My cousin is getting married in october and I am a guest, I dont have alot of dressy clothes and not enough money to go out and buy another dress, I do have a black wrap dress with white piping along the outline of the dress, it is real pretty but I dont want to upset anyone by wearing the wrong thing, I want to look nice for her on her big day.... any idea's welcome!!!!
2006-10-05 19:46:16 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
a black dress to a wedding is fine these days......just accessorise with some chunky jewellery or diamonds to finish the outfit off......have fun
2006-10-05 19:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by askaway 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should be fine in your black dress! I agree to dress it up with a little bit of color if you want to. If it's a dressy evening wedding this is perfectly acceptable.
If you are nervous, see if you can borrow a dress from a friend, or stop by a second hand store. Many times fancy dresses are ony worn once and people try to sell them to make their $$ back at a low price for you!
Have a great time!!!
2006-10-07 15:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by dazee052 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be fine. I am having a very traditional afternoon wedding in November and I have strapless black bridesmaid dresses. I have been to many weddings where I wore black as did half the guests. The only thing I would check would be the time. If it is noon or before I would not wear black. If it is the afternoon to evening i would say it's fine since many wedding guests consider that slightly more formal time. Also, if you are wondering about people saying it's weird.... check out David Bridal's they have TONS of black options and it is HIGHLY accepted
2006-10-06 04:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Renaissance Dawn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go in the black dress, especially if it was an evening wedding. My guess is that the bride won't notice what you are wearing unless it is white or ivory. If it is during the day (or if you feel like it) I would dress it up with a little color like some colorful bracelets or maybe wear red shoes with your dress. That should help break it up so it isn't so noticeable.
2006-10-06 04:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Molly1015 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one. Black, bright red, and of course white are traditionally not acceptable for a wedding. However, I think with the white piping on the outline you would be ok if it is a evening wedding. If it is during the daytime, I wouldn't risk it.
Do you think you could borrow a dress from a friend who is not going to the wedding or from a friend who is going but has a spare dress?
Maybe the best thing to do is to check with your cousin on how she feels about black at the wedding. If the bride doesn't care, everyone else should just deal.
2006-10-05 19:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
your dress sounds fine and it is accepted by many to wear black its a staple in a woman's wardrobe . but if its really bothering you maybe you have a friend close to your size that will lend you a dress , i have a few good friends and we are all about the same size which means i have a huge closet full of dressy clothes to choose from course 2/3 are not mine ! a nice smile and a loving happy disposition will be great accompaniment to your dress
have a good time ..
2006-10-06 17:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't look like you are in mourning, you'll be fine. A tasteful black dress is considered appropriate at most weddings today. The most important thing to wear is a big, loving smile for your cousin and new cousin-in-law. That's the accessory that makes almost any outfit acceptable at a wedding.
2006-10-06 03:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the wedding is cocktail hour or afterward (5 pm or later), a black dress would be appropriate. Remember to dress for the style of wedding (formal or informal) and the time of day. You'll look beautiful, I'm sure.
2006-10-06 14:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dress sounds pretty. Yes, of course I think black is okay to wear to a wedding. To offset the black, accessorize. Add a necklace or wear a pair of nice dangling earrings. I am a no-no however for a person who wears both the earrings and the necklace, because you want to bring focus to the neckline and just open it up. You don't want to over accessorize and make it look gaudy. Just add a high waist belt or a choose a classy scarf. Make your make-up flawless and make a classic look for your hair, because that's the final touch of bringing your whole look together. A brooch is always nice to wear. Wear a nice closed heal or if you prefer wear an open toe heal. I prefer closed high heals, I think they're definitely bring a sophistication to the outfit.
2006-10-05 20:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Sweetness572♥ 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would wear the dress with a nice patent leather wide belt a cross the area where your breast ends ,and get a off white shall ,or wrap ,as os called now with a matching fringe to you're belt & shoes black is o.k. at weddings just accessorize.
2006-10-05 20:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by lytesdelite 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can wear it.
I am MOH in a wedding in two weeks. We are wearing black dresses in the wedding, so it is definately OK for a guest to wear black.... Don't take it goth though.
You can wear black, just don't ever wear white or ivory.
2006-10-06 03:29:47 · answer #11 · answered by Laura 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋