Does it brings bad luck or something?
Even if does, I don't care that's the only outfit I have.
2006-07-28 05:21:25 · 128 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I can't believe I am getting so many answers for this stupid *** question, and I have asked better questions than this.
barefootmodel, you are hilarious. Maybe dressing in black means I don't really want them to get married which is kind of true, but........lol
And to everyone, the clothes I am going to wear consists of a black top and a nice dressy black shirt. It looks pretty decent and nice. I am not going to look like this evil goth girl. I have a nice body and I look good in almost anything jeez.
2006-07-28 15:39:27 · update #1
My cousin didn't went to the funeral of my grandfather in December so maybe I want to symbolize that. LOL
not really.
2006-07-28 15:41:30 · update #2
OMG I am in the maimpage? I am finally a STAR. Whoa I never though I would end in the main page. At last lol.
2006-07-28 16:34:02 · update #3
Yes, I think it is fine. My cousin was married last April, and I wore an all black dress to her wedding, with black pantyhose and even black shoes. I wore silver earrings, and I have a silver sequined purse.
I received many compliments, and nobody said anything to me about the fact that I was wearing all black.
2006-07-28 11:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by NecropolisXR 6 · 81⤊ 27⤋
It probably isn't inappropriate nowadays, in part because black has become so popular that even bridesmaid's dresses come in that color. However, don't be surprised if older people at the wedding don't approve of your outfit.
Personally, I would prefer not to wear black to a wedding because it symbolizes death, because it's conformist, and because I don't feel it's my best color. But I wore black to the most recent wedding I attended because the only dress I could find in my price range happened to be black. As the bride's auntie, I didn't think anybody would pay that much attention to what I had on--and I didn't want to draw attention.
My answer: it's not the best color, but there are far worse offenses you can commit at a wedding. You can wear a white dress, which, if you're young and beautiful, will look like a deliberate attempt to steal attention from the bride. On the other hand, if you're ugly, you'll probably attract comparisons with the bride that will not flatter you at all. You can find out what the bridesmaids are wearing and copy that, thereby signaling that you're upset about not being asked to stand up. You can wear something immodest, too casual, or sloppy, thereby showing disrespect for the solemnity and importance of the occasion.
By the way, until Queen Victoria got married in a white dress, a lady usually married in her best black silk dress. Most women had only one "best" dress, and often it was black.
2006-07-28 09:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Austin W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important thing to remember in this situation (or for that matter, any 'social event') is that it's okay to wear whatever you wish as long as you understand the following:
1) You're not wearing the outfit to make a statement or to "go against the grain", especially if the event in question isn't hosted by you.
2) You understand that even though some "social customs and etiquettes" are no longer as widely accepted as they once were, there may still be people who take offense to what you're wearing or doing.
That said, you don't state what sort of wedding you'll be attending. There are some families who are very careful to observe their culture, religion and traditions, and there may be some "no-no's" most of us wouldn't consider taboo. Be considerate of these factors.
Don't worry about being fashionable- concentrate on being respectful to the bride and groom, and having a great time.
2006-07-28 06:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by the_dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think years ago it did matter but times have changed.
You see white in winter now too.
I feel wearing black is fine. I am going to a family wedding in September and I will be wearing black too. I do not think the color black brings any form of bad luck or good luck. It's just a color.
Have a great time at the wedding and reception.
2006-07-28 13:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you heard through the grapevine the bride (et.al.) would be horrified, I say go for it. I personally would find it rude if I was invited to a wedding and spent money on the gift and was expected to buy a dress as well just because of the color. Especially if that's all I had and couldn't (or didn't want to) afford a new dress.
I went to two weddings last year and wore the same black dress. I wasn't the only one to wear black either. So I say go for it and you work it!
2006-07-28 10:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by eye-dunno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be respectful to the bride of the wedding. After all, it is HER day, and she may not accept black. In my own opinion, black at a wedding is almost like telling someone that you think that the marriage is heading toward a funeral! LOL I went to a black and white wedding once, and quite a few opinions were that it looked more like a glorified funeral. In the long run, the bride and groom ended up in divorce court...
2006-07-28 07:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by tramps3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wear any color you like! After all, and not to sound pissy, but it's the bride who is the star, right? Black is completely acceptable as it is a very basic color and always "chic". In Korea and other Asian countries, black is worn to the wedding and white is worn for a funeral. So dress up, go, have fun. Who knows? Maybe you'll meet someone special there!
2006-07-29 06:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by blondee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it matters, especially if it's somethin like a slinky dress with spaghetti straps. Since you have Yahoo! Avatar, go to Extras, Holidays, then Christmas. If you've ever seen the black dress there, that kinda thing would be appropriate for a wedding. Just accesorize(did i spell that right?) a little brighter, like sparkly or dangly earrings.
By the way, if it's a black and white wedding you have no worries anyway!
2006-07-28 08:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by family_friends_palestine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but that outfit looks good on you when you're attending a funeral. If that seems to be your only formal outfit, try getting separates like tops and skirts, or wear anyhting that is light-colored or white, and pretty. You can even wear a plain dress and add on a lace jacket-top and wear some jewelry.
2014-07-12 14:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by Harshita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to you to decide, but that outfit looks good on you when you're attending a funeral. If that seems to be your only formal outfit, try getting separates like tops and skirts, or wear anyhting that is light-colored or white, and pretty. You can even wear a plain dress and add on a lace jacket-top and wear some jewelry.
2006-07-28 12:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by blingding 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those types of things don't matter as much as it used to.
I have to go to a wedding in August and the dress I want to wear is white so I just asked a family member who knows the bride well if she thought the bride's family would be offended. I described the dress to her and she told me it sounded fine.
As long as what you are wearing is tasteful, it should be fine to wear it. If you are really concerned, talk to someone you are comfortable talking to who knows the bride well. If the bride's family is uptight and a stickler for the rules - they might think it's a bad thing. If they are pretty casual and just excited to be getting married - it probably doesn't matter.
2006-07-28 05:26:13 · answer #11 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋