I have two upcoming weddings to attend. The first is in two weeks. It's a Sunday wedding at 6pm at a Country Club & Manor. What do you suggest? If I don't have to wear a dress, I'd prefer not to.
The other wedding in mid September at 4pm in a church, reception to follow in a hotel.
I was hoping to be able to knock out two birds with one stone and wear the same thing, just dress it up more for the 6pm wedding and tone it down for the 4pm wedding. What do you think? I am so confused! I truely wanted to wear a tailored white suit, but from all the posts I'm reading it's a "no-no".
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Jul 26, 2005, 9:38 AM
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Re: [BRB] Two Weddings - No Outfit Yet
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Dear Two Weddings,
Actually, I was thinking that a suit would be the perfect answer. White is no longer taboo. We just don't want to outshine the bride. So, as long as your outfit doesn't look as if the bride could wear it, isn't too revealing, and is appropriate for the event, go for it.
The only color still on the no-no list is red. Red turns heads.
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Can you point me to a site or sites that may have a few examples of what to wear to weddings? I just don't have a clue. I still like the idea of the suit but more and more people are telling me it's the biggest no no. I'm not trying to upstage the bride but they don't see if that way. So I was thinking maybe a nice pastel pink or pear green or tan suite might work. If I can find one. I just need a little guidance by looking at pictures.
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Jul 26, 2005, 10:48 AM
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Wearing white to weddings has been a taboo for so long that many do not realize that it is now fine. In fact, I was just advising others to avoid white last year. These rules do change. So, if you are uncomfortable with it, don't.
I don't know of any web sites that actually show proper attire. I have been trying to accumulate some, but I have none so far. I often get ideas by going to Amazon or Ebay just to look at the pictures.
The best thing is to dress as you would for any special occasion at that time. So, a wonderful pantsuit in any color as long as it is very high quality, a black dress (yes, black is fine now too), or a nice skirt and blouse. The tan suit seems a very good idea.
Two Weddings - No Outfit Yet
