Is it okay to wear a white top to a wedding?

[Lily2811]

Boyfriends sisters wedding in September. Is this outfit okay? Very wary of white but a white top with a skirt is okay, isn't it?

I don't think I would, not because I think you'll be mistaken for the bride; but because if the top of her wedding dress is like that, you might feel really awkward. I would! And there's plenty of things to wear that don't have that risk...

But it's your call; really. The fact you've hesitated over whether it's okay might mean it's better to pick something else.

I wouldn't wear that outfit to a wedding, full stop. It's an everyday skirt you would wear to the shops or pub. I think you could push the boat out a bit more for a wedding.

@SnappedandFartedagain I disagree, it's a pretty ruffly skirt which is way nicer than just something you'd wear to the shops.

You absolutely can wear that to a wedding. It's nice!

I wouldn't, a white shirt might be ok.

Very pretty summer outfit but looks too casual for a wedding. Sorry

It might be acceptable for an evening only invitation but not nice enough for your boyfriend's sister's wedding. It's a very casual summer outfit.

I think it’s a touch casual as well. And it may be cold in September!

I don’t think white is a problem (I’ve worn a white skirt with patterns along side a colourful top for instance and I’d be absolutely shocked if the fact that my outfit contained white caused offence) however I agree that the outfit is fairly casual so it depends on the type of wedding.

I don't think the white top is an issue, but unless it's a very low-key wedding that outfit is a bit too casual.

I think it's too casual too, sorry. Also the skirt looks as though it would flop open every time you sit down.

I agree it's too casual

I disagree, it's a pretty ruffly skirt which is way nicer than just something you'd wear to the shops.

I agree, it's lovely, wear it 🙂

Far too casual! I'd wear that just everyday!

Look on silkfred or vestry for nice wedding appropriate outfits.

I also always wear a hat or a fascinator to weddings.

Is your boyfriend in the wedding party? If so I'd want to compliment his outfit abc colour scheme. NOT match it as you are NOT part of the wedding party. But if the colour-scheme is mint green for eg navy would compliment it or a tonal pastel colour (soft pink?). Similarly if red then I'd go for navy with maybe red nails and red stilletos.

The pretty dress company also has some lovely dresses and you can pick them on eBay (Often still with the tags on as they are quite expensive!).

Hmm, I don’t think so - some photos might just show your top half (if you sat at a table or in a big group picture). The bride may not appreciate that.

Why not just pick a nice dress?

Agree with everyone else that both the skirt and the top are too casual for a wedding.

No one on here can possibly tell whether that outfit is too casual for the wedding YOU will be attending. I've just worn a jersey Boden dress to a fairly formal wedding and had compliments on it. But I'd never have asked for wedding advice on here beforehand as I find the replies are invariably aimed at a Debretts level society wedding!

And wearing a white top to a wedding is fine.

I'm really surprised people think this is too casual for a wedding! It won't be a fancy affair, in a restaurant with an upstairs Chapel style function room in a fairly run down area. Im not worried about it being too casual, especially as I'll be getting hair and make up done and wearing smart shoes and jacket. I'm only worried about the fact the top is white.

Boyfriend isn't part of the wedding party.

Well, you didn't mention a jacket, that makes quite a big difference.

How about these OP?

Or these?

@ExpletiveDelighted because this post wasn't about was it casual it was about is it okay to wear a white top!!!

My sil wore a patterned skirt and white cami top to my wedding (it was a destination wedding so more casual anyway). I’m not too fussed about stuff so was ok with it but even I did think she shouldn’t have worn it tbh. I wouldn’t wear white at all unless it is part of a pattern.