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I think with the cardigan it'll be okay...but September tends to be warm (depending on where you are) and you might not want to keep it on the whole time.
I think it would be fine even without the cardigan.
I think it will be fine, even without the cardigan. I can't imagine anyone mistaking you for the bride.
I think it will be fine if you have the cardigan on the entire time. Imagine if you were to take a picture with the bride (from the chest up)...It would look kind of silly since it would look like you were also wearing a white dress.
I think you're absolutely fine. When people say not to wear white at a wedding out of respect for the bride, I think this is more what they are referring to (LOL):
I think that dress is fine. If it is too warm to wear a cardigan, maybe accessorizing with a chunky purple or black necklace to break up the white on the dress.
Lol, brideatbeach! For a second I thought that was the bride and was looking for the offender!! Wow. What poor taste!
How nice of you to consider the bride's feelings. It looks like a beautiful dress and I am sure she will appreciate your consideration. Looks fine to me.
I think the cardigan helps just to punch it up a little...looks kind of bland without a pop of color! Consideration to the bride-wise, I think that even without the cardigan is fine. The dress is predominantly black, since the skirt hits high on the waist. I wouldn't worry!
I think it would be fine! I had an aunt wear an all white dress, shoes, and accessories, that was not so fine! lol
I think it's fine with or without the cardigan, it doesn't look at all bridal. IMO people are too sensitive about the no white. As long as it's not a bridal looking white gown it's fine.
I would just play it safe and not do it. THere are hundreds of thousands of different outfits out there in the world. I am sure you can find something nice you love that has no white in it. Responses so far have been right, what if you take your sweater off and happen to be in photos with the bride?
Dont do it, save your pretty outfit for another function. Give youself another reason to go shopping and find something else more appropriate. Its not that difficult.
I actually have the exact same dress from Target! I would probably wear it if it looks good on you - mine is definitely quite short and it shows some cleavage and I don't think I could wear it in front of my grandmother :/ But I do wear it when I go out and I usually get compliments so I say go for it!
I simply dont understand.
On average one may get invited to 3, 4, 5 weddings; ok maybe more in their lifetime...
Why is it some people wait till these finite opportunties arise to then insist on wearing a white outfit or partially white outfit? I really dont get it.
You have approximately 25,500 days in your lifetime (if you live to 70). That means you have over 25,500 times in your life to wear all the white you want.
If you change your outfit three times a day, that allows you over SEVENTY THOUSAND opportunities to wear white. WHY WAIT TO GET INVITED TO A WEDDING TO DO IT?
I think some people need to mature and grow up. I think its cheesy!! Play it safe, be courteous and WEAR SOMETHING ELSE.
I am sorry, but this is a big pet peeve for me and I am really passionate about it. That photo, whoever downloaded it and people's responses insisting you wear the outfit to someone else's wedding are just really irritating me.
The black and white dress is totally fine to wear to a wedding. I do like the idea of wearing colorful accessories or a cardigan from a completely stylazied perspective though (not because you need it so people know you arent the bride).
If someone wore that to my wedding, without a doubt I know that even strangers would be able to tell that I'm the bride and she is not. Plus, its cute.
@Loulee: who do you know who changes three times a day? LOL
MissTatas: I know real people dont change three times a day. Imagine??? LOL
I was just trying to prove a point. :)
agree it is super cute and not over the top white. it will look cute with or without a cardy
If you are worried about it, why not put a nice necklace to break up the white?
I think your your good with the Cardigan, it will cover up some of teh white.
Im just going to throw this out there... if your concerned about offending the bride to be why not just send her a message or better yet just send a message back to GMOM and ask her opinion. She seems to be close to the planning so may know what the Bride and Groom would consider appropriate / not. I personally think its fine for a casual wedding. Especially if you throw some colored jewlry with it as baldor1 had suggested.
or if your only consern is the heat of a september wedding with a long sleeve card, why not try a short sleeved one like below.. in ur color choice of course.
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Jennhasfeet: exactly my point! Its 1 dress she can wear any of the other 364 days in the year.
She has reservations about "the white in it". She said it not me.....If you have reservations, listen to your gut and don't wear it. Why buy something only to shamefully cover it up with something else and don sleeves.
Gheeze....Just pick something else.
I think your outfit is totally cute!! I agree with brideatbeach, your not in all white. I think it's calssy and chic. And I really like the cardigan with it too.
I wore a white, gray, and black dress to a friend's wedding this year and received zero funny looks about it. I think your dress with the black skirt is no where close to offensive. If you think a sweater might be too warm (although Target and Express usually have some lightweight short sleeve options), I would suggest wearing colorful accessories, clutch, and/or shoes. I found these necklaces on Etsy that I love and think would look great, all at different price points. There are so many options out there! I think the first one is my favorite for a more casual setting and the third necklace if you want to dress it up a bit.
I think people are possibly taking the no-white thing a bit far...I'd be terrified to go to some of these ladies' weddings!
I'm super judgmental about people's outfits, and looking at other people's clothes is one of my main enjoyments at weddings (and I've been to 9 weddings in the last 5 years), and I've only ever seen one outfit (amusingly, worn by 2 people at the same wedding) that I thought was stepping over the "no white" line, and that was a TOTALLY white, frilly, beaded dress.
Your dress is very cute, and I think it's pitched well for a smart-casual wedding.
I've seen lots of pretty dresses at weddings that look beautiful, and the base colour is white/ivory/cream/blush, but it's got coloured flowers on it, or block colour borders or whatever. I've never heard anyone be annoyed/upset/snotty about it. At my brother's wedding, by some weird coincidence, almost EVERY guest was wearing shades of gold/cream/cafe au lait, and the bride was in light gold, and all the photos looked amazing.
The thing is, lots of weddings are summer events, and lots of summer clothes are pale colours, or white/ivory with patterns on, or mixtures of white/ivory and other colours. I think it's a bit harsh to expect all your guests to veto any dress that is partially white/ivory/cream. I'd also be a bit unimpressed if all my guests started calling me to approve their outfit choices - I have far too many other things to worry about!
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Hello Hive!
I haven't really posted around here, but I am an avid reader of all the bee's blogs and the forums as well. I'm looking to the hive for some help.
I am attending my cousin's wedding in September. The reception is being held in a hotel. The dress code is sort of casual chic. This is the email my grandmother sent out to all of the family "Hi all, Spoke to K (my cousin's mom) yesterday and learned that the wedding will be casual. No Tshirts and Jeans but the male wedding group will be wearing chinos and white shirts and ties, no jackets. That helps me in deciding what to wear. Shoes are a requirement. Hope all is well with each and everyone of you. Love gmom"
I bought this dress from Target and I absolutely love it but I'm worried about the white. I was planning on wearing a colorful cardigan over it. What do you guys think?
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