Okay so I have a friends wedding to go to in march. Im on the plus size so I kinda have to look in advance, I’ve read that red, black and white aren’t really suited for weddings but I’m not entirely sure. I found one that I’m actually in love with (which is strange for me) but it’s black and red so I don’t know – The wedding invite says formal so I don’t want some huge dress that goes to my ankles and I think this one would probably be perfect. This is the dress
http://westfield.com.au/fashion/retailers/City%20Chic/Dresses/dress%20contrast%20mesh/1982
But if I go to the shop and decide I don’t like it and find one that I like but has a little white is that okay? I know this one isn’t acceptable unless the white parts where black and the black was white.
http://westfield.com.au/fashion/retailers/City%20Chic/Dresses/dress%20pleat%20lace%20trim/1978
So suggestions? Help? Anything? Lol
Hey all thanks for the responses – The wedding is on the 14th and that’s autumn weather here but it’ll probably still be hot – As for the time it says 3pm followed by a formal dinner so hopefully it’ll work well. I definitely agree with certain parts like less than 50% of white – But I also don’t agree because I probably won’t be wearing white personally on my wedding day. But I dunno. I think they should have stuck in the invites “If you wear white you will not be allowed into the church/dinner afterwards” lol
You can wear white, as long as it’s only on 50% of the dress or less I’d think. =)
The first one looks kind of gothic…however…even though it shows a sign of disrespect the white one is beautiful…i must say me being plus size myself. I think its ok to wear….It is not too outlandish but i would accessorize with black to take away from the white!
Honestly, i wouldn’t like anyone wearing a white dress to my wedding, try to go with the red and black.. or some other color
ONly if it is not mostly white. If less than half is white, then it is fine.. I always just stay away from it all together
In my opinion and history, white is not an acceptable color to wear to a wedding. Only the bride should be in it. And I don’t even like that the little flower girls wear white…but that’s just me.
I can only relate my own experience.
When I got married, my fiance asked his best friend to be his best man. I asked my sister to be my maid of honor. It was a small wedding, aside from the flower girl/ring bearer we had no other attendants.
The best man’s wife felt a little…upset that I hadn’t asked her to stand up with me – and she wore an all white dress to my wedding. It bothered me, but I didn’t let on. Plenty of other family members & guests were upset by it, and I heard about it all day & night. I didn’t need that drama. And that wife wasn’t very well received by the group.
As far as the dresses you posted – if it’s a formal affair, I see no reason why you couldn’t wear the red & black one. You mentioned you’re a plus size – that vertical red outlined by black will have that slimming “voodoo”, I’m thinking. The white one, while pretty, looks more like lingere and is too white, IMO. That one would be great for a hot date tho’.
Is the event in the evening? Then the red/black one would really work, I think. I know it was mentioned by another that it could look gothic, but if it’s accessorized tastefully & delicately I think it would be just fine.
Good luck on your decision – hope you have fun at the wedding/reception!
Well, I try to wear blues, greens, navy, and turquosie to weddings, and I’m pluss size. So I’d say steer clear of white and the red/black drees. Better to be safe than sorry. Let the bride shine, and the red one is too depressing fo ra wedding…maybee yellows, pink, greens, light blues?
I like the 2nd one- it doesn’t look white, it looks lilac. Very pretty. The 1st one would be fine if the wedding is later in the day/night. What’s the weather like in March down there?
No you shouldn’t where white-white to a wedding if you are not the bride, but white details are okay.
Nope it’s not appropriate. My flower girl isn’t even wearing white because I want to be it in white.
the second one is cute, go for it
Yes- the second one would be fine if colors were switched and main dress was black with just a bit of white trim.
I would not wear white, ever to someones wedding. These 2 dresses kind of look like lingerie.