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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:
BubblesBuddy · 08/07/2017 21:17

Black and ivory are a great classic combination. There were black dresses at Ascot this year and with good accessories it can work. Ascot has the advantage of breaking the look up with a hat though.

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 08/07/2017 21:17

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

It was Grin People came away saying it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.

squoosh · 08/07/2017 21:21

It seems to be a MN rule that anyone who mentions their wedding finishes with '.........and everyone says it was the best wedding they'd been to'.

Guests lie.

MaQueen · 08/07/2017 21:24

"This is the best wedding I have ever been to" is what I have told every bride at every wedding I have ever been to.

Everyone does the same, surely?

Lizzylou · 08/07/2017 21:26

The only colours I wouldn't wear to a wedding is white or cream.
I also look horrific in most shades of yellow, but that's a personal thing.
I don't think that wearing black to a wedding reception in the 21st century is a bad thing.
The dress suits you, the accessories sound lovely, enjoy yourself.

GinIsIn · 08/07/2017 21:26

It's a bit 'workwear'.

Lizzylou · 08/07/2017 21:27

are white or cream!

squoosh · 08/07/2017 21:29

Everyone does the same, surely?

I think so. Same as when you meet a friend's new baby. They may look like a giant chubby earthworm but you still coo about how beautiful they are.

Onedayoneday · 08/07/2017 21:30

I wouldn't. It's more glam out on the town.

TizzyDongue · 08/07/2017 21:31

Lovely dress - definitely ok though look out for a really statement necklace?

foodiefil · 08/07/2017 21:35

Bit worky and wintery Confused but it does look nice on you so if you feel comfortable and confident then go for it

WanderingTrolley1 · 08/07/2017 21:36

I wouldn't wear plain black - it looks like work-wear. Or that you're going to a funeral.

cluecu · 08/07/2017 21:44

People wore black to my wedding, they looked elegant, glamorous and happy as I hope they felt.

Short of wearing an actual wedding dress I'm not sure any of my guests' outfits would have bothered me in the slightest.

As a guest at several weddings, all eyes have been on the bride and bridal party and again, apart from thinking people look nice I generally don't register what other guests have worn nor have I got offended on the bride's behalf (who's having one of the best days of her life and doesn't give a crap about black dresses) Confused

cluecu · 08/07/2017 21:45

Oh and I think the dress is fabulous btw Smile

d270r0 · 08/07/2017 21:47

Looks great but wouldn't wear black for a wedding. Would work for a funeral or evening function.

TheDowagerCuntess · 08/07/2017 22:16

A bride that gets offended by what her guests wear to her wedding doesn't have 'the best wedding anyone's ever been to'. Fact. Wink

OP - the dress is lovely, and the way you're planning to style it sounds fab.

myrtleWilson · 08/07/2017 22:17

I think its fine for a wedding - a summer one as well - am sure the gold accessories will add some sparkle..

On the "so many people left my wedding saying it was the best they'd attended" I had this at mine despite the fact that one of my guests was taken to hospital (eventually with police escort) due to unforeseen nut allergy.... She was fine after treatment... But still people were kind enough to lie say it was the best wedding Grin

MrsJamin · 08/07/2017 22:20

It's just not summery at all, wear some colour for pete's sake, it's a happy occasion!

MaQueen · 08/07/2017 22:32

Thank goodness I'm not mates with anyone who could actually get offended if I wore a smart black dress to their wedding...

CorporalNobbyNobbs · 08/07/2017 23:02

I don't have any dresses that aren't black so wouldn't be spending money to hit something in colour that I don't even want.

NigellasGuest · 08/07/2017 23:27

I definitely check out what the other guests are wearing - not just the bride!

EnidButton · 09/07/2017 01:29

It's completely fine for a wedding. Get the gold heels and bag on and you're sorted.

I couldn't tell you what any of my guests wore to my wedding. So I doubt the bride will give a crap that someone is in a black dress. I strayed into bridezilla territory and even I wouldn't have cared about that.

Only time I've ever thought wtf about a wedding guest outfit was at someone else's where a female guest wore a white trouser suit with nothing under the jacket apart from some tit tape and a very visible black thong under the trousers.

yourerubberimglue · 09/07/2017 01:57

Without the belt and dressed up a bit with accessories it's absolutely fine x

squoosh · 09/07/2017 02:08

I strayed into bridezilla territory and even I wouldn't have cared about that.

I love that you admit that. I have never encountered a self proclaimed bridezilla on MN,

👏🏾

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 09/07/2017 02:24

Whether they were lying or not is irrelevant to this particular discussion (and quite frankly, it was the best day of mine and DH's life, so I don't really care if everyone else hated it).

The point is that nobody was rude enough to do it at mine. Since it's not my wedding you're going to OP, you be as rude and inappropriate as you like Grin