Wedding guest outfit with white in it

Aquals

Just wanted to see if people think that this is an appropriate dress for a wedding guest? Or is there too much white in it? Thanks!

OldNotWIse

Aquals wrote: »

Just wanted to see if people think that this is an appropriate dress for a wedding guest? Or is there too much white in it? Thanks!

I don't think so, especially if matched with non-white shoes/bag etc. It's beautiful - very chic!

GingerLily

I've seen pictures from the waist up with dresses like this that look very Bridal, so make sure you break it up with jewellery and a shawl/shrug etc.

SarahMollie

I think its fine, aka, I don't think theres much chance that anyone will mistake you for the bride. Maybe pair with a pink pashmina if theres a church element as its relatively short, so something to cover your shoulders would give it more balance.

bee06

I was at a wedding last week as someone was wearing this dress and it looked great on her. I've actually been to a lot of weddings this year and have noticed a lot of people wearing dresses with cream/white etc. including bridesmaids dresses so I think this rule is dying off a bit. As long as you don't turn up in a full length white gown of course!

fashionista88

Looks beautiful! I think if you just made sure you had a wrap of some sort for the shoulders for the church etc. You would be fine. I'm getting married in 6 months and would have no problem with a guest wearing that dress.

pwurple

I'm going to give a no on this one, sorry!

I think it's too white/pastel and may look completely white in strong light. If it was a stronger contrast in colour it would be better.

But apart from the colour, I think you can do better. the fabric is a bit shiny/stiff looking, the cut is not great around the arms (you can see it folding into a funny shape), it's bulky on the waist. It's odd proporitions, and I generally think it will be unflattering. I don't think it is worth that money.

Faith

pwurple wrote: »

I'm going to give a no on this one, sorry!

I think it's too white/pastel and may look completely white in strong light. If it was a stronger contrast in colour it would be better.

But apart from the colour, I think you can do better. the fabric is a bit shiny/stiff looking, the cut is not great around the arms (you can see it folding into a funny shape), it's bulky on the waist. It's odd proporitions, and I generally think it will be unflattering. I don't think it is worth that money.

I'd agree with this, assuming you haven't purchased the dress already.

Also, the model's legs are badly photoshopped and it's ruining my impression of the dress! Or are my knees supposed to be wider than my thighs?!

SarahMollie

pwurple wrote: »

I'm going to give a no on this one, sorry!

I think it's too white/pastel and may look completely white in strong light. If it was a stronger contrast in colour it would be better.

But apart from the colour, I think you can do better. the fabric is a bit shiny/stiff looking, the cut is not great around the arms (you can see it folding into a funny shape), it's bulky on the waist. It's odd proporitions, and I generally think it will be unflattering. I don't think it is worth that money.

Actually I've just taken another look based on the 2 comments saying no, and while I still don't think it would cause the bride any issues, I just noticed the price. It does not look like it should cost £149. I would have guessed £50 maximum. If you're willing to spend that amount I think you can do better.

GingerLily

SarahMollie wrote: »

pwurple wrote: »

I'm going to give a no on this one, sorry!

I think it's too white/pastel and may look completely white in strong light. If it was a stronger contrast in colour it would be better.

But apart from the colour, I think you can do better. the fabric is a bit shiny/stiff looking, the cut is not great around the arms (you can see it folding into a funny shape), it's bulky on the waist. It's odd proporitions, and I generally think it will be unflattering. I don't think it is worth that money.

Actually I've just taken another look based on the 2 comments saying no, and while I still don't think it would cause the bride any issues, I just noticed the price. It does not look like it should cost 149. I would have guessed 50 maximum. If you're willing to spend that amount I think you can do better.

And in pounds!!! I think the length makes it look less formal ie. less expensive. I think you could get a similar style for a better price OP!
Good luck

Ososlo

I can't believe that there are people out there who would have a problem with a wedding guest wearing that outfit because of the colour! Seriously like??? Wtf! I guess these opinions would be coming from the Bridezilla type of woman. If it was completely white? Who the **** cares?
Honestly! Are people really that precious about their weddings? What if someone has that outfit or similar already from a previous occasion and didn't want to fork out money for another outfit, would you really expect them to buy another outfit when they already have a perfectly good one?
Who makes up these dumb rules? Time to change the thinking perhaps?

Edit: it is a gorgeous outfit op. Wear it.

GingerLily

Ososlo wrote: »

I can't believe that there are people out there who would have a problem with a wedding guest wearing that outfit because of the colour! Seriously like??? Wtf! I guess these opinions would be coming from the Bridezilla type of woman. If it was completely white? Who the **** cares?
Honestly! Are people really that precious about their weddings? What if someone has that outfit or similar already from a previous occasion and didn't want to fork out money for another outfit, would you really expect them to buy another outfit when they already have a perfectly good one?
Who makes up these dumb rules? Time to change the thinking perhaps?

As an extreme interpretation of your post - if someone wanted to reuse their wedding dress and wear it up my wedding I'd find it disrespectful. All women know not to wear white to a wedding so I would find it insulting if someone did at my wedding.

I wouldn't have a problem with this dress at my wedding but I've seem guests get lots of hassel on Facebook from dresses that look bridal in pictures, nothing to do with the bride being a "bridezilla".

SarahMollie

Ososlo wrote: »

I can't believe that there are people out there who would have a problem with a wedding guest wearing that outfit because of the colour! Seriously like??? Wtf! I guess these opinions would be coming from the Bridezilla type of woman. If it was completely white? Who the **** cares?
Honestly! Are people really that precious about their weddings? What if someone has that outfit or similar already from a previous occasion and didn't want to fork out money for another outfit, would you really expect them to buy another outfit when they already have a perfectly good one?
Who makes up these dumb rules? Time to change the thinking perhaps?

Edit: it is a gorgeous outfit op. Wear it.

You're being way OTT. As I've already said, I wouldnt have an issue with this dress per se, as in I don't think it looks bridal. Theres really only one golden rule, which is don't wear white to someone elses wedding, but that doesn't apply here as its half pink and stripey..... pretty sure I've never seen a stripey wedding dress! I just think the OP could get something nicer for £150, which is quite a good budget.

Further, if someone wanted to wear the same dress to a few weddings, what harm! Sure it happens all the time. But one thing for certain is that they'd be foolish to buy a white dress for that purpose.

Gatica

I think that dress style and colouring is fine for a wedding. It definitely doesn't look at all bridal to me.

Aquals

Thanks for the feedback guys. And for the tips on accessorising too - a bonus! :-)

The picture doesn't do the dress justice. It's actually knee-length on me, and the material on both the top and skirt is really lovely and luxurious feeling. Whereas it looks like something you'd wear to a teen disco in the above photo!

In relation to the latest posts, it's true that there are some very fussy brides out there. Thankfully though they are in the minority.

The reason I started this thread was because one of my friends was asked by a bride not to wear the outfit in the below photo to her wedding, because it had a white top!

Lux23

That's lovely and I wouldn't see an issue with it.

SarahMollie

Ah so from some googling I see its from Coast, but not current stock, am I right? So you already own it?

I've loads of lovely dresses from there and TBF I've never had any quality issues. Actually they're usually well cut and with good heavy fabrics so they sit nicely, so if you say its lovely then I'm sure it is. And if its knee length on you, then all the better

As for your friends dress, I also don't see any issue with that. Some people lose their minds when it comes to weddings!

GingerLily

I think white tops are fine like the one your friend wore, I wouldn't mind at my own wedding but some people do mind. If your going to the wedding of the bride who vetoed your friends top and skirt option then I'd avoid the dress you posted if you don't like hassle.

I personally like the dress and if it's knee length on you then all the better.

OldNotWIse

GingerLily wrote: »

As an extreme interpretation of your post - if someone wanted to reuse their wedding dress and wear it up my wedding I'd find it disrespectful. All women know not to wear white to a wedding so I would find it insulting if someone did at my wedding.

I wouldn't have a problem with this dress at my wedding but I've seem guests get lots of hassel on Facebook from dresses that look bridal in pictures, nothing to do with the bride being a "bridezilla".

mcgiggles

I would be one that would be very much on the bandwagon of "no white to weddings", but that dress wouldn't bother me at all! I'd only be annoyed if it was like a fully white dress.. Its just not done. I wore one of similar colour to my friends wedding, it was creamy on top and pink at the bottom and I wore pink shoes, I saw a few people at that wedding with creamy colour top halves, but when I look back on photos I should have worn a statement coloured necklace as I took a photo with the bride and you couldn't see my lower half so it looked like I was wearing a cream dress lol

streetcar

All white and long is probably the only time I would raise an eyebrow but with that said, all eyes will be on the bride. Not just because of the dress so you shouldn't worry too much. Is anything, if the dress is very "bridal", it really only reflects on the guest. Anyone who would wear something all white and long is probably either a) not aware of how it is perceived by others, not doing it intentionally or b) aware, doesn't care and is probably making themselves look a little selfish.

White on one part of the outfit is totally fine in my book.

kitten_k

Seen this and thought of this thread:

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/weird-news/wedding-guest-asks-advice-outfit-8663907

GingerLily

kitten_k wrote: »

Seen this and thought of this thread:

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/weird-news/wedding-guest-asks-advice-outfit-8663907

That's ridiculous, a floral dress is a floral dress, it's not even close to being inappropriate.

Reminds me, I saw an episode of four weddings where one of the contestants wore a white lace body con dress to someones wedding, it did not go down well!

Elliott S

GingerLily wrote: »

That's ridiculous, a floral dress is a floral dress, it's not even close to being inappropriate.

Reminds me, I saw an episode of four weddings where one of the contestants wore a white lace body con dress to someones wedding, it did not go down well!

You have to be a bitch and proud to go on that show! :pac:

December2012

It's a no from me, I just wouldn't wear white at all to a wedding.

ShaShaBear

I don't see any issue with it. Dresses with some element of white/ivory/cream can be hard to avoid but while the unspoken rule is in relation to colour, I think its only in context when the style of the dress is taken into account.
I had a relative show an immediate family member of mine the dress she was ordering for my wedding. Half and half shimmer bodycon with white and my bridesmaid colour on the bottom. I didn't approve it even though it wasn't very "bridal" because I thought it would look a bit off that a distant cousin had intentionally (she knows the colour scheme) matched in with the bridal party.

So in that regard, unless the bride is having her bridesmaids in pink, I would say its fine