Is this dress to casual for a wedding?

[OnToast81]

I’m going to a wedding, taking place in a nice hotel in January.
Buffet and DJ, should be done by 11pm.
What do we think? Will this do or is it too casual?

If they've specified 'elegant' as the dress code I'd wear the second one. The first one's fine but I think the second one's more special for an 'elegant' wedding.

The first one is ok for a casual summer wedding although quite hard to tell as half of it is covered.
The second one is probably better for an ‘elegant’ wedding.
it’s difficult because elegant is both a little ambiguous and patronising at the same time!

I really like the second. Perhaps a little faux fur jacket with it. It sounds like it is all one venue so the fact it is an evening dress won’t matter

I've just bought this in the sales feels elegant enough with hair up and a pair of heels , I saw it on another thread and was looking for a dress for a Christmas do

https://joanieclothing.com/christina-hendricks-x-joanie-neroli-puff-sleeve-velvet-dress-dark-green.html

The second one will be fine, surely, it fits the ‘elegant’ brief in a fairly understated way, if you add some nice jewellery and a jacket. If there’s a DJ you’ll want something you can bop along to. And given that it’s January I would consider wearing those tights that are actually quite thick but give the impression of being see-through and glitzy.
If I received a wedding invite specifying ‘elegant’ I would be so tempted to dig up some old punk gear and rock a Mohican. I mean, I wouldn’t actually do that on the day, but the thought would be there nonetheless.

I like this one, feels more winter wedding & elegant.

I’d like to get a better look at all of the first dress as I don’t think that’s a great picture. It looks quite drab and boring. And I think the second one is possibly more suitable for an evening function, sorry

I’m afraid i think the second is likely to be a little over dressed I’m afraid. Op are you going to thr wedding itself? Or just the evening?

Oh dear, I don't think either are suitable. First one is a bit drab. Second one looks like a glitzy party dress.

I don't think a strapless barely-there dress is elegant at all.
Sorry. It looks too casual.

It's the sort of dress you might wear for dinner on a cruise or in a hot country for evening dinner if you were dressing up.

Elegant for me would be a day dress with sleeves, even short ones, midi length of knee length. Something if budget allowed from Me&Em, or Jigsaw or Whistles.

I think you need sleeves and something warmer.

I've been to winter weddings in a very posh reception in central London and it was all silky or jersey midi dresses, (various colours but no one was in black), with sleeves, some smart trouser suits, high heels or heeled boots.

@curious79 It's 'morning suit' (worn in the daytime) not 'mourning' for a funeral!

It's quite a good time of year to buy a posh frock because there are a lot of velvet dresses out there, or taffeta, ( a midi or maxi taffeta skirt and a posh cropped cardi in cashmere or a silk blouse would look great)

That’s what I think . I’d not wear either to an elegant wedding, I’d feel really self conscious and either under or over dressed. And as her husband is best man,she maybe attending the wedding and the wedding breakfast itself,I can’t imagine doing that in a glittery party dress.

for me neither is suitable. But if she had to wear one, like she literally doesn’t have a penny,then I’d wear the second and try to brass neck it out. Ie I’m a flamboyant person who always over dresses foe things.

there is also other ways to dress though. If you’ve a decent pair of wide leg trousers, or cigarette pants, get a lovely chiffon, silk etc top vinted has some great stuff. And team with some nice heels.

Tricky to see as the photos aren't that clear, but a dress code stating 'elegant' and all being inside a hotel in Winter, I'm going to say the second one is probably the better choice.

Definitely not the first one.
I wouldn't personally wear sequins/glitter to a daytime event, but it's definitely the better of the two.
Does it have to be one or the other, or are you open to getting something else?

I don’t think either are suitable to be honest the first one is drab and dated, the second one looks like a black tie party dress. I’d keep looking if it were me.

The first one looks like an everyday office dress. If it's for just an evening do then the second one is OK- its a lovely dress but more for an evening event/ black tie dress code.. If its for during the day too then maybe find something else.

No, neither are right. The first is way too casual. You might wear it to a not too dressy office. The second is a bit…shiny.

Whichever you will feel most comfortable in. Who cares really once you've ticked the, I made a little effort box?

I don't think either fits the brief. The first looks like a very ordinary summer dress and the second looks like you're going to a party - probably on a cruise ship.

Right?! Some of the comments are hilarious!

OP the second is absolutely fine.

The second looks elegant and nice. The first dress is more like a summer dress. I would wear the second dress definitely.

If I was asked to dress elegantly I’d probably stay at home. I can’t/don’t do elegant. Too short.

Sorry I opened it on my phone so picture quality was rubbish and I honestly thought it was black with white stripes not sequins so just looked like a strappy dress to me. I did say that very soon after.

Doesn’t matter if you don’t know them, if he’s the best man you should be making an effort. The first dress is too daywear.

I like this one best OP.