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Is this dress OTT for a friends wedding?

107 replies

dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 17:14

I'm going to a wedding in may, and I already own this dress,
I think it's probably a but much for a wedding, but it so beautiful and would love to get more wear out of it.

Honest opinions please! Grin

Is this dress OTT for a friends wedding?
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DappledThings · 18/04/2022 18:43

I don't personally like either of them but there's nothing inappropriate about either of them. They look fine for a wedding and not bridesmaidy at all.

DisforDarkChocolate · 18/04/2022 18:44

I like it but I'd need to know what the bridesmaids where wearing. I would not be shortening it.

Loopytiles · 18/04/2022 18:46

Would’ve been fine, but you say the bridesmaids are in pink: what shade? Unless similar shade reckon still fine.

NashvilleQueen · 18/04/2022 18:53

Honestly don't think you can be overdressed at a wedding. Go full on is what I say. The only thing that's an issue is that you now know that the bridesmaids are in pink.

namechangeranonymouse · 18/04/2022 18:59

Yes. Both dress are so fussy!

DisforDarkChocolate · 18/04/2022 19:05

If the bridesmaids are in pink I'd pick something else.

I have half a rail dresses I couldn't wear to a recent wedding because they were the same colour as the bridesmaids. I didn't want to look like a fake MOH.

dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 19:15

Ohhh now this is beautiful 💕💕
Right?😂

shopperboard.com/Chakra-Ruffle-Sun-Dress/product/11114

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Soontobe60 · 18/04/2022 19:20

If I had to choose one, I’d go for the second one. Sorry, but that pink dress is awful, whether it’s for a wedding, ball or whatever. You will look like a crocheted toilet roll cover.

dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 19:21

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dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 19:25

What about this one?

Is this dress OTT for a friends wedding?
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Ihaveawonderfulpartner · 18/04/2022 20:15

Wow. Some harsh comments. I think it’s absolutely beautiful and if it makes you feel nice then you wear it and I hope it’s one of those dresses that when you put it on you feel 10 feet tall. If I was the bride I would love it that you’d made such an effort.

DaleTrimont · 18/04/2022 20:19

I think the floral as the bridesmaids are in pink, but if they are in satin slip dresses or something then you could wear either.

PlainJaneEyre · 18/04/2022 20:35

@dancingmonkey

What about this one?
Sorry but no. It looks like something you would wear to a Pride parade.
WhyTheWhales · 18/04/2022 20:36

@dancingmonkey

What about this one?
I like it, but it is bordering on wacky and I absolutely love the other two.

Of the three, I'd go for the floral due to bridesmaids being in pink and you having been told this already. Or else say feck it and wear the pink since you already have it. Someone I know deliberately matched matched bridesmaids at the wedding for some reason. The bride thought it was great and included her in the photos and everything.

SpeedofaSloth · 18/04/2022 20:37

The pink dress in your OP is great, you already own it, it's a May wedding, go for it.

neatlittlerows · 18/04/2022 20:49

I’d like to know what these posters who say it’s OTT would wear to a wedding? Of course it’s a gorgeous wedding guest outfit. I concur with a previous poster - if the bride/groom are close enough, text them and ask. Unless you wear white or literally buy the same dress as the bridesmaids I really don’t see the issue. Imagine going around a wedding judging people for dressing too nicely to celebrate the most special day of someone’s life 🤷🏻‍♀️

Awrite · 18/04/2022 20:49

I love the dress in your op, the pink one. Don't like the second or third dresses.

Are the bridesmaids pale or dark pink?

dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 20:56

@Awrite

I love the dress in your op, the pink one. Don't like the second or third dresses.

Are the bridesmaids pale or dark pink?

Bride described them as pale blush. Can't imagine they will look anything like that. I know she prefers more the more minimalist style.
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feckingknackered · 18/04/2022 20:58

I love love that second dress!! I had no idea there was such thing as a rental app, great idea Smile

Concestor · 18/04/2022 21:00

You certainly like a ruffle don't you! Personally I think they are all awful and far too much for a wedding, but definitely don't wear pink if the bridesmaids are.

IvorCutler · 18/04/2022 21:01

I think they’re all gorgeous op. Wear the one you already have. With flat sandals and your hair down to keep it from being ott.

BillyAndTheSillies · 18/04/2022 21:02

They're all beautiful. Is the third Olivia Rubin?
Given the bridesmaids are wearing pink, option two would be safer.
But I love option three.

dancingmonkey · 18/04/2022 21:18

[quote SoItWas]Op I'll be honest, the first was bad, the second worse.

What about something more along the lines of this, this, or this..?

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/joanna-hope-print-ruffle-maxi-dress/mn190/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=6014

m.shein.co.uk/Twist-Front-Ruffle-Trim-Floral-Dress-p-2318889-cat-1727.html?url_from=ukadplaswdress07210315280S_GPM&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgY0O1YnNJbWh4r3cwEmzzZV9oLsQKRQzE8nBHuc15Xi0vq4lL0Ql4EaAi5KEALw_wcB&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=m

m.shein.co.uk/Tropical-Print-Ruffle-Hem-Dress-p-2725778-cat-1727.html?url_from=ukadplaswdress07210519103S&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgYrFoAfoFmFnF4G74_gkkUwpmKmuCgsFsh602KtSHVvGCu2E7FEWocaAiYdEALw_wcB&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=m[/quote]
Thankyou for ideas, bur it's a definite no sadly, Those just aren't very me at all,

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