I am attending an outdoor early evening wedding/reception at the end of March. Is it appropriate to wear a black dress? The dress itself is basic but very classy looking and I was planning on wearing some type of black sandal type shoe (no hose). I don't want to look as if I'm attending a funeral but I do love this dress.
2007-03-09 09:20:48 · 22 answers · asked by angel_is_a_centerfold_tx 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ordinarily people choose not to wear black to a wedding. However, there is something elegant about wearing a black dress. I think it would be fine, go for it!
2007-03-09 09:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a black dress is one of the most common dresses that everyone basicly has. Because you can wear it on any occasion. Wear it to the wedding it will be fine, i am sure you wont be the only one attending in black. I have seen many people wear black at weddings including the bridesmaids. Its a very popular colour for the past three years in a row. Defintatly skip the hose and go with a flat or heel shoe. It will look nice, dress it up with a long necklace and some long drapping earings to add sparkle and colour.
2007-03-09 17:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worn black to weddings before, simply because my best dress is black. If it's a formal wedding, I'll wear my best dress, and I'm not going to go out and spend money to attend a wedding, other than a gift (of course). I've seen people wear basic black to weddings, and a basic, classy black dress will never go out of style.
2007-03-09 17:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, alot of people wear black to weddings as long as they aren't in the bridal party or are the mother or mother in law, I would approve. I do not like black for bridesmaids, maid of honor or parents. I've worn black dresses to weddings as a guest. Wear beautiful crystal or diamond jewelry and lovely chandelier earrings. Also buy a georgeous silver or gold clutch bag to break up the black. As far as no hose, did you know that Burlington hose, makes a pantihose in a beautiful shade of nude, that has openings where you put your toes through to make it look like you have no stockings on if you are wearing a sandal? They are a great pair of hose and I bought them in Macy's. Good Luck to you.
2007-03-09 18:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you going to a funeral?
Just because it is something you love alot does not mean it is the right time and palce to wear it. If you are questioning yourself now about wearing it you may feel uncomfortable about it on that day and perhaps out of place.
Save yourself some grief and buy a more suitable dress, something with a bit of color. I had to buy a new dress last year to attend a wedding becaues the only one I owned was black and I would not be caught dead in a black dress on a wedding day.
2007-03-09 17:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Simple but elegant black is always OK for a wedding. Add some strappy high heeled sandals and you should be fine. If you want, add a black and print hairband with a tail (scarf) that falls down the back to add a splash of color. If not, try some springy earrings or a necklace. Have fun.
2007-03-09 17:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by stseukn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom both in the last six months YES WE ARE BROKE, and I was shocked at the number of formal mothers dresses in black so if mom can wear black so can the guests. We had several women in black at my daughter's, son's is in April and I'm sure some will wear black and it looks very elegant.
2007-03-10 15:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by dpascoe8692 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAN you? Yes. The question is SHOULD you. Although it would not be the worst thing you could do, considering that it's an outside wedding, it would be best you didn't wear black, classy or not. Spring weddings, especially those held outside, call for color. Wear something light in color (pastels are good, but nothing abnoxious) and that's flowy.
2007-03-09 17:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by mrs sexy pants 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not acceptable to wear black to a wedding. Even though you love that dress, save it for a night out some other time and choose a more cheery color for the wedding reception!
2007-03-09 18:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think the black dress would be best saved for another event. Why pass up a chance to buy yourself a new dress?
2007-03-09 17:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋