Wedding next month in the early afternoon (reception at a golf club). Am I safe in a strapless, knee-length dress?
It's multi-colored (not quite floral, but bright and summery) and a great weight - type of dress one could wear out to dinner or dress up for a cocktail party. Unfortunately, I rarely do either and have been dying to wear this dress.
I'd naturally grab a wrap - the colors are all so bright a direct match would be hard, but baby blue or pink would probably be safe.
But I hesitate - is strapless considered inappropriate? Or am I safe?
2007-05-09 06:50:12 · 11 answers · asked by alexajord 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Wear the wrap during the ceremony, esp. if it's in a church.
2007-05-09 06:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Raven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A strapless dress is not acceptable as a guest at a wedding. You should dress more conservatively and not show as much skin. I'd also get some information about the wedding- what time of day, where is it being held etc. I would think the cocktail dress might even be a bit too formal for it.
2016-05-19 00:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're fine.. sounds like a lovely dress! The baby blue or pink wrap sounds hideous though. The bride herself is likely to be wearing a strapless dress so you needn't fret about covering up your shoulders.. last time I looked they weren't considered risque :)
2007-05-12 22:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to wear a type of shall or little jacket type top covering your shoulders during the ceremony. Then, going strapless at the reception is great.
2007-05-09 07:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by J Doe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are certainly safe from the fashion etiquette point of view (it is spring, warm and the reception is at a golf club) but you will definitely be the the center of attention and criticism for all the envious female onlookers and the conservative middle age participants.
Wear it proudly and feel as fresh, summery and sexy as the description of your dress sounds!
2007-05-09 07:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by SexRexRx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering that is fashion now a days, and that most people would be wearing a strapless dress, I say go for it.
2007-05-09 07:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by t-i-oneg-er 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you would be fine in a strapless dress. especailly in the summer. Of coarse the weather may be permitting.
2007-05-09 06:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by critterbeachhome 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
strapless is all right dont worry just have a good time and if you feel really bad just go and add small thin straps to it costs about $10
2007-05-09 06:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by axlrose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds perfectly fine to wear.
2007-05-09 07:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, wear whatever you want! just don't outshine da bride (they tend not to like that).
2007-05-09 06:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Bubbles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋