Too white for a wedding guest dress?

[EndlessCupsofSugaryTea]

I have my eye on this for a spring wedding. I love prints, it’s silk and is in the sale - perfect combination.

However, I showed it to my mother and she said “But it’s white!” in a horrified way. I was bewildered. I don’t believe most people’s first thought on looking at this would be “white”. To me, it’s all about the print - and in any case, the background looks more cream to me.

I love it, but not for the first time, my mother has created a nagging doubt. Would anyone really think I was trying to look remotely bridal in this?

Ask yourself this:

Would you wear a red dress with floral detailing at the sides to a Hindu wedding?

If you have to ask, it’s too white

I think it’s quite bridal. It would be an excellent choice for an understated, small wedding at a registry office.

It’s not!

Gold medal 🥇 for the absolute maddest response in this thread!

Take a bow @Muffinmam

It’s too much white

But, that's you. It's still not the norm.

That's a bridesmaid dress not a guest dress.
Find another one.

Since you have to ask the question and there's doubt, go with another dress to be on the safe side. Or ask the bride her opinion. I wouldn't do it myself unless you can get it with a different background colour.

Case in point 😛

Well why shouldn’t I argue? Why am I just supposed to take your bullshit?

Interesting that your entire posting history is on this thread.

Bridesmaid???!!!

I can see it.
It's definitely a wedding party/bride's dress.

The dress would also be a lovely day at the races dress.

Think this would actually make a lovely wedding dress! I think it’s too white.

Any dress with white as a base, regardless of print, is not appropriate for a wedding guest. So many other colours to choose from

Too white.

I wouldn't wear that to a wedding. Just pick another colour

It’s lovely and you’d be welcome to wear it to my wedding but I think it’s best to leave no margin for offence or misunderstanding on these occasions.

@EndlessCupsofSugaryTea It’s great! I have no idea what type of weddings people go to but that’s a fairly standard look. It’s essentially floral. I guess you aren’t wearing it with a veil!!! Get a head band and a pink bag!

Absolutely that.

That could definitely be a wedding dress!!!

Don't be so daft

It's a dress that a bride who doesn't want a one off white meringue might pick.

That dress could be worn again to a christening, a garden party, Ascot, Glyndebourne, a graduation, basically any dressy summer event, but not someone else's wedding.

@PhaedraWas Those are all day dress events, and a wedding is no different. Classy brides are not going to think that outfit looks like their dress! As if.

Eh?