Is this dress ok for black tie wedding?

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I’ve been invited to a wedding in a few weeks, it’s through DH as it’s his friends really. I bought this dress and have worn it to another wedding. It was expensive so I thought I could wear it to both.

Now DH has told me there is a black tie dress code, the men are to wear tuxedos and no suits. Is it going to be too casual? I thought it may still be ok with dressy heels?

Im pregnant and it’s comfortable too, I really didn’t want to have to shell out on another outfit that I probably won’t wear again!

Agreed

I cant believe every single man is going to turn up in a tuxedo. They're not cheap to buy or rent. And many wont be comfortable in them anyway

It is no where near black tie but I think being pregnant everyone will just think nothing fitted so you will get a pass, so wear it and dont waste any money on a new one

If you are pregnant definitely wear what's comfortable. It will be fine anyway, especially dressed up with nice accessories.

Anyone having a dress code for a wedding deserves to have it thoroughly subverted anyway.

I was going to tell you it was too casual, but after hearing about the lack of card and making a scene at your wedding, I think you should wear whatever the hell you want!

I'd encourage DH and other guests to wear what they would have normally worn, but just have a black dickie bow on elastic in your pocket to put on if anyone pipes up about the lack of black tie.

It's a jersey dress. And Boden made a near identical one with the same fabric.

Not even close to black tie or formal I'm afraid, but an OK day dress for being out and about.

Is this from mint velvet? If so, I think I have seen it. It is more towards the casual side in my opinion.

Nick Knowles has just had this kind of black tie, outdoor wedding. This is what Jade HC wore. There's loads of photos on line of the male guests but not many of the women. This was the only dress I could see a clear pic of.

I know none are pregnant but it's just to show the variety of dresses.

Fine for a pregnant lady

Nicky Chapman and her husband clearly ignored the brief 😀

Yes. There’s no point in biting a maternity dress you can only wear once.

God, a wedding dress code like this is just obnoxious.

That dress is not black tie appropriate. Far from it. But I’d be inclined to say ‘fuck it, I’m pregnant’.

If you look on ever pretty they gave maternity evening dresses eg attached is on sale £29.99

It’s not made of jersey fabric.

OP, why are you even going? They sound unpleasant. It sounds like a trial. I would send DH, feign pregnancy illness and curl up on the sofa with a few films.

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Wedding guest outfits

Dont all weddings have dress codes? I’ve never been to one without a dress code detail on the invitation?
Surely the info is, when is the wedding, what time, where, when does it end and what do you wear?!

I went to two or three weddings a year in my 20s at 30s and I don't recall ever seeing a dress code for guests on the invitation. So no, not in my experience.

Been to about 25 weddings and only ever had one with a dress code which was that the wedding was in two completely separate parts with a 3 hour gap in the middle and they wanted people to change into black tie for the evening. Hardly anyone did because it was silly.

Never seen one otherwise because everyone knows what kind of stuff people generally wear to weddings. It doesn’t need to be spelt out unless you're making a specific request for people to wear something out of the ordinary. Which almost certainly makes you unnecessarily difficult and pretentious so no need to ever put a dress code on

I’ve never been to a wedding with a dress code and I’ve been to loads.

I don’t agree with a very prescriptive dress code as it costs quite a bit of money to attend a wedding to start with (travel, hotel, drinks, gift for the couple) and I think it’s cheeky to then demand people inevitably have to buy/rent/source a new outfit for your day!

So interesting!

Just different cultures I guess. I’ve been to around 15-20 weddings (on the second baby stage now so most weddings have happened for friends). The dress code is always mentioned eg morning suits or black tie. Or Cocktails dress or beach casual (eg men it’s okay to wear linen suits in pale colours like straw or pale blue). hats or no hats etc. lounge suit.

I think most dress codes assume you already have the clothes to wear and it’s about selecting something you have rather than expecting you to buy something new