Okay to wear a white floral print dress to a wedding?

Question

So I am going to a wedding with my boyfriend this summer. I found a dress that I am absolutely in love with but I'm not sure if there is too much white in it. I wouldn't normally be worried but I might be sitting at the head table because my boyfriend is a groomsman and apparently the bride and groom (his...

Answer 1

Yes, the dress is very nice. I would bring something to wear on your shoulders for the church, although it may not be required it's a polite idea. Also, it's not too white.

Answer 2

yes, nice. put on a sweater, bolero, or some type of top when you are in the church.

Answer 3

oops, the link did not work for me. However, I will answer your question:

It is NEVER good etiquette to wear white to a wedding. You see, when a guest scans the room for the lady in white (or cream) they are looking for the bride. If a guest is wearing that color, then their eyes stop looking and they realize that that woman in white is not the bride. All the while that woman in white is stealing attention from the bride. Not saying you are doing that, mind you, but that is exactly what the guests will think. So, refrain from wearing white and select another dress because this wedding is nothing about you. Sitting at the head table is also another BIG reason not to wear white.

Find another dress.

Answer 4

Yes, that dress should be fine. Most churches these days wouldn't require your shoulders to be covered.

Answer 5

i think you'll be fine - there is nothing bridal about it.my eye was drawn to the colour,not the base white

here's the link for anyone wanting a look:

http://cache.jcpenney.com/storeimages/la...

Answer 6

I can't open the link but I can tell you that if it's more than 50% white, don't wear it. Wear a colored pashmina or cardigan with it to add color and minimize the amount of white, and don't wear white shoes. Stand back from the dress when you're in the store and ask yourself if it strikes you as more white, or more black & blue.

Answer 7

Personally I don't think so
I do see the white first for one
Secondly I disagree with showing that much flesh your legs,your boobs and your legs out sitting so close to the bride I think its distracting Sorry

Answer 8

You could compliment that with some nice jewelery and it will do.

Answer 9

That dress is absolutely fine for a guest to wear to a summer wedding. If the ceremony is in a church, I'd get a sweater or even a pretty wrap to cover your shoulders during the ceremony. Heck, I'd probably get a pretty blue wrap anyway, because I'm always cold. ;)

Answer 10

You can add another color through a jacket to off set all the white