Another ‘is this too white for a wedding’ thread

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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!

The first dress is beautiful and definitely not too white.

I love the 2nd one tbh

The first dress is lovely but coupled with a cardy and espadrilles it could look a bit casual for a church wedding?

The first dress is lovely but I think a cardigan reduces it to ‘everyday summer dress’. A relaxed jacket in the same colour would be lovely. Blue shoes too (or rather, not black. Cream etc - or yellow! - would be perfect).

It's patterned. It's fine

I like the first one more but depends on type of wedding, informal or festival type wedding it's perfect, country house hotel needs a jacket and more formal shoes

Neither are remotely bridal.

first is nicer but maybe too informal. You will be the better judge of that knowing ore about the wedding.

second would make anyone other than a very tall thin person look fat. Very unflattering shape imho.

I like both dresses but I think you could probably find a better shoe.

Wasn't there a wedding photographer on here recently saying that even though some dresses don't look bride-ish enough to piss off the newly weds its difficult balancing so much white elsewhere in a photo?

Regardless, I've always been taught if you have to ask then yes, it is too white.

The Reformation dress is lovely. I agree that with wooly cardi and canvas espadrilles it ends up a bit casual for a wedding, unless it’s a barn dance or garden party style ie casual wedding. I would look for a shrug/cropped jacket and/or smarter shoes. Tan leather strappy heels or wedges would look great.

Dress number one is perfect

Thanks everyone- it’s my husband’s friend so didn’t want to take any chances but it looks like the consensus is that it’s not too white.

The wedding is a church then a converted barn so I don’t think it’s super formal (Although I hadn’t even considered if I need a fascinator/hat? I don’t think many people have worn them at other weddings I’ve been to, but I wasn’t paying much attention).
I could do a relaxed blazer/jacket instead of the cardigan if I needed to, I was just hoping to get away with not buying one (I can’t imagine that I’ll wear it much).

I did consider buying the second dress too just for holidays and evenings out, but I’m definitely not super tall and slim so sadly I think some of the comments about it looking frumpy might be fair.

I might buy the dress and try it all on together. I have some lighter coloured and some metallic shoes and also some slightly more formal ones so I might see what looks best.

Not too white. But I much prefer the second dress - it has more character

The first dress! It's absolutely gorgeous and definitely appropriate

The first is fine.
Although I do love the second one.

It's not too white.

Depending on the venue etc, it looks a bit too casual to me.

I quite like when someone leans more to the casual side of formal, not that the OP’s outfit is particularly casual as such. Full length evening gowns in the afternoon can look a bit ott.

It's fine - definitely not too white - but the second dress is far prettier and the more dressy of the two.

I think its very pretty for a summer wedding , love the cardigan idea instead of a jacket .

Oh ok sounds like the wedding is fairly casual so think you’re fine, especially with the first dress which is smarter, maybe smarter shoes. Definitely wouldn’t do a hat or fascinator - maybe a pretty decorative hairclip or an updo.

Love the first dress - perfect for a wedding. The 2nd one is pretty dowdy, IMO.

IMO (I work in fashion) the reformation dress with cardigan is too casual unless it’s a backyard wedding. It’s also too white. The reason being any white pops out in the group pictures.

The Sezane dress isn’t my style, but is more suitable for a wedding. Why not go for one of the the other reformation dresses in a similar style to the Sezane dress but will look more youthful and photograph better?

Also the espadrilles, go for an all tan-nude. The navy will make your legs look short and chunky. Google Kate Middleton - espadrilles, her ones that tie with a thin strap are far more chic. I just bought this pair, they look more polished for events. If they are too expensive find a dupe. (I’m buying them as I have a bad ankle so spend money on comfortable shoes than cheap ones I may roll my ankle in).

Do you mean the white and blue dress the link goes to or do you mean the version that is all white? I would say no to the all white but yes to the blue and white. It looks beautiful!

I'm going against the grain here and say: £248 for a dress that looks like grandma knocked it out on her sewing machine on a Saturday afternoon??? Sorry OP, but I think there's much better out there. Saying that though, I don't think it's too white.

It’s perfect for a wedding! I like it much more than the second option.