[kalesmeni]

Hello,

I am from Greece originally but I live in Boston for five years now. I am very excited because I got invited to a wedding, the first one in the US. However, my excitement turned into confusion after asking a question what would be appropriate to wear and hearing different answers. I was adviced to go to David's bridal for a dress. I bought the attached dress (Dark brown with pink halter, sash and wrap). But I am not sure if the quality is cheap (100% polyester) and/or the look is very formal. The wedding is at 1:30 pm in a church and the reception at 4:00 pm in a club. The groom who invited me told me he will wear a tuxedo not very formal with a tie.

I am really confused if my gown is appropriate. I cannot wear a coctail dress because I do not have slim knees and legs.

Please, let me know if this would be OK or I need to look for another dress. I do not want to seem unfitted and I want really to have a great time in this wedding.

Thank you very much in advance for your help.

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This post has been edited by TWQadmin: 21 March 2025 - 04:14 PM

[Etiquette Now]

Dear First US Wedding,

Most questions I receive are from people wanting to know what to wear. So, you are in good company.

The person who told you to go to David's bridal gave you some incorrect advice. This dress could be a bridesmaid's dress. So, I would avoid it.

For the afternoon wedding, anything conservative you would wear to a nice restaurant would be appropriate. The little black dress or its equivalent would be fine for the reception. So, you could wear a very nice pant suit in quality material to both events. But, I would worry about your legs. People tend to notice a nice personality much more than knees.

Best wishes,

[kalesmeni]

Thank you very much for your reply.

But, since I have bought the dress and David's bridal sales are final, could you please let me know where it would be appropriate to wear this dress? I mean is too formal? Or is it a dress that only a bridesmaid can wear?

Also, what is your opinion about the polyester? Is it considered good quality? Or I should look for something better like silk?

Thank you very much again. You saved me from being in a very bad position.

This post has been edited by kalesmeni: 21 May 2025 - 03:03 PM

[Etiquette Now]

Outside of a wedding atmosphere, it probably wouldn't appear to be a bridesmaid's dress because there wouldn't be that premise.

You could wear this in any other formal situation, such as a holiday party or cruise dinner.

Typically, polyester is viewed as lower quality. However, today some of the garments made with polyester are done so well, that it appears to be made of a high quality material. Actually, I was reading that today's polyester is supposedly better looking. So, it is the appearance that is most important.

This post has been edited by TWQadmin: 21 May 2025 - 07:56 PM

[kalesmeni]

Hello,

After looking around for a dress, I found this dress. Please let me know if this dress would be appropriate. It is spruce color, silk and I will wear a white (is this color OK?) shawl during the wedding ceremony.

Thank you very much again for taking the time to look at my dress and let me know your opinion.

Also, if you think it is appropriate for this wedding, should I wear gold or silver jewelry? And I will wear black sandals, but what color should my handbag be?

Thank you very much again

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This post has been edited by kalesmeni: 27 May 2025 - 03:27 PM

[Etiquette Now]

Unless the wedding is very formal, this dress is still too formal. This would be perfect for an evening or holiday affair. But, for even the formal daytime wedding, this may be a bit too much.

Try something a bit dressed down and more conservative. If you know someone older, ask that person for some ideas. Honestly, if you could find a current style pant suit, you would probably be fine. A nice tea length dress that you would wear to a very nice restaurant would be fine as well.

A black outfit and a white shawl is fine.

Good luck!