Is this outfit too much for an Irish church wedding in May?

[ahsurelookit]

Another wedding guest one sorry!!

I am part of the grooms family. I will be doing one church reading and will be in a few pictures. I bought this and loved it. But now I am thinking it is too much? I am a size 14, 5'6'' tall, my bum/ bust measurements are equal and my waist is defined. I'm 36

Irish church wedding in May

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-one-shoulder-ruffle-crepe-midi-dress_bcc09391?colour=red

Well you can wear what you want! I would think it's too revealing for church - covering shoulders is traditional. Especially since you will be at the front. The colour is very eye catching and I don't think it's suitable for a wedding either, sorry!
It depends how much you are bothered about other people's opinions.

Im sorry, im not keen either. I think its too showy for front of church. Also ireland is May can be cold - what would you wear with it?

As someone who is in Ireland I can tell you it’s absolutely fine! Brides wear strapless dresses all the time so no need to cover shoulders etc. red is fine too.

Covering your shoulders isn't necessary in an Irish Catholic church. The vast majority of brides don't.

It was actually the floaty/ asymetrical bit I was getting worried about.

I have a 34J chest and was trying to tone it down

@Iwanttogobacktobed it is that I think it is too showy that I am getting worried. Ya it will probably be freezing!

If anything it’s not dressy enough…but could be dressed up

I think if you’re already asking the question then it’s not the right dress, especially given the colour. You’ll be incredibly eye catching, so there’s no way of blending in to the background! The only thing would be if you can get a jacket to go with it? Perhaps it’s a tricky cut for that though.

Yes, it’s too much!

I don't think what brides wear is comparable to what guests should wear.
I think it is too attention seeking for a wedding. I would never have said that though, but you did ask.

Too showy, look at me more suited to a girls night out.

I actually think a red one shoulder dress sounds fine. I've never been to a wedding in Ireland but I understand that people go all out with the outfits so it sounds good in that sense.

However the actual dress is horrible.

I would get on Vinted if budget is an issue.

OK Thanks everyone!

It's not the shoulders/ length honestly so many brides/ bridesmaids/ guests wear strapless all the time.

It is the colour. I love it, but now I am worried.

Can you give me suggestions?

I am size 14, 34J, 5'6'', dark brown hair, hazel eyes, after two babies in short succession both ending as sections I want to skim my tummy

Too much in my opinion. DD, DS and DIL have been regular wedding attendersnfor the last couple of years. I am pretty sure both dd and dil would think that inappropriate. We are England, CofE, and it woukd be regarded as too much. Too bright, too much flesh.

It's fine. No one will comment, and wait until you see the style - Irish wedding guests make a huge effort most of the time.

As long as the priest can't see your knickers or your knockers you'll be ok! But, as you're going to be at the altar doing a reading, maybe throw on one of those hated silky pashminas to be a bit dignified in front of the priest and in church. You can ditch it when you sit down.

Honestly @ahsurelookit its not too much at all!!

A reading in church in that outfit!! Faints.

Nope, I don't think it's too much - irish here, lots of church weddings and always ppl dressed to nines. Second a wrap/ blazer for church if makes you more comfy but I think it's grand

@Statsquestion1 OK, I am Irish as well and as such have been to many weddings. I am usually either the plus one, a distant relative, pregnant, a bridesmaid and one time the bride! So I tend to play it safe enough

Irish here, absolutely fine. No issues with shoulder being out, a wrap might make sense as it will be chilly (possibly). People go all out here.

I hear ya…It’s grand shur! 🤣🤣

It's fine. It's a bit night out vibes but far more wedding appropriate than the floor length evening gown look that seems to be so popular now.

@damelza @Albarino thanks! I will run it by some of the family. We always say that we have to have some Spanish sailor blood in us, I am very pale but when I go to Spain people talk to me in Spanish - even in the tourist spots where everyone else is Irish/ English. A lot of my family are really quick to tan

It feels very Señorita I feel like I could be the emoji for the night!

I wouldn't wear an off the shoulder dress for church unless I had a jacket to go over it. But the red is fhe worst aspect imo. I saw some wedding photos recently (winter wedding) where the bridal party all had dark/muted colours apart from the MIL who stood out in all the photos because of her bright red dress.

It really ruined the look of the whole day.

I agree wirh others it’s fab for an Irish wedding but you might be freezing in the church which will take the shine off the look… what about a glamorous evening cape for over it? I have a black one from Zara that is years old but so valuable for posh nights out as it looks dressed up but doesnt squash thw outfit underneath! In fact I wore it to a glamorous Christmas church event and it felt very suitable!

Beyond me why anyone cares about that. Lots of people wore bright colours to my wedding. It didn't ruin any "look" because the look I was going for was "people having a nice time" so anything goes.

The colour is absolutely fine unless bride is ridiculously precious.

I don't think it would be appropriate to have uncovered shoulders for an Irish church wedding. It's a nice dress for going out though.