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Would this polka dot dress be suitable for a wedding in Ireland?

18 replies

Pinkyorbluey · 02/06/2026 21:04

I've got this for my brother and SIL's wedding in Ireland at the end of the summer. My friend has said I shouldn't wear white when I showed it to her but it's polka dots so it's not bridal!

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Pinkyorbluey · 02/06/2026 21:06

Pinkyorbluey · 02/06/2026 21:04

I've got this for my brother and SIL's wedding in Ireland at the end of the summer. My friend has said I shouldn't wear white when I showed it to her but it's polka dots so it's not bridal!

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Would this polka dot dress be suitable for a wedding in Ireland?
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ClearlyNoIdea · 02/06/2026 21:08

Personally I wouldn't wear anything remotely white especially if family. It is a lovely dress but more suited to the evening reception imo. Weddings in Ireland tend to be dressier affairs.

Jellyofftheplate · 02/06/2026 21:09

Definitely not. Too white and too short.

DaphneDahlia · 02/06/2026 21:11

I say that it’s fine. I don’t get it when people clutch pearls if someone wears white in their outfit. It’s not like the guests will be confused who the bride is. Unless the guest wears a long white dress 🤷‍♀️. If you’re still a bit worried wear black shoes, bag and accessories.

Overthebow · 02/06/2026 21:11

It’s not really a wedding suitable dress.

VIII · 02/06/2026 21:11

It's white and quite short in my opinion for a wedding. I wouldn't wear it if I were you.

MyArtfulGreySloth · 02/06/2026 21:12

Nope

PermanentTemporary · 02/06/2026 21:12

Unless you’re a good eight inches shorter than the model I would say it is much too short.

ClearlyNoIdea · 02/06/2026 21:12

Also a lot of weddings in Ireland turn into 2 day affairs so it would be perfect for the 2nd day if they are doing anything.

HedgehogsOnTheWall · 02/06/2026 21:13

Way too short for a wedding!

justforthisnow · 02/06/2026 21:13

Weddings in Ireland tend to the formal side of dressing, bit like the Spanish ones if you've seen one of those. The dress you posted would not fit the bill, but would be nice for Day 2 or pub gathering.

ColadhSamh · 02/06/2026 21:13

Not for a wedding in Ireland. Too short. Can't believe I've typed that but it really is. As other poster said probably ok for 2nd day.

chickencaesersalad · 02/06/2026 21:14

No, it’s got a white base. So many other colours you could go for on this occasion.

beadystar · 02/06/2026 21:17

No, I’m in Ireland. Too white and too short. Lovely for the morning after brunch though.

Weedingtodo · 02/06/2026 21:18

It’s too short imho.

DaphneDahlia · 02/06/2026 21:18

Honestly if someone wore this to my wedding I would not be bothered at all that it has a white background 🤷‍♀️. Unless Irish weddings have different expectations on colours of outfits. Just don’t wear the white outfit that Sarah wore to the wedding in Derry Girls 😂😂

mushypeas94 · 02/06/2026 21:31

I’m Irish. Too white and too short.

queenmeadhbh · 02/06/2026 21:43

I think the white might pass but I would think this is noticeably too short and might have people commenting

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