Love the skirt and outfit sounds perfect. Have a lovely day.

OldTinHat · 24/09/2022 07:35

It's fabulous and I'm very envious!! Enjoy wearing it and have a wonderful day 😁

RuthW · 24/09/2022 07:36

It will be lovely once you have your fascinator/hat and buttonhole on.

AssumethePerpendicular · 24/09/2022 07:36

Lovely skirt, I’d wear it and have many similar outfits! (And I’m nearly 40)

littlepeas · 24/09/2022 07:39

Also 40 (as of today!) and my first thought was to ask where it is from. I love it and would definitely wear it to a wedding.

EnjoythemoneyJane · 24/09/2022 07:40

Relax, relax, relax! Your outfit sounds lovely and just right for the vibe of the wedding. All anyone can ask is that their wedding guests make an effort to look nice and fit in, and you’ve definitely done both.

Enjoy the day and your fab skirt, I bet you get compliments.

YennefersDress · 24/09/2022 07:47

Almost 40, you're ancient,may as well give up now.

I feel I have to point out on here these days that my comment above is entirely sarcastic. OP you aren't old at all, and why shouldn't a 90 year old wear that skirt if they wanted to? Men don't do this to themselves.

As it goes I think the skirt works well for smart/casual.

coldfeetmama · 24/09/2022 07:50

littlepeas · 24/09/2022 07:39

Also 40 (as of today!) and my first thought was to ask where it is from. I love it and would definitely wear it to a wedding.

Happy birthday ! 🥳 🎂 🎉

StClare101 · 24/09/2022 07:53

I love that skirt and would wear it myself.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 24/09/2022 07:56

Have a great day! The skirt fits the bill.

ShirtingForkBalls · 24/09/2022 08:35

It's fine.

ChimneyPotty · 24/09/2022 08:40

The outfit sounds perfect for a wedding! Think back to when you first saw it and loved it, and let that shine through when you put it on :-)

Flossyhair · 24/09/2022 08:59

I love it - it's quirky yet smart enough for a wedding. You fell in love with it because it caught your eye so you did well to buy it.
I find that if I fall enough with an item of clothing, I always regret it if I dont buy it.
Hope you have a lovely day.

JadeTC · 24/09/2022 09:03

I think you'll look lovely 😊

Trytoavoidthebastardbus · 24/09/2022 09:08

Love it - exactly my style and I’m 41! 😀 enjoy!