Need opinions on dress

[v!v!]

With Deelights post asking if it''s okay to wear black to a wedding, it reminded me that I wanted to post a picture of a dress I was considering wearing to an upcoming wedding, but I''m not sure if it''s appropriate or not. Thought I''d ask for your guys opinions. Let me know what you think!

The dress:

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

It depends a lot on the type of wedding, but I think it is over the top for almost all types of weddings. People get really wierd about breasts hanging out and weddings and they certainly will in that dress. I would either get something longer or with a higher neckline so it looks more formal and less "sex in the city" date.

 

[CrookedRock]

LOve it! Where is it from? You should see the one I wore to my step sis''s wedding

... How old are the people getting married. I think if they are 80 it might be strange, but if it''s a young couple, I think it''s great!

 

[v!v!]

I was sure I was going to get mixed reviews. The couple getting married are 25/26. I don't really know them that well, the groom works with my FI. I definitely don't want to offend anyone!

ETA: Thanks CrookedRock! The dress is from Bebe!

 

[CrookedRock]

It wouln''t be offensive unless you are stuffing yourself into a dress 2 sizes too small, and your boobs overfloweth... LOL BUt I know no Pser would ever do that!!!
Young couple''s wedding, it''s perfectly fine!

 

[rockzilla]

If the ceremony is going to be in a chapel/church, I would bring a sweater or shawl to cover up for that portion - but the dress should be fine for the reception...

RZ

 

[v!v!]

hehe! yes, i would never do that! the dress looks the same on me as it does on the model. my breasts will not be poppin'' out! thanks crookedrock!

 

[ephemery1]

I think it's pretty and would probably work for a formal, evening wedding... but I agree that I'd probably bring a cardigan or shawl if there's a church ceremony. DH has a friend whose wife is notorious for wearing very "va-va-voom" type dresses to weddings. They aren't cheap or tacky at all, just usually very close-fitting and since she has a nice body, they always draw a bit of attention. Personally she doesn't bother me at all, but since this is a wedding where you might not know many people, just be aware that some people do find very "fitted" dresses to be inappropriate and may raise a few eyebrows about you (the way they do about her).

 

[Gypsy]

Looks just fine as long as it fits you properly to me. I've seen many dresses like that at receptions I've attended. I'd throw some color into my accents though, a nice colored clutch and shoes and your good to go. For a church ceremony though... I'd cover up with a shawl of something.

 

[bee*]

I think that it would be lovely so long as it fits correctly and "the girls" aren''t squished in. It''s a beautiful dress and would look great with a nice pair of heels.

 

[zoebartlett]

Well, it is a great dress but it seems a tad over the top for a wedding (to me, anyway, but I''m a pretty conservative person). I think I agree with the others though -- with a colorful wrap or something, it could be more appropriate.

 

[Deelight]

Date: 3/20/2008 2:36:20 PM
Author: rockzilla
If the ceremony is going to be in a chapel/church, I would bring a sweater or shawl to cover up for that portion - but the dress should be fine for the reception...


RZ

I agree even with a little mini jacket Looks like a nice dress

 

[Hera]

I don''t think it''s appropriate in black but in another color. It''s reading a little racy for me (sorry). Shawl or jacket would make it better as others have said.

 

[swingirl]

I think it all depends on the location, time of day, family (conservative or religious), church, etc. If you had a little shrug or cute short jacket that you could wear, then you could decide once you are there if it could be taken off.

Once I went to a wedding with a friend (didn''t know the B or G) and wore a silky light blue dress that I had already worn to another wedding. It was perfect for the first wedding but it was all wrong for the second wedding. At the second wedding everyone wore velvet skirts, plaid wool jackets, and high collars. I looked like I was wearing lingerie! So all weddings aren''t created equal. I live in California and the little black number would be perfect around here where we are used to seeing more skin.

 

[Fancy605]

Where is the wedding, and what time will it be? I seems fine for an evening wedding to me, especially if it''s more of a formal thing (you know-- not a church fellowship hall reception or something casual like that)

I don''t see a thing wrong with it. I think you''ll end up with a mix of outfits no matter what wedding you attend unless it is relatively small. It sounds like this event is going to be large if the couple has chosen to include co workers and their dates, so you will probably end up seeing a little bit of everything (That''s how it tends to be in my area anyway. Maybe the rules of what to wear are more narrow in other areas). I''m willing to bet that no one will really notice what you''re wearing at all except for you and your date unless they happen to really like it and think "Huh, I''d like to have a dress like that." So, if you feel comfortable in it, then go for it because in the long run that''s what matters.

 

[noelwr]

I think it''s lovely and will completely fit in for people in their 20s getting married. you''d be welcome at my wedding, dressed like that, as long as you''re comfortable in it. if you become self conscience and keep trying to cover up, you will attract attention to yourself. so be confident and strut it in style!

 

[Sha]

It''s nice - but I think it looks more appropriate for an evening cocktail than a wedding.

 

[v!v!]

thank you everyone for your opinions on this dress! i am still up in the air as to whether i''m going to wear it...the wedding is this Saturday. my fiance, of course, is all for me wearing the dress. i''ll let you know what i decide to do, and how it goes. thanks again!

 

[tenfour]

pretty dress. as for certain parts ''hanging out'', there are definitely none hanging out on that model. the whole ''no black at weddings'' thing seems a bit dated. it''s not like you''re showing up dressed like mrs. white from the movie ''clue''.