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Another ‘is this too white for a wedding’ thread

76 replies

Monkeymonkeymoo · 24/05/2023 10:46

I know this has been done to death, and the answer is ‘if you’re not sure then it probably is’, but I’ve found a dress than I love and it goes with a cardigan/shoes that I already have.
It’s definitely not bridal but it does have a white background:
https://www.thereformation.com/products/bucatini-linen-dress/1310201LCU.html?dwvar_1310201LCU_color=LCU&quantity=1
I’d wear it with this cardigan: https://www.sezane.com/eu/product/barry-cardigan/blue#size-XXS
And shoes similar to this:
https://www.marksandspencer.com/ae/ankle-strap-wedge-espadrilles/p/000000060593855011.html?ef_id=ZG3cHgAABdh0fBQI%3A20230524094304%3As&extid=ps_ggl_4PS_AE_EN_Shopping_Smart_Women&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEBkuoVqyNg1NYASxZ3JKcmV0zVOyBWEx83P5K7LbzLX6bDFY8lyP5RoCIRMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Although if it’s hot I might take the cardigan off after the church bit (does that change things!?!)

Or should I play it safe and go for this instead:
https://www.sezane.com/eu/product/yuliana-dress/primrose#size-34 (same shoes no cardigan)

Or I’m open to other ideas!

Bucatini Linen Dress

Detail oriented. Shop the Bucatini Linen Dress from Reformation, a midi length dress that has a fuller, relaxed skirt and button details on the back.

https://www.thereformation.com/products/bucatini-linen-dress/1310201LCU.html?dwvar_1310201LCU_color=LCU&quantity=1

OP posts:
CindersAgain · 24/05/2023 10:47

I think it’s not too white. And lovely!

35965a · 24/05/2023 10:47

It’s fine, people only have a problem with plain white or cream really.

Dedodee · 24/05/2023 10:49

It’s beautiful and absolutely fine.
I like the shoes too.
I wore a white and grey dress to a wedding, didn’t even think, no one talked about me afaik!

Nousernamesleftatall · 24/05/2023 10:49

No it’s perfect.

Kentlassie · 24/05/2023 10:57

I normally err on the side of caution with these threads, but this looks fine to me, especially with the cardi and shoes. All lovely and now I want to buy too!

Trixiedrum · 24/05/2023 11:10

Beautiful dress, not a problem at all.

Spicypeanuts · 24/05/2023 11:11

Both are fine, not bridal at all

MrsRinaDecker · 24/05/2023 11:11

Beautiful dress and I think the cardi and shoes will look great with it.

notangelinajolie · 24/05/2023 11:15

Lovely wedding outfit.

SVRT19674 · 24/05/2023 11:24

Is the wedding in Ibiza? I would wear this as normal wear.

PinkFootstool · 24/05/2023 11:25

It's not too white but I think the second dress is much the prettier of the two.

powershowerforanhour · 24/05/2023 11:46

It's perfect, the print is big enough and a strong enough colour that even if you don't have the cardi on the whole time it'll be fine. You'll look lovely :-)

Sunnydays0101 · 24/05/2023 11:52

Wear the first dress, it’s lovely.

notawittyname1954 · 24/05/2023 12:01

Really pretty and not too white. Wear it .

RuthW · 24/05/2023 12:04

Lovely. A jacket would be better for a wedding. Don't go with a white hat or fascinator, make it the blue.

CountessBathorysBeautySecrets · 24/05/2023 12:05

It's absolutely fine and not even the teeniest bit bridal. I wouldn't wear a plain white outfit or a plain cram outfit but anything else goes really.

CountessBathorysBeautySecrets · 24/05/2023 12:07

Sheesh, the Sezane dress makes the model look frumpy so God knows what it would be like on a mere mortal. The first dress is the one.

Pieceofpurplesky · 24/05/2023 12:08

It's lovely and not too white. I prefer the second dress though (it's my kind of style)

bigTillyMint · 24/05/2023 12:10

First dress is the one and not too white for a wedding

Aixellency · 24/05/2023 12:12

The first dress is perfectly fine. Very pretty and celebratory.

The second is nowhere near formal enough for a wedding. It’s a dress for the weekly Tesco shop or the beach on a very dull day.

BanditsOnTheHorizon · 24/05/2023 12:14

I think it's fine

Angelwearsdior · 24/05/2023 12:14

I want to buy the dress. It's beautiful and it's not bridal.

Angelwearsdior · 24/05/2023 12:15

Angelwearsdior · 24/05/2023 12:14

I want to buy the dress. It's beautiful and it's not bridal.

The second dress is like a beach dress

caringcarer · 24/05/2023 12:41

Both dresses seem.fine to me. I'd go for navy sandals though not black and a matching navy bag.

YouOKHun · 24/05/2023 12:41

I really love the first dress and it’s not too white at all. The only thing I think (and I know it’s not what you asked @Monkeymonkeymoo!) is I wouldn’t wear the espadrilles in such a dark colour, assuming you were going for the navy version. I think a more neutral version or lighter coloured version would be more flattering and not take away from that lovely dress. Mind you, I am no sartorial expert.