Is this dress smart enough for a wedding?

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Boden-tastic It's the purple one and it's a second wedding for an older couple, so I don't want to stand out too much in a fancy frock. I'm also 7 weeks pregnant so don't want to tell anyone but don't want anything too tight either...what d'you reckon?

No really, and I am very casual!

Is it that mustard one in purple?

Yes, it's the mustard one in a sort of grape purple. I could wear smart boots and a long sleeved top underneath. It's only a small wedding and everyone except my DH & I will be 50 - 70 so I don't want to be too dolled up. I'm also flying and have just hand luggage, so if I wear this I can wear it again on the trip (seeing other people)

It's a nice dress but only okay for the most casual of weddings.

Just a word to the wise. 50-70 year olds get dolled up too.

Hmm I would say the corduroy fabric is a step too far towards the casual. And actually, I think older people might be more likely to be offended by insufficient smartness (which isn't the same things as being dolled up in my head). This may just be because of the 50-70 year olds I know. If it was wool I'd say fine.

Definitely too casual. Corduroy is not suitable for a wedding no matter how low key.

And with the boots + long sleeved top underneath it sounds more like an outfit for doing the shopping in than for attending a wedding.

Yep, it was the cord that did it for me too.

No, honestly.. it's more weekend wear than wedding.

What about something like This? A bit smarter...

OK, thanks all...I think I shall have a rethink as I don't want to look out of place. That one you linked too bang is lovely...

I didn't mean to be rude about 50 - 70 year olds not getting dressed up, it's just that this is a very countryside wedding (not posh country) so I'm a bit lost style-wise.

Can you wear boots at all to a wedding or should it be shoes? And does you bag have to be small? Sooo confused!