Can you wear leggings to a wedding?

[smurfette72]

I'm due to go to a wedding in October and have a dress that I'd like to wear although it is above the knee. It's a green colour and could also pass as a tunic top. Do you think I could wear black leggings and black wedges with it? I'm 5ft 1 and 36 so don't want to make a fool of myself!!

My initial reacion would be no. How far above the knee is it?

i think that would look nice, do you have a nice long necklace and maybe a cute pashmina or cardi to go with?

Depends on your relationship to the wedding party. If it's a distant cousin then fine. If it's your sister then I think it's a touch too casual. But then I'm no style guru

Could you wear really thick opaque tights and killer heels instead? I wouldn't/ couldn't wear leggings personally.
Is it the whole day or reception only?

i agree with haylstones

you can get away with more casual/funky if its evening only or you are under 20 or its a very informal wedding

where is it being held? i mean large country house/local pub?

TBH, it sounds a little too informal for a wedding - but as others have said, depends entirely on the relationship you have with those getting married and what kind of wedding it it.

Also depends if you are going to be on the photos. You may look quite normal now, but a few years down the line people may find frocks 'n' leggings laughable.

depends on style of wedding

if everyone else will be in linen suits and big hats then no

if more casual / modern then possibly

I agree opques and wedges woul dbe good

i think it depends on your normal style. if you are usually a bit funky/glamourous/out there then you oculd probably pull it off...

Thanks for all the replies and here are some answers to your q's. It's a friend's wedding (same age)and we are invited to the whole thing and it's being held in a church/country house type place. The dress is about 3 inches above the knee and a dark/bottle green colour. It sounds a bit garish but it's quite nice. I've got a black pashmina that I could wear with it but not sure what accessories? My usual style is quite safe and plain to be honest although I do like quite quirky stuff but probs need a bit more confidence. Am no good in killer heels, hence the wedges!!

[business with tape measure]

I htink 3" above knees would be fine with opaques and would look a lot smarter than with leggings so long as it has sleeves of some description

who woudl care?
i cant see any prob

Wedges would be fine with opaque tights! Outfit sounds lovely- go for it.

Nice thick, good quality black footless tights - fine.