Suitable to wear to a wedding?!

crazihel
crazihel Posts: 72 Member
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I have six weddings to attend this summer so inevitably have started looking for outfit inspiration. I normally steer clear of next but I saw this dress in the catalogue at a friend's house and loved it.

For me its the perfect shape, knee length with full sleeves - I am self conscious about my arms, and I certainly don't want a minidress but the only problem is that it is cream. Bearing in mind all the brides are all very good/best friends of mine & are all wearing the bridal works - full length, silk/lace, train & veil do you think this dress would be ok? I'm thinking team it with a bright/pastel hat/shoe/bag combination.

Thoughts please?

http://www.next.co.uk/g3864s1
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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I tried getting the picture to post for you, but it's not working for me either.


    If it's that white lace dress, I would try to steer clear from wearing white to a wedding.
  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    It looks like the same exact dress comes in navy blue... Why not get that one instead? Because, I mean, according to everything I've ever read in Glamour magazine, wearing white (or off-white or cream~ or whatever) to a wedding is kind of a no-no. The style of the dress is lovely, though.
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    I tried getting the picture to post for you, but it's not working for me either.


    If it's that white lace dress, I would try to steer clear from wearing white to a wedding.


    Thanks for trying to post it. Don't know why is isn't working.

    Thanks for the opinion also. Several people I have spoken to (mostly my parent's age) seem to be of the opinion that it would be ok to wear as it's a fairly casual dress & not long or low cut, especially if worn with a hat. Anyway I just wanted people's thoughts :)
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    It looks like the same exact dress comes in navy blue... Why not get that one instead? Because, I mean, according to everything I've ever read in Glamour magazine, wearing white (or off-white or cream~ or whatever) to a wedding is kind of a no-no. The style of the dress is lovely, though.

    It's just I'm not a fan of the blue as much. And the weddings are in high summer so a chance to wear light, summery colours if you know what I mean. Thanks for your advice :)
  • Tachyonic
    Tachyonic Posts: 64 Member
    If you were going to wear the cream-colored one, could you wear any jewelry with other colors to even out the white? Or maybe a shawl or light jacket to wear on top?
  • SquidgySquidge
    SquidgySquidge Posts: 239 Member
    The golden rule is never to wear white at a wedding unless you are the bride.
    It's a beautiful dress but not for a wedding, sorry.
  • feistymoon
    feistymoon Posts: 152
    I was at a wedding once where the groom's brother and his partner wore a white suit and white dress respectively. I know people have different opinions but the one thing I will say was that a lot of people spoke very discouragingly about what they were wearing. If you want to avoid the opportunity for negativity, avoid wearing white and respect the brides day- whether you believe in the tradition or not
  • peachfigs
    peachfigs Posts: 831 Member
    I think it's lovely, but unfortunately it probably depends on the people you are going to be around and how much you want to offend them. I think it's a little ridiculous that you aren't allowed to wear white or something sexy to a wedding... I'd want my guests to be comfortable and happy!
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    It looks like the same exact dress comes in navy blue... Why not get that one instead? Because, I mean, according to everything I've ever read in Glamour magazine, wearing white (or off-white or cream~ or whatever) to a wedding is kind of a no-no. The style of the dress is lovely, though.

    I actually really like the blue one much better!!! I'd go with the blue!! Gorgeous dress!
  • aaleigha1
    aaleigha1 Posts: 408 Member
    dont wear white or pale cream colours to someone elses wedding
    and I might be in the same age group as your parents
    really bad etiquette
  • KimberlyDCZ
    KimberlyDCZ Posts: 525 Member
    Buy the cream one, and have it dyed another color, like coral :-)
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    If you were going to wear the cream-colored one, could you wear any jewelry with other colors to even out the white? Or maybe a shawl or light jacket to wear on top?

    I definitely don't want to wear a jacket. I'd take one in case it was a bit cold, but I wouldn't want to be confined to wearing it all day. Shawl/pashmina is another possibility. I would consider wearing a bright hat, shoes & bag to inject colour into the outfit.
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    The dress is gorgeous! But DON'T buy the off white one for a wedding. That's a huge no-no. Any other color...
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I looked around on that site a little bit and these are the ones I liked:

    http://www.next.co.uk/g3860s3#719756g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/g38126s2#133853g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/x51192s6#837410x51

    http://www.next.co.uk/gl92370s3#l18531gl9
  • rubixcyoob
    rubixcyoob Posts: 395
    It doesn't matter the style, shape, length of the dress - if it's white/cream/off-white etc, you don't wear it to a wedding.
  • SamanthaClarexo
    SamanthaClarexo Posts: 353 Member
    If you want to piss the bride off, go for it. You'll always be the one who she tells her friends, 'She wore white to my wedding....'.

    I just wouldn't risk it, it's quite traditional that nobody should wear white to a wedding.

    I agree with the other posts - either buy the cream one and dye it a different colour, or get the navy one xx
  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    It looks like the same exact dress comes in navy blue... Why not get that one instead? Because, I mean, according to everything I've ever read in Glamour magazine, wearing white (or off-white or cream~ or whatever) to a wedding is kind of a no-no. The style of the dress is lovely, though.

    It's just I'm not a fan of the blue as much. And the weddings are in high summer so a chance to wear light, summery colours if you know what I mean. Thanks for your advice :)

    You could style it with light, summery colours, though! Navy blue and yellow is one of my favourite colour combinations! The white one is totally gorg, but I just don't think it's quiiiite right for weddings.

    Plus -- based on your profile picture, you look really pretty in navy.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    It's a beautiful dress! I would definitely wear it, if it were me.
  • Gianna5587
    Gianna5587 Posts: 59 Member
    ONLY if you add a really significant splash of another colour... Hat, shoes etc

    If there's the slightest risk that the bride might take offence I'd steer well clear though.. Only you know whether or not that could be the case!
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    I looked around on that site a little bit and these are the ones I liked:

    http://www.next.co.uk/g3860s3#719756g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/g38126s2#133853g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/x51192s6#837410x51

    http://www.next.co.uk/gl92370s3#l18531gl9

    They are lovely dresses - but for me they come across slightly too casual/daytime, apart from the last which is too short for me & also I'd prefer my arms covered :)
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
    I love it!! I think it's silly that there would be a problem with wearing white or ivory to a wedding. My mom wore an ivory dress to mine and I didn't care. It's not like people are going to think you are the bride. Stupidest thing every. I'm sure the blue is nice too, but I think this is an awesome dress! (and what kind of bride-zilla do you have to be to care what your guests are wearing? unless someone shows up in another wedding gown...)
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    If you want to piss the bride off, go for it. You'll always be the one who she tells her friends, 'She wore white to my wedding....'.

    I just wouldn't risk it, it's quite traditional that nobody should wear white to a wedding.

    I agree with the other posts - either buy the cream one and dye it a different colour, or get the navy one xx

    I hear what you are saying. Of the brides, 5 of them are some of my best friends so I can't imagine they would ***** about me like that though.
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    Don't wear white to a wedding. You have so many other days to wear a white dress, it's just bad manners whether it's casual or not.
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    It looks like the same exact dress comes in navy blue... Why not get that one instead? Because, I mean, according to everything I've ever read in Glamour magazine, wearing white (or off-white or cream~ or whatever) to a wedding is kind of a no-no. The style of the dress is lovely, though.

    It's just I'm not a fan of the blue as much. And the weddings are in high summer so a chance to wear light, summery colours if you know what I mean. Thanks for your advice :)

    You could style it with light, summery colours, though! Navy blue and yellow is one of my favourite colour combinations! The white one is totally gorg, but I just don't think it's quiiiite right for weddings.

    Plus -- based on your profile picture, you look really pretty in navy.

    Haha thanks :). I guess I could try the blue on.... ;)
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,227 Member
    Gorgeous dress or no, I'd not wear white or cream to a wedding. Why risk it offending the bride?
  • terrappyn
    terrappyn Posts: 324 Member
    I looked around on that site a little bit and these are the ones I liked:

    http://www.next.co.uk/g3860s3#719756g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/g38126s2#133853g38

    http://www.next.co.uk/x51192s6#837410x51

    http://www.next.co.uk/gl92370s3#l18531gl9


    I LOVE the first one! I don't think it's too casual at all!
  • SquidgySquidge
    SquidgySquidge Posts: 239 Member
    How about something like this? It would look fabulous with nude/cream shoes and bag:

    http://euro.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=61&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34070&storeId=13064&productId=8999570&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=337175&parent_categoryId=337157&pageSize=20
  • mikehannonp
    mikehannonp Posts: 4 Member
    Wear what ever you want too! If u like the dress than get it and wear it. Good luck.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Lovely as long as you don't do it in white. Wearing white to a wedding unless expressly told by the bride is just not very tasteful.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    When I got married, I sure didn't notice what any of the guests were wearing. All I could see was the groom. I guess if your friends are catty, then you might be careful as some posters are suggesting.

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