This guy and I have just started exclusivley seeing each other after awhile of dating.He asked me to go to his brothers wedding.Its in the spring, and he is the best man .I assumed i would be sittin out alot of the festivities he would be attending but hes saying I am going to be doing all of them with him.For example: rehearsal dinner,limo,after reception part allll of it.He said I cannnot wear dress pants I have to wear a dress. I havent even met the bride shes been so busy with everything.I dont have any clue on how to dress, what kind of dress to get, he said "dress hot"..well everything ive looked at is either cocktail or evening gowns..its two months away so i want to get it early so Im nto waiting till last minute..shold i kind of match him ? where should i shop, im looking around online and can find NOTHING..PLEASE HELP ????
2007-02-13 06:02:18 · 8 answers · asked by Lilskeerd 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"Dress hot" is not appropriate for a wedding, and not very much help from your friend. You should not be taking attention away from a bride.
If the wedding is during the day, you can wear a knee-length dress or [skirt with a top] that is dressy enough to wear to church, or work if you were having an interview.
If the wedding is in the evening, you would want to go with something more floor-length.
There is nothing wrong with a formal or very nice pantsuit or skirt/jacket combo. This is especially true for the rehearsal stuff, which can be completely informal. I am officially sticking my tongue out at your date for the "no pants" comment. :o) Many mothers of the bride wear such things.
I would hope you have something already in your wardrobe that fits the bill. If not, just get a nice jacket or top that can go with something you already have. Try not to match the bridemaids in color and style.
Do NOT match him under any circumstances. That's what the bridesmaids are doing, to some degree.
2007-02-13 06:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to contact a bride's maid and ask her advice and the colors of the wedding and how formal the wedding is going to be. If your guy is wearing a tux, go formal; if he's wearing a business suit, go cocktail dress; if he's wearing a casual suit, wear a conservative date dress.
Try to get a complementary color to the wedding party in case you are in any picture, but I think he's mistaken about this unless it is a very casual wedding. Years from now the bride should be able to know everyone in the wedding party pictures and not wonder who's date you were.
2007-02-15 08:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my husband and I were invited to weddings that he was in before we were married I always dressed formal. Cocktail dress would be fine. Floor length might get in the way. All mine were cocktail. Except one which was one of my own bridesmaid dresses from my wedding that I borrowed to wear to the event. A less formal dress can be worn to the rehearsal dinner or a nice pants suit is totally acceptable but you don't want to wear the same dress for both events.
2007-02-13 06:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by BiancaRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, everyone's saying not to dress hot, after he specifically asked you to...
i think a guy's definition of "hot" would be different from a girl's in this situation, so it's confusing. the others are right, don't dress so provocatively that you take away from the bride's spotlight or something, but i think the guy's point is really just "look like cool, relatively sexy, elegant, polished, put together, and basically like an impressive date on my arm." -- like the date of the best man. :D
which means you should look beautiful; after all, in the wedding hierarchy, you're kind of 1 step down from bridesmaid. =)
also, if possible, i would get your hair done professionally, but not anything too dramatic. maybe just add some curl if you have straight hair, or straighten it if it's curly.
overall, you want to shoot for demurely beautiful, yet subtle.
have a great time!
2007-02-13 06:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by melon_rose 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check out Jessica McClintock website. I would go with a simple halter dress with a nice floral or solid print. Dress it up with a nice clutch and heals. You will be comfortable in the heat and still look hot! There are some really beautiful dresses that would be appropriate for a day or evening look. Have fun and good luck!
2007-02-13 06:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Nickie N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out the brides contact information and call her, she'll generally know what she wants her wedding party to look like. Don't wear white and don't "dress hot" it's the bride's day, not yours.
2007-02-13 06:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by MHSclarinethottie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't dress "hot," it will take away from the bride. It's her day(s), so let her be as much the center of attention as possible. That's the only rule in these situations, usually.
2007-02-13 06:14:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont pay attention to those adult adult males. gown eye-catching. Make him proud to be viewed with you in public. it is going to strengthen his ego, whilst different adult adult males are gazing you. and it will enable him think of, "gee, she's getting all eye-catching for me, she ought to like me or something" You dont might desire to gown like this continuously, yet purely instruct him a minimum of the flair you will possibly be able to desire to look eye-catching. Who needs a humdrum woman who attire conservatively continuously?
2016-12-17 15:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋