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Is this dress ok for wedding reception or dated?

119 replies

Wishfulmakeupping · 08/07/2017 18:55

It's asos must be 3-4 years old never worn is it ok a. Being black? B. Dated?
C.with without belt
Thanks

OP posts:
UKrider · 08/07/2017 19:39

For the evening reception it's great. Yeah jazzing it up with metallics will keep it out of work wear territory and in evening glitz.

bluebeck · 08/07/2017 19:40

Sorry, I am in the "never ever wear black to a wedding" camp.

ConstanceCraving · 08/07/2017 19:40

Raquel thought black was fine and she was mother of the groom!

Is this dress ok for wedding reception or dated?
BigGreenOlives · 08/07/2017 19:43

It doesn't look like a dress to wear to a wedding to me but I don't know what your financial situation is.

Scaverin · 08/07/2017 19:43

Only inappropriate if paired with a black lace mantilla and anguished cries of 'he should have married meeeee'

ConstanceCraving · 08/07/2017 19:44
Grin
TroubledTrouble · 08/07/2017 19:46

Will look great with gold accessories especially for the evening do but id definitely lose the belt. That's what makes it dated imo

PamBagnallsGotACollage · 08/07/2017 19:46

what ...what?!! Etiquette? Ah well then, better not OP. Wholly inappropriate? In 2017? To an evening do? Really, if I knew anyone in RL who was so old fashioned and prescriptive about clothing choices I'd avoid any social event they had organised. So old fashioned and unkind actually.

Looks lovely, OP. Will look especially good with gold accessories.

user1494237944 · 08/07/2017 19:46

Irrelevant I know but her son's marriage to Fred Truman's daughter only lasted 2 years - I am sure the grooms mother wearing black played no part!!

wobblywonderwoman · 08/07/2017 19:47

I have a few dresses like that .. I would probably wear it if you have some nice accessories and heels.
I don't see the point in wasting money for a one off event but I know most people do tend to wear something floral / light but I think that dress is flattering and suitable. Enjoy your night!!

HoneyDragon · 08/07/2017 19:48

I still don't love me seeing black at a wedding especially a summer one. Don't mind the evening do.

MASSIVE DISCLAIMER AS THE OP SOUNDS LOVELY: Genuinely whenever I notice someone at a wedding wearing black it's because they are "look at me" people. Every bloody time.

HoneyDragon · 08/07/2017 19:48

It's a lovely very dress though and I can see why you'd want to give it an outing.

LadyPenelope68 · 08/07/2017 19:48

Looks lovely and there is no reason you can't wear black to a wedding. Absolute rubbish.

pointythings · 08/07/2017 19:51

Wearing black as a guest is rude and inappropriate.

I'm just off to grovel to my very best friend to whose wedding I wore a black trouser suit. They've been happily married for 28 years so clearly their marriage is doooooooomed! Hmm

It's a lovely dress, OP. Get the gold bling out and go for it.

mrsBeverleygoldberg · 08/07/2017 19:53

My mil wore black and red to my wedding. She was definitely making a point. She told me it was the day I destroyed her family forever.
However op I guess you are not making that point and just want to look classy. I think your outfit is great. I wore black trousers to a wedding as I was on the blob and nobody noticed. At weddings people only look at the bride and groom! Have fun.

byebyeapplepie · 08/07/2017 20:00

Last wedding I went to was about 6 or 7 years ago. I was talking in the office about how I'd bought a black dress but in hindsight that was maybe a mistake. Everyone was surprised I thought it was can issue at all. general consensus was that was a very dated idea.

Dress looks fantastic on you.

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 08/07/2017 20:00

They've been happily married for 28 years so clearly their marriage is doooooooomed!

Hmm That's quite clearly not what I was saying. Keep your straw man, please.

BumWad · 08/07/2017 20:02

It's an awful dress for a wedding.

Yes it is dated it.

Why black?!

BuzzKillington · 08/07/2017 20:02

I don't think there are rules for a wedding reception.

It's fine.

TheLionQueen1 · 08/07/2017 20:06

I thought the main issue with wearing black or white thing was to do with photos and not drawing attention away from the bride, which OP won't do at the evening do!

ToElleWithIt · 08/07/2017 20:08

I think it's absolutely fine for an evening do. I'd consider ditching the belt or swapping out for a thin gold one (muted rather than shiny) if you have it. Accessories sound great.

RickOShay · 08/07/2017 20:09

I think you look stunning op, I love the belt. I think it all depends on what sort of wedding you are going to, I am a bit of a wimp and probably wouldn't wear it if it was a stuffy sort of do, but you do look amazing in it.

DreamingofItaly · 08/07/2017 20:17

I'd probably glam it up a bit more with a gold belt to match the shoes and bag.

You look lovely in it! Have a fab eve at the wedding! 💃

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/07/2017 20:22

You don't half read some nonsense on here.

Wear the dress, OP (still think you should lose the belt) and let us know if anybody dies as a result of your abominable breach of the laws of etiquette.

MaQueen · 08/07/2017 21:08

what blimey...I bet your wedding was a hoot Hmm

I wore a black, fifties style Laura Ashley dress to a wedding recently and had several compliments. The MOB wore black and ivory and looked stunning.

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