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to much black for all day wedding

46 replies

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 16:20

HI folks

newbie here

is there too much black in this dress for an all day wedding
shoes would be wedged heels black and silver

thanks very much
www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-emilyn-floral-maxi-dress-black-blue/p114124523?size=16

OP posts:
summerebels · 27/08/2026 16:27

I think it’s lovely

moose62 · 27/08/2026 17:16

I think it is fine, there is also a lot of blue.
If you want to jazz it up you could add fuschia shoes and handbag or emerald green.

thebear1 · 27/08/2026 17:21

No, it has plenty of blue too

PinkNeonSign · 27/08/2026 17:25

I think it’s a lovely dress, definitely not too much black.

24Dogcuddler · 27/08/2026 17:45

Beautiful vibrant colours.

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 17:56

thanks everyone

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Tweedledumssandals · 27/08/2026 17:58

Too much black for me. Can't you get it in a lighter floral pattern?

pinkyredrose · 27/08/2026 18:11

It's mainly blue, it's lovely!

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 18:27

moose62 · 27/08/2026 17:16

I think it is fine, there is also a lot of blue.
If you want to jazz it up you could add fuschia shoes and handbag or emerald green.

great idea,
shoes are set but fushhia pink drop earings, clutch bag and fascinator could be purchased

OP posts:
Justsomethoughts23 · 27/08/2026 18:31

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 18:27

great idea,
shoes are set but fushhia pink drop earings, clutch bag and fascinator could be purchased

Personally I think it would be more modern and stylish with no other colours and definitely no fascinator. A silvery bag maybe to match the shoes you’ve already picked out? And a fresh blow dry.

WildWindySeascape · 27/08/2026 18:34

It’s great! Of course it’s lovely for a wedding. Anyway objecting would have to be deranged.

Coconutter24 · 27/08/2026 18:35

I noticed the blue before I noticed the black

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 18:48

Justsomethoughts23 · 27/08/2026 18:31

Personally I think it would be more modern and stylish with no other colours and definitely no fascinator. A silvery bag maybe to match the shoes you’ve already picked out? And a fresh blow dry.

interesting , thanks so much
sparkly silver bag and drop silver earrings

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ArcticBells · 27/08/2026 18:54

I really love the dress but personally think it is a bit dark for a wedding

2chocolateoranges · 27/08/2026 19:07

Not my style but I think colour wise it’s fine for a wedding.

ive worn a full black off the shoulder dress to a a wedding before, didn’t realise it was such a bad thing to do. I just bought it as it matched dh’s black suit!

wore it with pink accessories.

MadCatHag · 27/08/2026 19:49

It's polyester...

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 27/08/2026 19:57

You’ll look beautiful.

paomara · 27/08/2026 19:59

To me it's a blue dress, and a gorgeous shade of blue aswell. I'm no good with accessories, so others will/have helped out there!

Pistachiocake · 27/08/2026 20:29

I don't see any problem in black anyway these days, especially with the colour.

Mycatmax · 27/08/2026 20:37

I think it’s fine, I like it.

Neuronimo · 27/08/2026 20:44

That is gorgeous Op.

mathanxiety · 27/08/2026 20:48

catmakingbiscuits · 27/08/2026 18:27

great idea,
shoes are set but fushhia pink drop earings, clutch bag and fascinator could be purchased

Please don't get a fascinator. It's not the 00s any more.

PrincessofWills · 27/08/2026 21:13

No, it's fine

pimplebum · 27/08/2026 21:56

ArcticBells · 27/08/2026 18:54

I really love the dress but personally think it is a bit dark for a wedding

The pink alternative is more modern

i wore all black and accessories thought i was v chic