To think this dress isn’t too sexy to wear to a wedding?

[Ginspirational]

SIL wedding in October, attending as a guest. Is this dress too sexy? Too bridesmaid-y?

I always go for bodycon dresses as that’s what I feel most comfortable in, I am size 10/12 and an hourglass body shape so not sure what else would suit my body type really, I find a lot of other dresses make me look huge/frumpy.

Great - love the green. Smart short jacket for the ceremony and photos. Then sling if off for the disco 😁

It's a lovely dress. But the colour is awful!

it probably comes from this:

Married in white, you will have chosen all right.
Married in grey, you will go far away.
Married in black, you will wish yourself back.
Married in red, you’ll wish yourself dead.
Married in blue, you will always be true.
Married in pearl, you’ll live in a whirl.
Married in green, ashamed to be seen.
Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow.
Married in brown, you’ll live out of town.
Married in pink, your spirits will sink.

its just one of those things i grew up being superstitious of, but then i still salute magpies

A suit may take some time to pick initially but then can be worn to all weddings and for work (if he wears one for work). That isn’t comparable to women having to buy multiple outfits and possibly accessories for multiple weddings.

This one

Is it just me, the way the question is worded really confused me as to how to answer! Anyway… dress looks fab. I say go for it, fine for a wedding.

women don't HAVE to buy multiple outfits... they may choose too, but they don't have too!

So do you have one wedding guest outfit that you wear to all weddings? And do you also wear it to work?

well to be honest.... ive currently only got the one wedding outfit because its the first wedding ive been too in about a year and since i've lost weight 😂. i may or may not wear it to the next wedding depending on the wedding and my dress size.

i would look a bit silly turning up to work in my current 'mother of the bride' outfit... you dont see many police staff running about looking like that?

theres no way my husband would wear his wedding suit too work? a) he doesnt wear suits to work and b) its too good a suit to wear to work, but he will wear it for special occasions, we have a couple of christenings coming up.. he might alternate his shirt and tie as he usually trys to match my outfit. He does have several suits, we cruise a fair bit and he likes to take more than 4 suits?

as i said you dont HAVE to buy a new dress, you chose too. Im not sure why you are giving me a hard time over my comment.

In my opinion, men have as much trouble buying a wedding outfit as women do! not sure why you have an issue with that

I think it’s lovely for an October wedding @Ginspirational Sorry if I’ve missed it what shoes/bag are you wearing with it?

I personally have never been to a wedding where that dress would be appropriate. But I assume I'm wrong!

Beautiful dress. Go For it :)

Amazing figure!!

It's lovely!

Wedding guests should make sure that the bride and groom are the centre of attention.

I think it's great. And I don't understand the comments about "cover up for the ceremony". That's just weird. But then I have noticed that MN always tells people they should be fully covered in a potato sack for weddings.

The colour is a bit drab, but I am generally sick of the beige/brown skintight clothing trend… but otherwise with the right jacket and accessories it’s fine

It's a bit dated tbh, like the mid noughties Roland Mouret body con dresses. I think you could find something more current and in a more suitable colour. It is a frumpy looking dress.

Book a stylist session at John Lewis, Fenwick, liberty's etc just to get ideas on styles which suit your body shape. You have plenty of time to find something stunning.

another style of body con dress

Stunning dress I love it. Absolutely fine to wear for a wedding

Afraid I think more hen-do than wedding (and definitely not bridesmaid). If you’re set on a very fitted dress then I think you need a longer length and more shoulder coverage. For example:

Absolutely love the green! Will look lovely!

Wow!

There is nothing frumpy about that dress. It may not be the height of fashion, but it isn't frumpy (a word I hate).

I move in different circles from mumsnetters because no-one I know follows the mumsnet "rules" about what is suitable wedding guest wear.

@Ginspirational you have an enviable figure. Wear what suits you and what you feel comfortable in. I know I would be cold without a jacket but you may be made of tougher stuff than me.

I think it's a bit cheap looking and dated tbh Op. You shouldn't be looking for wedding outfits on websites with club in the name.

It's not that you have to spend loads but there's definitely more chic dresses out there that won't need a bolero and will look gorgeous. Some of @skipskippy suggestions are much better.

Covering up for weddings is generally rooted in dressing appropriately for a religious venue. Churches seem more relaxed now but it’s seen as disrespectful to the religion to turn up with short hemlines or bare shoulders. Of course as weddings have become more likely to be civil not church that’s been translated into not taking attention from the bride.