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How far does the 'no wearing white at a wedding' dress code extend?

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    Rose999    April 11, 2011  

    So I never really heard about the 'no white at weddings' thing until I started posting here. Now, I am feeling a bit paranoid about a dress I am going to wear for a wedding next week. Quick Bee opinion - is this ok? Does the No White rule typically apply ONLY to stark white or are any light, shimmery fabrics out? My dress is similar to these - sort of a shiny satin fabric in khaki/gold.

    I know people have different feelings on the no white thing but I'd like to play it conservative here. This is my cousin whom I adore and the last thing I want to do is cause any chatter on her big day! If you would look twice at this at ALL, please let me know!

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    penguin    June 7, 2008   Berkeley, Ca

    This looks pretty safe to me! Khaki is def. not white!

     
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    mouse    September 11, 2009   Austin, TX

    I think khaki is fine.  Ivory or cream--it's a case-by-case basis.  But khaki is totally fine, especially with a colorful sash like this dress has.

     
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    Future Mrs M    1-11-11   Michigan

    Definitely alright! Very cute.

     
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    MissBookworm    June 2010   Massachusetts

    Freakin cute. and not even close to "bridal" white

     
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    bunny    July 3, 2009  

    Love this dress! The whole color issue wouldnt' even occur to me.

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    plumeria    May 12, 2007   Sunny NorCal

    Yup -- not even close to white.  Don't worry! :)  I'd say anything that could remotely remotely pass for a bridal type dress, even a short casual destination wedding dress, is out.  This one's perfectly ok!

     
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    Such a cute dress!  Don't even worry about the white rule, this is not even close!

     
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    dorsay    August 2009  

    I think you're safe! I keep only finding champagne MOB dresses which is awkward b/c my dress is champagne...le sigh.  I think if it isn't plain ivory or cream, or is the dress is a white base with a fair amount of print on it you're usually good :)

     
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    peeptoe    May 30, 2009   San Francisco, CA

    I think it looks great!! Plus, I don't really remember what anyone was wearing at the wedding- so they could have been wearing the same dress and I doubt I would have noticed or cared- I was on such my own high! 

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    Rose999    April 11, 2011  

    Whew, thanks so much ladies! Don't have to do a frantic search for a new dress now!

     
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    PandasWifey    September 26, 2009   Denver, Colorado

    Wait just a minute now, is that the actual dress in the actual color? That looks gray to me. If that's the actual color, i say you are okay, but I would not want someone to wear a light khaki dress to my wedding. Fortunately thats not light khaki, it's quite dark.

     
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    PandasWifey    September 26, 2009   Denver, Colorado

    P.S. Rose, that's very considerate of you to even ask for your cousin :) My mom is actually wearing a dress with a white top and black bottom ... I'm not letting it bother me I guess (It's not toooo much white).

     
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    Soon2BMrsZ    Fall 2010   Brooklyn NY

    The dress you want to wear is adorable and perfectly appropriate :)

    What a thoughtful cousin you are!

     
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    rabbit    September 3, 2010   Milwaukee, WI

    Where is that dress from? Its beautiful! And I say the color looks fine, go for it!

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    Totally fine - not white and not bridal at ALL!

     

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