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dancingpup
I have a dress that I only wore once (don't worry...I'm a girl) for my prom. It's a pretty dress and was rather pricey so I'm trying to find any opportunity I can to wear it again. Alas, a formal event has come up: my cousin's wedding. I know one should not wear white (or black?) to a wedding...what about red? It's a rather "sexual" red. Actually...I might have read somewhere that guests shouldn't wear red...Damn it!
Does anyone know wedding dress code etiquette (i.e., what colors to wear, what dresses to wear, etc.)?
Thank you.
Answer
Personally, I say it is no problem wearing red to a wedding. I'm not sure what "sexual" red is, but 'overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding.'
What to Wear to a Wedding
Wedding guest style for her
* Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
* Informal Evening: Cocktail dress
* Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
* Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
* Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
* Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
* Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)
Do's and Don'ts for Her
* Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
* Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
* Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
* Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts.
* Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
* Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
* Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
* Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.
Personally, I say it is no problem wearing red to a wedding. I'm not sure what "sexual" red is, but 'overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding.'
What to Wear to a Wedding
Wedding guest style for her
* Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
* Informal Evening: Cocktail dress
* Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
* Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
* Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
* Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
* Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)
Do's and Don'ts for Her
* Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
* Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
* Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
* Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts.
* Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
* Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
* Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
* Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.
Would you care if someone else wore a white dress to your wedding?
PackersFan
There's that rule that says only the bride should wear white because otherwise it is seen as upstaging the bride. If I had a wedding, especially an outdoor wedding, I think it would look nice to see my guests wearing white and other light colors. It would add to the fairytale. How do you feel about this rule of etiquette? Would you feel like you were being upstaged or do you not really care?
Answer
As long as it's not a wedding dress, I wouldn't mind. (:
Even then I don't think I would mind, because I'm the one getting married, so all eyes would be on me anyways. ;)
As long as it's not a wedding dress, I wouldn't mind. (:
Even then I don't think I would mind, because I'm the one getting married, so all eyes would be on me anyways. ;)
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