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Is this dress too white for a wedding guest?

240 replies

Macadamia20 · 23/04/2026 18:34

Normally I'm in the camp of if you need to ask then it's a no but keen to hear what other's thoughts are. Is there too much white?
Thanks!
https://www.riverisland.com/p/pink-satin-floral-twist-front-midi-dress-938381

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Fifthtimelucky · 25/04/2026 16:39

I think the colour is fine, but agree with the dressing gown comments!

Sowhat12345 · 25/04/2026 18:37

Macadamia20 · 23/04/2026 18:34

Normally I'm in the camp of if you need to ask then it's a no but keen to hear what other's thoughts are. Is there too much white?
Thanks!
https://www.riverisland.com/p/pink-satin-floral-twist-front-midi-dress-938381

Not at all. I was expecting a pure white when I went onto the link. It's pretty

BrendaSmall · 25/04/2026 18:56

The colour is fine, unfortunately I thought it was a dressing gown

Newname29 · 25/04/2026 20:02

It's fine. Love it!

Macadamia20 · 25/04/2026 22:43

KateBushAgain · 25/04/2026 11:08

It doesn’t even suit the model .
have you tried it on ?

Yes, it's lovely on. Agree it doesn't suit the model, it's too big for her for a start.

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Morepositivemum · 25/04/2026 22:52

When I see it I think destination wedding wedding dress. Sorry!

oviraptor21 · 26/04/2026 11:18

It's beautiful. Not too white. Not bridesmaidy at all. I'm even considering it for a wedding I'm going to!

Mmmm19 · 26/04/2026 14:34

I think it’s fine

ForPinkCrab · 26/04/2026 15:00

I tried it on in the shop as I’m looking for a dress for my daughters wedding . It wasn’t very flattering. The twist at the front looked weird and the darker dotty splodges in the pattern looked to me like something had been spilt on it . Wasn’t for me, I did like it off the hanger though

Gingercar · 26/04/2026 18:23

I don’t think it’s too white, especially if you dressed it with pink accessories, but it does have the dressing gown vibe for me.

VerbenaGirl · 26/04/2026 18:33

Absolutely not too white. Very wedding suitable.

nopeandnopeandnope · 27/04/2026 00:22

It’s lovely!

simpsonthecat · 27/04/2026 08:47

It's a lovely dress and not too white. I think people need to get over this fixation of any outfit with even a bit of white in it, can't be worn to a wedding.
My DD said in her wedding invite ' feel free to wear white ' 😂

user1476613140 · 27/04/2026 13:40

Add a pair of slippers and it makes for a very comfy wedding guest outfit.

BatsInHibernation · 27/04/2026 18:41

Does look like a beautiful robe the bridal party might wear for preparations.

Andepeda · 27/04/2026 21:14

Looks nothing like my dressing gown. It's really nice.

minimonkey11 · 28/04/2026 06:12

It’s totally fine! My friend wore a white lacey mini dress to mine and i didnt really notice until afterwards when i looked through the photos. No one died… no one cared! Unless it’s an actual wedding dress i think this white rule is a bit old fashioned (and my wedding was 12 years ago!)

piscofrisco · 28/04/2026 06:43

It’s not too white and it’s a really nice dress -and not remotely bridal. In fact I might also get it for my nieces wedding in a few weeks time as I don’t like the dress I have very much!

user1471600850 · 28/04/2026 11:48

Go for it - no-one really cares what other people wear - I wore a cream jacket and dress to my friend's wedding and didn't think twice about it - no-one ever mentioned anything - what happens if the wedding dress isn't white - I agree very old fashioned view!

Alliod40 · 28/04/2026 14:11

Christ what is wrong with you women..its neither white or dressing gown lookalike..specsavers would make a fortune from you all..OP the dress is lovely and perfectly acceptable for a wedding xx

Alwayswonderedwhy · 28/04/2026 16:30

It's absolutely fine.

SparklyLeader · 28/04/2026 18:51

The offense of that dress isn't the white, it's the print. You're better than that.

Birdsongsinging · 29/04/2026 19:39

SparklyLeader · 28/04/2026 18:51

The offense of that dress isn't the white, it's the print. You're better than that.

What a ridiculous statement.

TracyVer · 30/04/2026 01:41

I wouldn't wear it. It's too white for a floral pattern for me and I don't like the split skirt. But, if it floats your boat...