Can I wear black to a late summer wedding?

[Gentleness]

I've just bought an outfit that I think I love. I tried some summer dresses and found 2 that looked ok but didn't feel like my kind of thing. Then I tried on a top that caught my eye, with a very plain skirt and just loved it. I had been feeling so miserable trying things on - it doesn't look like I've lost the nearly 2 stone that I have, I was having minor hot flushes, I'm having the 2nd period in 3 weeks due to hrt and the mood swings have been hell. For me to love an outfit right now is just completely unexpected.

But it's mainly black. At a wedding. Black skirt and black underlayer to the top, with a lovely, dramatic, swishy overlayer with bright colours. But lots of black. I'm considering looking for an alternative skirt, but this one was so simple, practical and easy, and I'll get a lot of wear out of it. I prefer to pretend my short, squat legs don't exist. And is long enough to hide the fact I've not got any nice shoes (and I hate shoe shopping even more than clothes shopping).

In summary, is it ok to wear black to a wedding? Should I look for a brighter skirt at least?

Honestly, it's impossible to say because it depends on the attitude of the bride & groom, and their families.

People wore black to my (fairly traditional) wedding and I didn't even notice, let alone care. But some people do still consider it a no-no. I probably wouldn't risk it, unless I knew the wedding party well enough to be sure they wouldn't mind.

The bride and groom are pretty relaxed in general and the dress code is simply smart. My instinct is that they won't mind, but I also have no idea at all about normal wedding outfit etiquette at all! It's been a while...

I would. Nothing wrong with it at all.

Seen lots of black at weddings. Classic

That's a big relief to hear. I've been trying to imagine what other colour skirt I could look for and failing... It's quite refreshing to be worrying about clothing instead of fuel bills...

Provided black suits you.

If you use bright accessories (shoes, bag, jewellery) I think it would be okay. Especially if the dress isn't all black.

You say it has swishy colours over the top. Why not pick out a colour or a paler colour in the same palette to go with it: shoes, bag and hairpiece? Maybe a light pink? Or an emerald green if appropriate., Choose pieces that say “wedding” and whatever you choose, not black!’

Would you wear it to a funeral? Doesn’t sound like it; sounds like the overall impression is dramatic and colourful. If you’re just a standard guest, rather than a member of the wedding party, then I’d say it’s fine.