Can you wear black to a wedding?

Erinnire

I haven't got shoes yet! Eek I think I am going to order these http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-wide-fit/wide-fit-black-platform-court-shoes_268407501 and I'm just trying to find some tights as well

neverdespairgirl

Erinnire wrote: »

Glad you managed to find something op! Wondering if I can cut in for advice! I have bought this to wear to my friends wedding on Saturday http://www.yoursclothing.com/P/Cream_bird_print_lace_trim_dress-(18061).aspx and am wondering whether to wear it with nude tights or black leggings? I have a little black shrug to wear over my shoulders as well.

Got about a week ago and it's now nearly half price in the sale although out of stock in my size now.

that's a very nice dress, should look great at a wedding.

Definitely nude tights, I think - leggings aren't suitable for a wedding, and black tights would look a bit odd with a pale dress.

shegirl

Erinnire wrote: »

Glad you managed to find something op! Wondering if I can cut in for advice! I have bought this to wear to my friends wedding on Saturday http://www.yoursclothing.com/P/Cream_bird_print_lace_trim_dress-(18061).aspx and am wondering whether to wear it with nude tights or black leggings? I have a little black shrug to wear over my shoulders as well.

Got about a week ago and it's now nearly half price in the sale although out of stock in my size now.

Nude tights. Black leggings would dress it down and they're too casual.

JaneTalks101

Maybe you could wear navy blue or another dark color instead of black. Black is not the most friendly color to wear to a wedding. Most people associate it with a dark emotion and since you are attending a wedding, people might misinterpret that.

*zippy*

Thanks for tights advice x

I didn't do bad, raided my Mother's wardrobe and got a bolero and belt, natural tights in Asda, black clutch bag in monsoon sale. I couldn't have the planned shoes in Clark's as they were slipping off so got these, see they have awful reviews though and they aren't as comfortable now I'm wearing them around the house :undecided

http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20352260

I really like these, but they didn't have them in our small store, so I may order so I can choose

http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20352888

pollyanna24

I would always have thought of wearing black to a wedding, you know a nice dress with pink embroidery on it or something. Never thought you couldn't.

But have received an invite that says no black or white dresses. Okay, I get the no white dresses bit. But most of my dresses are black, and very nice, and appropriate for a wedding, so I'm a bit annoyed now that I have to go and find another dress to wear!

Will I get kicked out of the weddnig for a wearing a mainly yellow dress with black embroidery on it? I hope not!

Torry_Quine

pollyanna24 wrote: »

I would always have thought of wearing black to a wedding, you know a nice dress with pink embroidery on it or something. Never thought you couldn't.

But have received an invite that says no black or white dresses. Okay, I get the no white dresses bit. But most of my dresses are black, and very nice, and appropriate for a wedding, so I'm a bit annoyed now that I have to go and find another dress to wear!

Will I get kicked out of the weddnig for a wearing a mainly yellow dress with black embroidery on it? I hope not!

I would think a yellow dress with blck embroidery will be fine. Just think could I wear this to a funeral and if the answer is no then it will be fine. It really surprises me that people need to be told, don't wear black.

Person_one

pollyanna24 wrote: »

I would always have thought of wearing black to a wedding, you know a nice dress with pink embroidery on it or something. Never thought you couldn't.

But have received an invite that says no black or white dresses. Okay, I get the no white dresses bit. But most of my dresses are black, and very nice, and appropriate for a wedding, so I'm a bit annoyed now that I have to go and find another dress to wear!

Will I get kicked out of the weddnig for a wearing a mainly yellow dress with black embroidery on it? I hope not!

Ugh, I hate it when couples think they can dictate what their guests wear to the wedding. They can choose the bridesmaid dresses but that's only because they pay for them too!

What are you, a welcomed guest or an extra in their big production?

lostinrates

Person_one wrote: »

Ugh, I hate it when couples think they can dictate what their guests wear to the wedding. They can choose the bridesmaid dresses but that's only because they pay for them too!

What are you, a welcomed guest or an extra in their big production?

I tend to agree, BUT would be ok with this. I would assume is a tactful way of expressing they want the traditional etiquette of no white and no black respected. This might be because they know something some guests don't that will make future family relations considerably easier for example.

poet123

I can see that all black might be an issue, but I have never seen anyone wear that to a wedding. I have seen loads of outfit where the base was a black dress and then a cream/pink/green/gold etc, jacket was added in. I can't see why anyone would have an issue with it.