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I'm debating whether or not I should return this dress. It's a knee-length navy blue dress. I don't usually wear dresses or have occasions where I need to wear one. I'm thinking of saving it for weddings but if you were a super traditional Asian bride, would you be offended by someone wearing navy blue to your wedding? I know most of you wouldn't but do you think your parents/older relatives would get offended by this?

I think I should include the dress too

Blue is used in funerals, at least in Chinese tradition. There's a thread a few down about using blue in a wedding. So from there, it's pretty much agreed that no blue on invitations, light blue can be okay, and it depends on how traditional the families are. However, this is all about the wedding and the couple...not sure about how the tradition relates to guest.

If I wasn't Asian, people wouldn't take a second look because they wouldn't expect me to know the tradition. But I am, so I'm afraid people will think I'm ignorant to the culture...which I guess I am! lol

@Mitla, I forgot to answer your last question. I'm really not sure. I presume it's blue that's forbidden, not the dark colors, but I could be wrong.

when i was little, i was told i couldn't wear blue (think primary color blue, not navy, not pastel) in my hair because it meant that i was in mourning. but now, my korean fmil is planning to wear a blue dress, bc korean grooms' mothers usually wear blue (it might be a light blue/ navy blue combo) ! can't win even within the e. asian cultures, because you're bound to find another culture to contradict. if your heart's joyful and you're wearing blue, i say no harm done. go for it!