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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.

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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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JMSA · 19/01/2026 00:50

No, sorry.

CelestialCandyfloss · 19/01/2026 23:03

Oh my god no you can't! There aren't many traditions I keep (apart from saluting magpies 😂) but you can't wear white trying to upstage the bride to a wedding!!

ScarletSwan · 20/01/2026 06:36

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ScarletSwan · 20/01/2026 12:16

On rereading my post I can see I was unkind. I am sure that OP could look fabulous in a more modest dress. I mean I was horrified about what I looked like post partum in my previous clothes. I was saved from wearing them out simply because I couldn't possibly squeeze into any of them given my huge weight gain and it took me quite a while to lose the weight. I can see that getting into something that was glamorous after maternity clothes and casual clothes looking after children might make her feel fabulous. The dress is very striking and it might be nice for another occasion.

BaronessBradyBunch · 20/01/2026 12:42

KittyEckersley · 16/01/2026 06:55

I don’t think that one is wedding appropriate but from the same brand this one would be ok for a wedding: https://www.iconleva.com/products/aurelia?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=8fd6c538b&pr_rec_pid=10430658969937&pr_ref_pid=10430658380113&pr_seq=uniform
Maybe some of the other dresses would be too and if you know they fit you well, could be a good option.

Kitty, that dress is absolutely lovely - have you tried this brand before? They seem quite new, are they?

NaneePolly · 20/01/2026 15:15

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.

Absolutely not, it’s too revealing and too “ look at me”

pinkyredrose · 21/01/2026 19:09

ExpectZeroContext · 16/01/2026 10:51

Listen to your husband, lovely.

Patronising much?

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