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Can I wear this Satin Dress to a Wedding. Husband says no. I feel stunning in it, and think it is ok to wear.

607 replies

MegsyLondon · 16/01/2026 06:21

Opinion needed. I got gifted this dress for Christmas it's a bit tight as it is my pre baby size, but it somehow makes me look smaller than I am.

https://www.iconleva.com/collections/best-sellers/products/adel

It is cinched on my waist and then flows into a fitted skirt. I feel confident in it. I feel like me again. I have been desperate to wear it since I got it but we never go out.

It's my husband's best friend's wedding in February. He is one of the best men. I am not in the wedding so I wont be in any of the pictures or anything like that.

Husband isn't happy about me wearing it. Is it reasonable to wear it? I never go out and I think we will be having another baby by the end of the year so I wont get another chance to wear this beautiful dress. I also dont want to go out and buy another dress when I have been gifted this one and it is sitting in my wardrobe.

It is white at the bottom but clearly with the black lace top it is not a wedding dress. Be honest please.

ADEL

Classic. Commanding. Effortless. The ADEL Lace and Satin Halter Gown is an ode to contrast. Delicate lace meets liquid satin in a silhouette that celebrates form. A plunging halter neckline frames the décolletage, its stretchy lace bodice tied effortle...

https://www.iconleva.com/collections/best-sellers/products/adel

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Wowzel · 16/01/2026 06:22

No.. that is not suitable for a wedding.

ShetlandishMum · 16/01/2026 06:22

No.

Merluzzo · 16/01/2026 06:23

No.

Potatoelephant · 16/01/2026 06:23

It’s gorgeous but I don’t think it’s suitable for a wedding

PigglyWiggle · 16/01/2026 06:23

I personally don’t love it for a wedding as it doesn’t seem very “wedding guesty” - it’s more like glam date night.

Boredoflunch1 · 16/01/2026 06:23

No too white and too fleshy.

mellongoose · 16/01/2026 06:24

Sorry, no.

Cornishmaiden · 16/01/2026 06:24

The dress is lovely but not to wear to someone's wedding.

AutumnAllTheWay · 16/01/2026 06:24

No!

NoArmaniNoPunani · 16/01/2026 06:24

No too white and side booby

Mumsworkneverdone · 16/01/2026 06:24

Hi OP , beautiful dress but too much skin on shoe for wedding guest.

Squirrelchops1 · 16/01/2026 06:25

No, that's not suitable. Why do you feel it is? I'm asking kindly as you feel it's appropriate attire.

Gatekeeper · 16/01/2026 06:25

Definite NO from me

dancingthroughthelightningstrike · 16/01/2026 06:26

Nope!

ohyesido · 16/01/2026 06:26

It’s gorgeous but it could be seen as too close to a wedding dress due to the white flowing skirt. Is there no other colour?

HollyGolightly4 · 16/01/2026 06:27

No- too revealing and too white

(If you're going to reveal it's only a glitzy evening affair in a city centre cocktail bar I think it would be more suitable, but for a standard wedding - no)

2026x · 16/01/2026 06:28

I’d say no. Out of interest, what’s your husband’s issue with it? Men are usually a bit oblivious to this stuff…

ShawnaMacallister · 16/01/2026 06:28

No, far too revealing on the top half for a wedding.

CrowMate · 16/01/2026 06:28

No.

It’s also not a forgiving cut or material If it’s a little too tight?

Lisavanderpumpsdog · 16/01/2026 06:28

I was all ready to say what’s it got to do with him, but no, you can’t wear that to a wedding. I just don’t like the dress at all really, but the white satin block like that is the main reason.

I’m also curious who gifted this to you and why. It’s a very specific item of clothing to gift to someone who never goes out.

Offmybloodybulbs · 16/01/2026 06:29

It's the design - satiny and exposing which seems non wedding guest rather than colour. Colour I just think is weird. The black and white is jarring.

SnowWhitesAppIe · 16/01/2026 06:29

God No!

Kalimeras · 16/01/2026 06:29

The white skirt and low cut in the front make it unsuitable. I wouldn’t wear either black or white to a wedding

Sciobai · 16/01/2026 06:29

No, not appropriate at all for a wedding and it is too white despite the top being black.

Boomer55 · 16/01/2026 06:30

No. Completely the wrong dress for a wedding.