Is this dress inappropriate for a wedding?

[humanpotato]

My boyfriend said he thinks this dress isn't appropriate for a wedding because it's red? This is new to me? The last two weddings we've been to I've wore red and he didn't say anything. So I'm just wondering what peoples thoughts are is this appropriate?

I don't know what thread this belongs in!

Not always.

After some deliberation I'll be saving the dress for a different occasion 😂 ... so calm down folks. I was considering wearing a dress I love the look of ... to say I'm trying to steal all the attention and I want to ruin the brides day or because I hate her is reaching ... it really wasn't that deep.

Thanks for the responses x

I think the dress is not appropriate for a wedding and I am not remotely jealous.

Unlike some posters I haven't slagged off the OP.

It's not inappropriate because of the colour but it is hideous and entirely inappropriate for a wedding. Maybe he's trying to be polite

Good decision, OP!

You've reminded me that I quite like wearing red, even though the only red things I have at the moment are a set of merino/silk thermals. So thank you for that.

Would you have not put knickers on?

It’s very “look at me” let the bride shine and stop being so OTT

Well yes because you look fabulous in it.

But as you say, that doesn't necessarily make it a suitable dress for a wedding guest.

Well OP so glad you have come to your sences. No need to be showey trying to out do the bride. Just remember there are social norms when it comes to weddings for a reason. You’ll discover that yourself should you get married. Your body parts on show just aren’t appropriate.

You know what, it's not a dress I'd choose but it really does look good on you.

A thing I like at weddings is seeing everyone in their best and favourite clothes, and how varied that is. Some people might be judgy, but does it really matter what they think?

And, for what it's worth I think you've been a good sport on this thread and not risen to any of the more unpleasant comments. I doubt I'd have come back an updated for all of the taste police in here - but I'm glad you did!

Agree

Well done OP.

The dress is striking, it will be good for another occasion.

I do think the arm bits are just weird and detract from the other nice bits of the dress

You looked lovely in the colour OP, I think you'd suit magenta or a blue - maybe look for some of those?

Cracking figure too

Oh fgs, what tosh. Sorry, I don't care if this gets me deleted.

Are you a flamenco dancer???

Have you asked your bf why red is not appropriate for this wedding but was fine for the others?
It's possibly just a thing for different people, different do's, or maybe he wants to see you in other colours!
I wouldn't say red is outdoing the bride or a bad colour for a wedding, unless the bride is Chinese in which case SHE could be wearing red!!
Can we see what you do decide to wear, as you have changed your mind, please? Before or after would be fine!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the day!!

Putting aside whether or not it’s appropriate, it really is an ugly and tacky dress, and it looks really cheap too. I would send it back.

wow. Well the colour isn’t an issue, but it’s very look-at-me which is a bit… not the done thing at weddings as the eyes are supposed to be on the bride. It looks like a flamenco outfit!

No, it’s a lovely dress in its own way - beautiful colour, it would look fantastic on somebody with olive skin and long dark hair with a great figure. It just isn’t suitable for a wedding.

You have a lovely figure by the way OP!

I’ve just seen the photo of you in it. It’s totally inappropriate.

Absolutely. Mumsnet at its worst.

OP, you made me howl when you came back with a photo of you wearing the dress 🤣. Have q wonderful time at the wedding!

That's vile. And totally unnecessary

Couldn't agree more. If you're still arriving here after 15 fucking pages of people relentlessly policing what the OP should wear just to pile on and do the same thing, then IMVHO you're the tasteless and inappropriate one, not the OP.