Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

Sorry, another wedding one - are trousers a complete faux pax?

19 replies

freddiefrog · 17/02/2013 23:01

I remember Gavin a rather heated discussion with a friend about the suitableness of trousers to weddings, so I'm not sure I trust my judgement

I've come to the conclusion that I just don't do dresses, I love loads, but they jus don't suit me unless they're casual summery maxi dresses.

I've got a wedding coming up the beginning of April and saw these on ASOS (the nude ones)

m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Luxe-Tapered-Trousers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2625864&cid=13686&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=12&sort=-1&clr=Nude#un_jtt_jump_apply_colour

I thought I could wear them with a white silk shirt, black blazer, black heels and maybe a black clutch

Yay or nay?

OP posts:
MrsAFlowerpot · 17/02/2013 23:03

If I could get away with trousers like this id wear them. Outfit sounds lovely.

Definite yay!

Original poster
freddiefrog · 17/02/2013 23:16

I don't know if I can get away with them yet, I may look a complete dick in them Grin

I also like these

m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/Glamorous/Glamorous-Crepe-Trousers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2803225&cid=13686&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=12&sort=-1&clr=Peach

OP posts:
CointreauVersial · 17/02/2013 23:30

Both/either would be fine for a wedding, if glammed up as you suggest.

Original poster
freddiefrog · 17/02/2013 23:32

Ooh, just noticed the random Gavin in my op, should've been having. I don't know anyone called Gavin

OP posts:
MrsLettuce · 18/02/2013 08:07

Yeah either would be fine for a wedding, styled right. At a guess the second ones stand more chance of being flattering on a mere mortal.

janmoomoo · 18/02/2013 10:26

Normally I would say no, but those look very nice and I think you could style them up. Nice.

Original poster
freddiefrog · 18/02/2013 10:46

Thanks!

I've ordered both to see how they look

I prefer the look of the top ones, but I don't like then with the top tucked in. I've got a white shirt which comes to about half way down my bum, but I'm not sure if that would have too much drapey fabric in the stomach/bum area and look too casual.

OP posts:
HorraceTheOtter · 18/02/2013 11:02

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

carrie74 · 18/02/2013 11:27

The top ones look a bit too harem for me to be smart enough for a wedding, but if styled right, I guess it'd be ok. The second pair look smarter.

We had people wear trousers to our wedding, and I can't say I noticed (in fact the only ones I could name would by my SIL (who looked lovely) and that's only because we have the photo out with her in it.

But I do think no black at weddings (although if only a jacket it's not so bad, although likely to be the only thing you can see in photos).

Original poster
freddiefrog · 18/02/2013 11:34

I saw a silvery-grey blazer on one of the websites I was on earlier (they've all blurred into one now Confused ) that I quite liked.

Will go back and hunt

OP posts:
ArcticRoll · 18/02/2013 11:58

Definitely-like you I rarely wear dresses and think trousers can look very chic at a wedding.

comelywenchlywoo · 18/02/2013 12:03

I say go for it, trousers can look really elegant, but I agree with other posters who suggest looking for an alternative to a black jacket - might be a bit too heavy as well as the whole "no black to a wedding" thing.

EuroShagmore · 18/02/2013 12:03

I think trousers for a wedding is fine, but they are maybe a bit casual? I guess it depends on the wedding.

YouOldSlag · 18/02/2013 12:08

I think trousers can look good at a wedding and as far as I know, there is no etiquette about it.

I would agree with others though, no black. Navy and white always looks timeless and can be worn again. If you style it right to avoid looking officey I think you can definitely wear trousers to a wedding. Some pretty and frivolous heels would do the job.

Original poster
freddiefrog · 18/02/2013 16:35

Thanks!

I don't really suit navy in a block colour, I look better in blushes, nudes and pale pinks. I did find a silvery grey blazer yesterday which I quite liked, but I can't find it now

I prefer the colour of the 1st pair, the 2nd pair look a little too coral-y/peachy.

I don't know now Confused. I'm going proper shopping on Friday so I'll see what I can hunt out

OP posts:
mewkins · 18/02/2013 17:08

As long as you look smart and like you've made an effort no one will mind what you're wearing. I often wear black.to a wedding and other guests do too. No one has mentioned it. We had a friend turn up in jeans to our wedding. We are just pleased he could come.

CointreauVersial · 18/02/2013 22:30

I think the first pair you linked to would need a fitted or tucked-in top, or you risk looking a little bulky. If you don't want to do a full tuck-in, try a "half-tuck"; just tuck in a small section of you top at the front/side.

Gives you a bit of shape, but still hides lumps and bumps!

CointreauVersial · 18/02/2013 22:31

"your" top....

SofaCanary · 18/02/2013 22:35

LOL, I got married in an ivory tuxedo, nobody told me trousers at a wedding were a no go Grin

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread