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Is navy okay for a wedding?

28 replies

MrsFogi · 26/04/2019 23:14

I am going to a wedding in June. I haven't been to a wedding for years. Is navy okay? If so, would one of these dresses be okay? And, if so, what would you do for a coat/jacket/hat?

thefoldlondon.com/product/rosnaree-dress-navy-crepe/

thefoldlondon.com/product/berkeley-dress-indigo-stretch-matte-satin/

www.libbylondon.com/collections/dresses-1/products/dartmouth-dress-navy-navy-satin

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AliceRR · 26/04/2019 23:19

I think navy is fine

Probably prefer the third one

Maybe could pick out the pink colour in the first(?) or a nude / beige or choose a contrasting colour to brighten it up a bit eg mustard or magenta

origamiunicorn · 26/04/2019 23:21

I hope so because I'm wearing navy to a wedding next week 😁

3moons · 26/04/2019 23:27

Victoria Beckham at both royal weddings

Is navy okay for a wedding?
BackforGood · 26/04/2019 23:28

Yes. I like the middle one best.

My friend has a sort of dusky pale-y pink jacket, shoes and bag that would look lovely but I have no idea where she got them. Sorry Grin

3moons · 26/04/2019 23:30

And at Prince William’s wedding

Is navy okay for a wedding?
Tavannach · 26/04/2019 23:31

So, I like the first one best!
But they are all very stylish.

MrsJamin · 26/04/2019 23:31

They're very boring for a wedding. I'd assume it was an office dress rather than something you bought primarily for a wedding.

Youngandfree · 26/04/2019 23:32

Yes of course!!! so is black imo

PeachNut · 26/04/2019 23:33

That would be one posh office....

Youngandfree · 26/04/2019 23:34

But.... I think those dressses are too “office-y” could you try to find something a bit more fun or floaty??

Original poster
MrsFogi · 26/04/2019 23:45

Thanks for the responses - so navy is a "go". Thanks for the alternatives - I'm not very good at frilly/flouncy but all suggestions gratefully received (but with sleeves - my upper arms/shoulders cannot be displayed!!!).

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Corneliawildthing · 26/04/2019 23:48

I really fancied navy for my daughter's wedding but after seeing a few guests at Harry and Meghan's wedding wearing it I thought it looked really dull

chesterfuckingdraws · 26/04/2019 23:54

Navy is good!!
the third dress you posted is lovely I'd brave no jacket and possibly a hair clip/clasp rather than a hat or fascinator.
Teamed with nude accessories if you want to be conservative, silver or gold if you want to be a bit brighter or a really bright fuchsia/bright orange if you want to be bold

NiteFlights · 27/04/2019 08:09

Navy is very chic. Regarding the dresses you posted I think there’s a good chance you’ll absolutely boil in them in June - where’s the wedding?

If the weather is warm you might not need a jacket or coat. I still think a pashmina/scarf is nice with a long dress for later in the evening.

I love (wish I had a wedding to go to!) the first Whistles dress posted. It would look lovely with sandals, a suede/unstructured clutch bag, and a saucer style straw hat. How tall are you OP?

Newhouse76 · 27/04/2019 11:01

I have the middle Fold one - its lovely!

Floisme · 27/04/2019 11:10

I like all your links, op - they look really chic. My only reservations are whether they'll be a bit unforgiving on the tum plus, as previous posters have said, possibly a bit too warm for June (although who knows)?
But as regards colour and style I would trust your instincts, which are clearly elegant and minimalist. Floaty and flouncy can look lovely but not everyone likes it or suits it.

catenthusiast · 27/04/2019 11:13

I'm a big fan of navy for a wedding but would probably avoid maxi length (not that any of your links are!) - I would say about 70% of the weddings I've been to recently (including my own!) had bridesmaids in navy.

SrSteveOskowski · 27/04/2019 11:33

I like the second one. I think the other two are a bit 'safe'. I'd pair it with shocking pink heels and bag.

tinytemper66 · 27/04/2019 11:34

I wore navy to a wedding last year.

BigFatBloomers · 27/04/2019 12:28

You can definitely wear navy. I like the third one best. Very chic.

I think it would look good with silver shoes and elegant silver jewellery. Keep everything quite minimal.
Maybe a bright bag if you wanted a touch of colour.

ChrisPrattsFace · 27/04/2019 12:38

BAR one person, Every single other guest turned up to my wedding in navy. Not planned or asked for, men and woman all matching.
Was obviously on trend at the time! 😂

Carpetburns · 27/04/2019 12:46

Like VB, i would team navy with a bright shoe and/or fascinator.

escapade1234 · 28/04/2019 01:49

And what would you wear on the other foot?