What to wear for a wedding? - Page 4

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-16-2010, 12:59 PM

Afternoon wedding = evening party, really.

You could pull off your dress with a striking black wrap and some dazzling jewelry, I'm sure. Don't worry about overthinking it. But if your impulses are telling you strongly that you should be more dressed up, go more dressed up.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-16-2010, 01:06 PM

Actually it doesn't seem like it will be an evening party at all (no meal, hors d'oeuvres only). Then there will be an afterparty elsewhere which will more than likely be very much informal/dance party as the bride and groom are into that "rave music" the kids seem to like.

So I feel that means definitely err on the side afternoon vs. evening, though that doesn't preclude dressed up.

Disneyphile · 08-16-2010, 01:23 PM

I totally think the dress will work perfectly with a simple black wrap/shawl and some nice shoes.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-16-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I have one suit.

What the hell are you doing in this thread??

I'm considering this again because I didn't know it was just hors d'oeuvers, and a dance party afterwards.

Hmm, the dress has brown tones, so I'm not sure black would work well with it...

Alex · 08-16-2010, 01:42 PM

Well, if it is a rave then nude, strung out, and a pacifier lollipop seems the way to go.

Or is that only Burning Man rave?

Alex · 08-16-2010, 02:02 PM

If I hadn't misunderstood the specific angle of your original question I assure you I wouldn't have been in here.

katiesue · 08-16-2010, 02:18 PM

maybe then a dark brown wrap/shoes?

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 08-16-2010, 04:27 PM

I say go with your gut. If you feel under-dressy, you'll be under-dressy just because that's how you feel, even if you're totally fine.

Most weddings I've been to are attended by a mixture of people wearing casual pretty and ridiculously dressy. I mean, ball gown dressy at a wedding that isn't listed as black tie. I've worn conservative looking grey frocks and a very lively multi-colored dress with bare arms. The only rule I know is "don't wear white". Heh.

I've seen no difference in the way people dress at east coast vs west coast weddings. Most people blend in, some people should have set aside their flip flops and some shouldn't have tried to compete with the bride. And I've seen lovely strapless and no-sleeve dresses/tops that looked great and were not at all a problem.

Everyone is looking at the wedding party folk, anyway. I say wear what you think is flattering, comfortable, and stylish.

alphabassettgrrl · 08-16-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseWife

Now, that would be a really brave bride to let her bridesmaids show up in whatever they wanted.

..

I asked my bridesmaids to wear something green, their discretion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

But it is a renewal of vows (for the couple's anniversary). In Las Vegas. At the Elvis Wedding Chapel.

OOooohhhh!!!! We need to do that.

*Which* Elvis wedding chapel?

Kevy Baby · 08-16-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

*Which* Elvis wedding chapel?

I should probably find out before Saturday, dontcha think?

08-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Afternoon wedding = evening party, really. You could pull off your dress with a striking black wrap and some dazzling jewelry, I'm sure. Don't worry about overthinking it. But if your impulses are telling you strongly that you should be more dressed up, go more dressed up.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Actually it doesn't seem like it will be an evening party at all (no meal, hors d'oeuvres only). Then there will be an afterparty elsewhere which will more than likely be very much informal/dance party as the bride and groom are into that "rave music" the kids seem to like. So I feel that means definitely err on the side afternoon vs. evening, though that doesn't preclude dressed up. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I totally think the dress will work perfectly with a simple black wrap/shawl and some nice shoes.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, if it is a rave then nude, strung out, and a pacifier lollipop seems the way to go. Or is that only Burning Man rave?
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If I hadn't misunderstood the specific angle of your original question I assure you I wouldn't have been in here.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	maybe then a dark brown wrap/shoes? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-16-2010, 04:27 PM	#8
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	I say go with your gut. If you feel under-dressy, you'll be under-dressy just because that's how you feel, even if you're totally fine. Most weddings I've been to are attended by a mixture of people wearing casual pretty and ridiculously dressy. I mean, ball gown dressy at a wedding that isn't listed as black tie. I've worn conservative looking grey frocks and a very lively multi-colored dress with bare arms. The only rule I know is "don't wear white". Heh. I've seen no difference in the way people dress at east coast vs west coast weddings. Most people blend in, some people should have set aside their flip flops and some shouldn't have tried to compete with the bride. And I've seen lovely strapless and no-sleeve dresses/tops that looked great and were not at all a problem. Everyone is looking at the wedding party folk, anyway. I say wear what you think is flattering, comfortable, and stylish.
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