Can you wear black to a wedding?

maintenanceman

Shegirl your avatar looks nice. As to wearing black to wedding well no thats for funerals and mourning, Try purple instead.
TBH i have no idea what i am talking about but just saw a couple of attractive avatars.

jetplane

Thankfully the OP is sorted now, but I think it's a myth that wearing something black or navy is slimming. if you are overweight it's all about the cut and underwear. I also think it pays to pay a proper price for an occasion, cheap materials rarely flatter in large sizes.

The best thing to do is book a free shopper in John Lewis, Debenhams etc and let them dress you, it is amazing what they will suggest and most people are surprised at how good they feel.

Wearing a style that flatters can take more pounds off than a dark colour.

Dunroamin

Ames wrote: »

Then you probably don't want to check out the rest of the demonia range!

The style I don't understand are these, I can't understand how it's possible to walk in them without breaking the laws of physics:
http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/limited-black-stud-embellished-heel-less-wedges_277593301

(I don't know how to get it as a photo on here without stretching the screen).

I've been wanting a pair similar to the ones Jojo posted for ages. I had a pair like these:

http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/boots/black-snake-platform-ankle-boots_283865801

and they were so comfy and easy to walk in, but since they were stilettos they only lasted a few weeks before one side of the heel was so worn down that they weren't safe. Finding ones with a block heel has been a bit of a problem, especially since I don't spend a lot on shoes.

You're lucky you can walk in them - I couldn't.

adouglasmhor

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

Depends entirely on the Chambers what sort of clothing is considered appropriate when not in court / conference.

Some Chambers (like my OH's) have people turning up in anything - OH was wearing sandals, cropped khaki-coloured trousers and a T-shirt today. (He keeps a spare suit / shirt / cufflinks / work shoes in Chambers in case of emergencies). In some Chambers, a barrister not wearing a shirt with a separate collar and studs will be thought to be inappropriately attired.

Advocates (Roughly = to Barristers) in Scotland used to have to wear Black Lounge until quite recently and still do at some high court stuff. They get upset if you call them Oddjob though.
I saw a solicitor at our JP court wearing bands the other day though. (I think he may have just forgotten his tie TBH).

shegirl

jetplane wrote: »

Thankfully the OP is sorted now, but I think it's a myth that wearing something black or navy is slimming. if you are overweight it's all about the cut and underwear. I also think it pays to pay a proper price for an occasion, cheap materials rarely flatter in large sizes.

The best thing to do is book a free shopper in John Lewis, Debenhams etc and let them dress you, it is amazing what they will suggest and most people are surprised at how good they feel.

Wearing a style that flatters can take more pounds off than a dark colour.

I agree.I think block colour,even if it's black or navy,can look 'bulky' on larger ladies.My closest female friend is a big girl (and the most beautiful woman I know tbh) and she used to hide in head to toe black all the time,especially on nights out.When she started wearing colour and breaking it up a little it made a huge difference and she looked so much better and happier

jellyhead

Person_one wrote: »

I really like the little cars!

Th worst ones imo are the cork ones - I don't like to see feet! Or toe cleavage!

Ames

It's interesting that people are saying black's for funerals - out of the last three I've been to, two stipulated bright colours and the third said either was fine. So I think that's changing too.

Smith_007

Goth couple here :A
Our friends would have been rather disappointed if we didn't wear black at their weddings


..........we were married in black 10 years ago & I doubt we own clothes in any other colour :cool2:

neverdespairgirl

adouglasmhor wrote: »

Advocates (Roughly = to Barristers) in Scotland used to have to wear Black Lounge until quite recently and still do at some high court stuff. They get upset if you call them Oddjob though.
I saw a solicitor at our JP court wearing bands the other day though. (I think he may have just forgotten his tie TBH).

Our dress code is black, or very dark grey, or a navy so dark it looks like black. Men have to do the separate court collar and studs thing when they wear bands, women can do that if they want, or they can cheat by wearing an all-in-one collar and bands job which tucks down the front of a suit jacket and at the back there is velcro.

cazpost

I know the OP says she is fat, but she doesnt specify what size she is. I am a size 28, and have several dresses (all dark colours ) that would be suitable for a weding or other posh do,so I'm not sure why she is having trouble finding something acceptable .

The important thing is to wear something you feel comfortable in, regardless of what anyone else thinks. Nobody is going to ask you to leave because they dont like the colour of your frock.