Just saw another S&B post and I'm concerned.

[NewAnon]

The post was "is this suitable for a wedding" (classic), but one of the reasons the dress was unsuitable was that it was too 'sparkly'.

I've bought a sparkly outfit to wear as a guest for a wedding, and now I've got The Fear that it's too much.

It's this top, with a similar colour (blush/gold) midi length gauze skirt (ballerina style). And I plan to wear it with a box navy jacket for the service (and navy suede shoes): https://www.phase-eight.com/product/dhara-sequin-blouse-502166453.html#navAjax=true&imageType=model&is=true&sz=60&start=60&q=sequin&isSecondPage=false&pid=502166453&pos=69

The bride will be wearing Ivory, and the bridesmaids are in terracotta. Have I misjudged it?

They could have done to mine. I could not have cared less. Unless they were wearing directly offensive slogans, they could wear jeans or a ball gown. I wanted my guests to be comfortable and I was grateful for their presence.

I think it is lovely OP and totally fine for a wedding.

This might go nicely with the skirt, OP:

https://www.shein.co.uk/Solid-Wrap-Satin-Blouse-p-13081032-cat-1733.html

I think that looks like a really lovely combination and who said you can't wear sparkles during the day? Have confidence in your choice - you'll look fab!

I’m surprised at the positive responses on a board where people frequently get told that floral or spots on a white or ivory background is “too white”. Tulle and sequins are the preserve of the bridal party surely? The dress code for a daytime wedding is dressy day wear not party frock so I’d say the outfit doesn’t fit the brief.

I am starting to err away from the top - not because I think it's visually inappropriate, but several PP's are right, it could be too hot. It's a late Sept wedding, so it could be a cool autumn day, or it could be blistering heat. I think I need a backup outfit in case of the latter.

I don't suit sleeveless, I will try to find something with sleeves (at least cap/short ones, ideally longer) but without being mummified in plastic sequins.

We don't have these rules in the UK! All this talk of dress codes, don't wear this colour or that style is new to me and I'm ancient.

The wedding I was at last summer (informal daytime wedding followed by evening dancing) had all kinds of outfits and colours. The variety was lovely.

I think it sounds like a lovely outfit and you should absolutely wear it (unless the weather dictates otherwise).
I honestly think a normal non- bridezilla bride is more interested in guests having a lovely time and enjoying her own wedding than fussing about outfits.
Unless you come as Aunt Sarah in Derry Girls...

Coast have a big sale on just now @NewAnon

I think it's fine. Maybe a bit more "evening" than "day time", but the jacket should help with that.

I think it’s lovely and fine for a wedding.

I wouldn’t put a navy jacket over it at all though.

I don't think sequins are just a Christmassy thing, however I very nearly chose a glitter top and tulle skirt in white as my wedding dress. I think it looks quite bridal in style, plus the neutral tones of the bride/bridesmaids would steer me toward a different colour.

I think it's lovely and fine for a wedding. Though, my MIL turned up to my wedding in a white suit and I wasn't phased so I'm probably not the best judge

I’m fairly judgy about what should and shouldn’t be worn to weddings. On the one hand yes it’s probably on trend for weddings, can’t get it out of my head that it looks too party-ish for a daytime wedding. I’d try to find a similar or even combined mix (net and sequins) top. I hate dressing for weddings too.

There are a few sequin tops on Coast, Ted Baker, Reiss etc. agreed that sequins are warming.

Back in 2000s there was a great shop called Uth which was an offshoot of Jigsaw and did some nice different clothes some suitable for weddings, christenings etc. pity it’s gone now!

It's fabulous wear it! Too much nonsense about wedding wear for female guests unless you're wearing an actual bridesmaids dress. And thank you because I'm going to order that too for myself as it's gorgeous!

I think your choices are lovely and appropriate for a wedding.

I think it’s really lovely at any wedding, esp for Autumn. You’ll want your arms covered with a top like this when the temps drop. I love it when people dress up for a wedding. My sister said she went to a fairly posh do wedding recently and a few people were wearing denim jackets with casual floral dresses and Birkenstocks. Each to their own (and I love Birkenstocks etc) but I love dressing up now post pandemic and if you can’t at a wedding, I guess when can you?

If so, I’d try to find a similar shape and colour blouse with sequin trims on sleeve edges perhaps. But I think the original top won’t be too heavy. I’ve worn a block sequin dress to a summer black tie wedding - it was fine although it was a gorgeous warm day.

I think it’s a gorgeous outfit and you won’t look anything like the bride 🙄 the bride will be delighted you dressed so beautifully for her wedding. I wore a princess style dress to get married and a couple of my friends wore taffeta skirts and no one mistook them for me as

Apart from being hot and sweaty we associate warmer rustic colours with autumn/winter.

I don't think that's suitable. Sorry.

I think I'd go for a simpler top. Something like a nice white body with a lowish neckline or a silk camisole. And an eye catching necklace. Just think you need something a bit more form fitting up top to off set the volume in the skirt

Would work under your jacket for the day bit and for the night time without the jacket.

Think the top and skirt don't quite work but I don't know why! (So feel free to ignore! )

I would go plain on the top, the skirt is a statement and very feminine. I would maybe just get a nice body suit or something like that. Then accessorize well. Its a bit more current to mix styles, rather than very feminine all over.

Agree with a pp the top is too voluminous with the skirt - unless you were able to tuck it in? A fitted top like a wrap style ballerina top would look much better with a skirt like that imo

I can’t remember the skirt colour now! But would gold work?

https://www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/gold-metallic-ruched-t-shirt