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MuckyPlucky · 15/08/2023 22:23

Far too casual. Fine for a trip to the beach, but not really special occasion-wear. And I say this as a total scruff myself! 😆

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Feelingss · 15/08/2023 22:25

Hufflepods · 15/08/2023 21:51

Very few people would say “pick another dress” to your face though.
There are so many colour and so many dresses, it’s just self indulgent to pick the one off limits colour at someone else’s wedding.

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It was over text and I said be completely honest I can wear my other option. It would have been v easy to say wear the other alternative without causing any awkwardness

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MuckyPlucky · 15/08/2023 22:26

But she wasn’t likely to say: “you’d not look like you’d made an effort” was she now?

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Feelingss · 15/08/2023 22:26

BranchGold · 15/08/2023 22:11

It’s obviously up to you if you care, but have in mind that other women/people at the wedding will be aware of it and may make comments about the suitability of your choice.

I’ve seen people wearing a lot worse 😂

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 15/08/2023 22:28

I like it! It looks nothing like a bride’s dress - totally fine

Mischance · 15/08/2023 22:29

I think it's fine - dress it up with red hat, shoes etc. and you will clearly not be the bride! I love the price!!

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 15/08/2023 22:31

No I don't think so I would go smarter and less white. Fine for a brunch the day after the wedding.

tooearlyforthis98 · 15/08/2023 22:33

Tinktravels · 15/08/2023 17:52

For the people that always say ' it looks nothing like a wedding dress', a lot of brides also like to be the only one in white in the photos to really stand out.
It's not that hard to wear another colour

I think that's ridiculous and totally controlling

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Feelingss · 15/08/2023 22:36

MuckyPlucky · 15/08/2023 22:26

But she wasn’t likely to say: “you’d not look like you’d made an effort” was she now?

Well considering I haven’t attended yet then no 😅

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fireflyloo · 15/08/2023 22:40

It's not the colour that sprung to mind just that it's very casual, something you'd wear to a picnic. Unless the wedding is very boho/ casual I wouldn't wear it.

saltinesandcoffeecups · 15/08/2023 22:40

Oh good lord the OP asked and it was ok’d. Stop trying to convince her she’s wrong.

Bunda · 15/08/2023 22:57

Holidaystress11 · 15/08/2023 20:27

I think when it comes to weddings, if you have to ask then its a no

Agree

Ohyousillydivvy · 15/08/2023 23:09

Too white, too casual and too short for a wedding.

Sassysia · 15/08/2023 23:16

I personally don’t like the dress, but I can’t see the problem with wearing it to a wedding. It doesn’t look bridal in the slightest - nobody will mistake you for the bride and it’s not like it’s white white!!

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PurpleButterflyWings · 15/08/2023 23:30

Now THAT I like @Feelingss

McP13 · 15/08/2023 23:44

Second dress is stunning and I would say more wedding vibe!

Autumntree · 15/08/2023 23:48

Too short, not elegant nor classy

FarmGirl78 · 16/08/2023 00:07

The mantra for guest's dresses at weddings is always "If you have to ask if it's too white, then the answer is yes".

Conqueeftador · 16/08/2023 08:33

SleepingStandingUp · 15/08/2023 18:32

How is just above the knee too short?

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I’m the same height as the op. Measuring off the stated length of the dress, allowing for the shoulder, it would sit higher than just above the knee on me.

Also, too white is enough of a reason on its own.

tooearlyforthis98 · 16/08/2023 08:36

Both dresses the OP has suggested are lovely, I cannot understand how anyone could say the dress is too white it's literally floral in no way would anyone mistake that for the bride's dress, it's just a pretty floral dress for a summer wedding. Never understand this attitude and literally only come across it on Mumsnet

NorfolkSunset · 16/08/2023 10:12

If you have to ask why not err on the side of caution?

Danielle9891 · 16/08/2023 10:45

It's lovely for a nice day out to the beach or that but I wouldn't wear it to the wedding.
I work at a lot of weddings and most would wear a dress below the knees and not white.

Roselee1 · 16/08/2023 10:48

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ifonly4 · 16/08/2023 11:10

I think it looks really nice, and certainly wouldn't bother me if you wore it to my wedding. It's got a pattern on it, so not like you're in pure white. Also, the bride night not be wearing white, I've seen brides in cream, champagne, a mushroom colour, peach and turquoise.

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