Is this too casual for a 'semi formal' wedding?

[Arcticbeer]

I am not a very stylish person so would appreciate honest opinions. Can I wear this dress to my brother's wedding? It is cotton and quite simple style so I'm wondering if it's too casual.

It looks comfy though and I do prefer simple. Just wondering if I will look like I've dressed for a barbecue..
www.next.co.uk/style/su597232/f04221#f04221

Honestly? I might be a stickler but I just would wear white to a wedding, even if it had a print.

I think it’s nice and totally appropriate.

Oh, I thought it was OK if it was patterned

Back to the drawing board then. Is that sort of style all right if I find something similar in a different colour?

It’s the most appropriate dress I’ve ever seen posted on a wedding guest thread. It’s fine!

It's absolutely fine for a wedding, and a really nice dress too.
It has so much black on it it could never be mistaken for a bridal gown/wedding dress.

That's a great dress and perfect for what you've described! Extra points for choosing a dress that could be worn for other nice events!

I think it’s perfectly fine OP. I do prefer it with the black belt though as the belt elevates it IMO and makes it dressier. With a nice clutch bag and the right shoes, I don’t think it’s too casual at all.

It's ok, but don't you want something fancier given its your brothers wedding?

I think it’s a lovely dress and absolutely fine for a wedding.

It's a nice dress and suitable for a wedding.

Don’t worry about the white background unless the bride is also wearing a white dress with a very obvious black pattern on it

@Arcticbeer Yes of course it’s ok. This “white” issue is ridiculous consifering the dress has a black floral design. I would say the colour combination is somewhat boring but the dress is suitable. I’ve also no idea what semi formal means! No hats? No ties? No suits? It’s a bit difficult to know!

Perfect!

Lovely, totally appropriate, perfect.

Honestly no, I'd like to wear something fairly simple if I can get away with it.

Thank you everyone!

I rarely like dresses on these threads but I do like that and think it’s perfect and if it’s comfy you’ll enjoy wearing it and having a drink/dance looking fab.

as long as you feel comfortable op

That's a lovely dress. It definitely suitable.

@TizerorFizz Goodness, I hadn't even considered wearing a hat. DH was going to wear a navy suit and light blue shirt without a tie. I don't know what semi formal means either but was assuming just smart but not black tie! I take it it's not an 'official' term, but I know very little about these things.

It’s perfect for a wedding.
Get a nice hat, shoes and bag and you’ll look great.

I would interpret semi formal as meaning “dress but no hat” (in the way that “smart casual” often means a jacket but no tie for men). It’s not an “official” term at all. And it’s a lovely dress for a wedding; it is smart and stylish without being fussy.

Lovely dress, perfect for any wedding

Totally fine

It's a no fro me.
Don't wear white.
It's your brother's wedding. You'll be in the photos. The white will stand out more in the photos and will be there for posterity.
Pick any other colour. Literally any other colour. There's just one colour that's off bounds.

This is daft and just makes people fret completely unnecessarily about their clothing choices.

It's a white background with a bold black pattern. It's not remotely problematic.