Is this dress inappropriate for a wedding?

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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!

Yes people are changing more and more for the evening at weddings now.

Also it’s completely normal at Asian weddings - everyone changes.

The last wedding we went to everyone but me and the husband had changed outfits for the evening do. We felt a right pair of planks!

MN is full of such vicious posting sometimes…
op it’s not suitable - but ignore the boring insults from people that’d probably love to get away with wearing that dress - if just for around the house one afternoon! 😂

Red is fine. Showing your crotch in public is not.

I'm surprised at this thread - the last two comments above imply that getting changed for the evening is a recent thing but I'm sure it used to be quite common in the 80s/90s, certainly for my parents' social circle in working-to-middle-class suburban Manchester! 😂

Were they the bridesmaid changing out of their bridesmaid dresses…?

No one other than the bride or bridesmaid gets changed for the evening. This day isn’t about you.

You look lovely 😍

I can't imagine many weddings where that dress would be appropriate.

Ffs who cares if people get changed in the evening? Yes, the day is about the bride and groom, someone changing isn't going to make it about them.

People changed into more comfortable, casual clothes at my wedding. Were they attention seeking too or does that only apply if a woman wants to dress up a little bit more?

Completely this

I wouldn't wear it to a wedding (mainly because I'm 62 and quite fat ) but it's not appropriate, Nothing wrong with red (My DIL wore a red wedding dress) and if that is a colour you like then certainly go for it but I'd look for another dress maybe not strapless and without a slit at the front, Its a bit revealing for a wedding especially if it is in church.

However if you love that dress then you wear it at another time and feel great in it no one else's business what you wear or what you like. Wear what makes you feel good. Personally I'm not keen on the sleeves I think they'd be a bit annoying and they look a bit crazy. But that's just me, you do you.

Is this for real? What a tacky dress, the colour is the least of your worries. It’s a cross between flamenco dancer and fancy dress Jessica Rabbit. Not wedding attire.

I rather love it and don't have particularly conservative tastes but I do agree, save it for a fab night out

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Honestly wonder if this post is a joke. Surely noone would think to wear that to a wedding? A foreign lady wore a very short, tight, low cut brightly coloured bodycon dress to a wedding I was a guest at. Idon't know if more common where she is from but she looked ridiculous and was shunned by other guests probably because people thought it rude.
Wedding dressing is about looking classy and not grabbing attention

Made me think of Joan Collins in the '80s

The dress is nice but the sleeves are awful. I wouldn’t wear it at a wedding .

Gorgeous colour but not quite right for a wedding.

No it's not appropriate for a wedding. Your bf is right. In fact I can't think of any occasion where it would be appropriate. Its a no no.

It really isn't an age thing.
I've just shown it to 2 'young 20s' in my house and both laughed, waiting for the punch line.

It really isn't suitable for any occasion I can think of .
Bless your boyfriend, doing his best to try and think of a slightly more diplomatic way to say NO, but please take on board 9 pages so far of EVERYONE telling you it is completely inappropriate.

You look beautiful in the picture. I would probably go more conservative if I were you though. (Less boob x)

Normally I would have said no, it’s not appropriate.

However, this year I have been to two weddings and I’ve seen a huge change in outfits. I’m not sure if it’s been accelerated by lockdown or just a new generation of people now getting married.

But what I have noticed is this:

• Any colour is acceptable. Inc pillar box red. Also, very light creams and I’ve even seen white!
• Only the MOB and MOG wearing hats
• Traditional day dresses seem to be out. It’s a hotchpotch of evening gowns, maxi dresses, cocktail dresses.

I seen a graduation ceremony yesterday and seen the same thing. It’s no longer a pencil skirt, blouse and court shoes. It’s a full on glam outfit with matching straps heels. Full hair and make up. Different times.

So looking at your dress, according to the new rules then it will fit in fine OP!!
Im sure you look beautiful 🤩

It’s too bold for a wedding. At a push without the frilly arm thing you could perhaps get away with it. More of an evening thing too. It’a over the top for a wedding imho.

I wouldn't wear that to a wedding. It's a bit much!! Looks like you want all the attention.

The only way that dress could be more inappropriate is if it was white.

If you really want to flash the flesh, there's this one, in the sale. Your DP will love it. :)

www.prettylittlething.com/shape-olive-textured-lace-up-detail-ruched-bodycon-dress.html