Is this too white for a wedding guest?

[FreekStar]

After seeing discussion on this on another thread I'm worried this dress I've bought is now too 'white'- I thought the floral pattern made it ok, but maybe not... What do you think?

www.hobbs.com/product/rosabelle-silk-floral-dress/0121-5906-3793L00-IVORY-MULTI.html#cgid=clothing-dresses&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0121-5906-3793L00-IVORY-MULTI&pos=22

“Flowers500
. A lot of wedding dresses nowadays are long and white with colourful flowers“

I did not realise this when I said I thought it would be fine. So now I would say don’t risk it.

Totally fine by me. Pink shoes and pink bag it will look lovely. If someone comments, it's probably because you look lovely in it. Its not bridal at all! And honestly, I've never seen a bride wear anything like this before and if they do, their bridal dress isn't bridal then which isn't your problem!

Way too white imo. I think if it were more of a cocktail length you'd get away with it but that's drifting too close to maxi for me.

Looks bridal. I assume those that can’t see the connection are thinking that it doesn’t look like an off the shoulder, ball gown style dress, but it does look like a more bohemian style bridal gown. I’m one of the last to stand by convention but think you should choose something else - it’s easy enough not to wear a long white dress to someone else’s wedding.

Mother of God just don't do it!
It's too white/ 70's bridesmaid!

Absolutely fine accessorised with pink - and the weddings where I live are way more formal than UK...

Looks ok to me,

If you have to ask the question then it's easier to just pick another dress.

There is no rule that says you cant wear white at a wedding as a guest. That rule went out years ago like having to wear black for a funeral. Wear it with coloured accessories if in doubt.

Far too bridal.

There must be hundreds of other lovely dresses you could choose.

Perfect wedding guest dress!! Definitely not something I could imagine a bride wearing. I love that’s there’s a matching face mask! 😂

What type of wedding is it and where will it be?

If it's lavish as in white tie formal, you might consider a dressy suit or solid color dress.

This is still floral but doesn't look like a wedding party dress.

www.hobbs.com/product/skye-silk-floral-printed-dress/0121-5624-3793L00-NAVY-MULTI.html#cgid=clothing-dresses&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0121-5624-3793L00-NAVY-MULTI&pos=3

It's in the Hobbs wedding guest section! Definitely looks fine for a guest, I would suggest pale green accessories, shoes and bag

It’s lovely, but will you get £239.00 of wear out of it? Plus accessories!

Sorry, your chips, my piss.

I think it's lovely. You could always put a pink pashmina (or similar) around your shoulders?

It’s lovely. I think it’s versatile and would suit different types of wedding.

I thought from your title that it was going to be plain cream.
But its patterned and Its floral not white.
If you wore it with coloured accessories as you suggested I think it would have to be a very very nit picky bride who would complain.

I think it is lovely. I've never seen a bride wear a dress like it either. I wore similar to a summer wedding but with deeper/darker print shades & I picked up the darker colours with a deep shade wrap, fab shoes & bag.

I think it would be lovely for a wedding. Pink accessories, and a pink jacket in case it's cool.

I've seen pictures of some of my Italian and Spanish friends on social media before who have got married or attended weddings in their home country in rustic vineyards where female guests wore similar dresses to yours op. I've never seen a bride wear a dress like yours and if they did, it's not a bridal dress they have chosen for their wedding day. I don't understand just because it's a white/cream dress with floral patterns doesn't automatically mean people are going to confuse you with the bride lol or you're going to upstage the bride. Are you expected to wear a bin bag not to upstage the bride then? You are dressing up nicely, going to do your hair and make up and attend this wedding which shows that you value these people. A lot goes on to make a bridal dress hence the price and this dress is a simple wedding guest dress that's been sewn together that can be worn for a christening, friends baby shower, a lovely meal and even for a day out to watch the horses and you won't be able to do any of those with a wedding dress. This is how people should be able to tell two apart. This is not a wedding dress, it's a lovely spring, summer dress that can be worn for lovely events.

I wouldn’t. Unless you want to be talked about.

@FreekStar

I didn't have doubts- otherwise I wouldn't have bought it- it's only because of mumsnet and what I read on another thread I thought I'd ask- I obviously know that a white dress would have been a no- but didn't really consider this white as it had so much pink and green floral in it I thought it was fine- I ran it past my friend who is really up on this kind of thing and she approved it, and my mum too.

Going by your op you seemed worried:

After seeing discussion on this on another thread I'm worried this dress I've bought is now too 'white'- I thought the floral pattern made it ok, but maybe not... What do you think?

If you’ve decided that it’s not too white, you already know what accessories you’d use and your mum and and friend have reassured you that the dress is fine, so hopefully that should allay any worries you do have.

I don't think people will get you confused with the bride. But you will stand out and that's not a good thing.

I wouldn't because it's better to err on the side of caution, especially when others won't be in white.

I can't see anything wrong with wearing it to a wedding. Brides don't usually wear floral dresses! If you love it OP then wear it - it doesn't look remotely bridal.