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P: 3/3/2009 2:56:50 PM
AllieGator Cut Rock Total Posts: 289 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/1/2008	Hey, all! I'm going to my cousin's wedding next wedding. I'm a cash-strapped college student, and I really only have one dress right now that would work for the wedding (I have another, but I wore it to his sister's wedding a few months ago). The dress is black, which I've read/heard is considered a faux pas for guests. It's not somber at all--it's knee length, with a cowl neck line and short sleeves. As far as formality goes, it's the right level of proper-ness (I just made up word, sorry), and it's conservative enough for the wedding, which will be held in a baptist church. I'm planning on wearing it with sheer hose and a pair of silver flats, with silver jewelry. As a bride, would you be offended if someone wore black? If you think it's a problem, I still have plenty of time to get another dress, I'd just prefer not to.
Posted: 3/3/2009 2:56:50 PM

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P: 3/3/2009 2:59:39 PM
Lynny0780 Rough Rock Total Posts: 68 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2009	i wouldnt offended at all. i wore black to my cousins wedding. actually a lot of people did..
Posted: 3/3/2009 2:59:39 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:05:02 PM
TheBigT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,418 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/28/2008	No, I would not be offended. I do, however, live in New York City -- and if I were offended by people wearing black to any occasion I think I'd have to move.
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:05:02 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:05:30 PM
enfianced Cut Rock Total Posts: 144 Last Post: 5/7/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2007	Everyone wears black now. I wouldn't worry about it at all. I actually thought some of the best dressed at my wedding were wearing LBDs!
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:05:30 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:08:51 PM
Cleopatra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 999 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2007	The little black dress is a classic look - I don't see how it could ever offend someone...I love wearing an LBD! And believe me, I'm never the only one wearing a black dress at a wedding!
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:08:51 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:10:33 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,163 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	I know that it's supposed to be a less-than-best choice, but I wouldn't personally be offended at all I'm pretty sure there were some female guests in black at our wedding, but I don't remember for sure. I guess that just shows how concerned I was about it
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:10:33 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:14:11 PM
iloveprincesscuts Ideal Rock Total Posts: 882 Last Post: 9/15/2009 Member Since: 5/4/2008	i would never be offended. i wear black all the time to weddings!
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:14:11 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:18:02 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,101 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I wear black all the time to weddings! I think that "rule" isn't really current anymore. Have fun at the wedding!
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:18:02 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:22:31 PM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,499 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	Nope, I have no problem with it. I would, however, have a problem with you wearing white! That's still a current no-no. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:22:31 PM

P: 3/3/2009 3:48:23 PM
AllieGator Cut Rock Total Posts: 289 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/1/2008	Thanks for the replies, everyone! I'm glad it turns out that I'm not planning on committing a huge sin...and don't worry, hudson hawk, I have no plans to upstage her! Thanks again!
Posted: 3/3/2009 3:48:23 PM

P: 3/3/2009 4:01:39 PM
diamondgirl4382 Cut Rock Total Posts: 153 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 5/8/2008	I think at the last three weddings I've been to, two thirds of the female guests were wearing black. It's definitely not a faux pas anymore!
Posted: 3/3/2009 4:01:39 PM

P: 3/3/2009 4:02:46 PM
Winks_Elf Ideal Rock Total Posts: 862 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2008	Not at all, sounds perfect! Melissa - Learning is a lifelong process of obtaining and sharing knowledge.
Posted: 3/3/2009 4:02:46 PM

P: 3/3/2009 4:05:14 PM
Clairitek Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,848 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2008	I think dress sounds just fine! I don't see anything wrong with wearing black to a wedding, especialy in the form of a tasteful dress. *----** C-tek
Posted: 3/3/2009 4:05:14 PM

P: 3/3/2009 4:31:31 PM
tlh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,060 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/31/2008	How sweet to ask! I'd be offended if you wore white. I like black, it is slimming. Maybe you can rock it out w/ colorful accessories! Have fun... as long as you are having a great time... and keep your clothes on... most brides don't care what you wear. "I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!" Will Ferrell ~ Elf
Posted: 3/3/2009 4:31:31 PM

P: 3/3/2009 5:18:45 PM
elrohwen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,933 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/20/2008	I would absolutely not be offended. A lot of bridesmaids actually wear black now, so I think it's much more acceptable than it used to be. Heck, I even tried to get my mom to wear black to my wedding, but she's still totally against it ~Elrohwen
Posted: 3/3/2009 5:18:45 PM

P: 3/3/2009 5:27:58 PM
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,906 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007	My MOH is wearing a LBD. I'd have no problems at all... _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
Posted: 3/3/2009 5:27:58 PM

P: 3/3/2009 5:30:36 PM
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008	When I was younger I was told you couldn't wear black to weddings, but plenty of people have worn LBDs at the weddings I've been to, so I think that rule, if it ever existed at all, is outdated now.
Posted: 3/3/2009 5:30:36 PM

P: 3/3/2009 5:42:03 PM
LauraBabe08 Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 5/11/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007	I wear black to every wedding I go to. Its perfect! * March 14, 2009 *
Posted: 3/3/2009 5:42:03 PM

P: 3/3/2009 6:13:26 PM
Haven Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,072 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/16/2007	I would just be sure to make the dress a bit more festive by adding colorful accessories. The silver shoes are a great start! ********************************************************** "I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." - Buddy the Elf "Let your inner Liz Taylor out and rock it." - diamondfan
Posted: 3/3/2009 6:13:26 PM

P: 3/3/2009 6:15:44 PM
Addy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,915 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/20/2007	I don't think you can ever go wrong in black. It sounds cute.
Posted: 3/3/2009 6:15:44 PM

P: 3/3/2009 6:27:55 PM
lucyandroger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 891 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008	I think the dress sounds lovely but... I would check with someone closer to the bride and groom. My mom bought a classy black dress to wear to my brother's wedding and he flipped out about it. We were shocked but last minute my mom ran out and bought a nice wine colored dress. We never would have guessed he was so old-fashioned ( he had a DW in Vegas) but people randomly hold onto some ideas... then again, this was the mother of the groom not just a regular guest... * "At this point, going to law school is like starting to smoke. Its expensive, its probably going to kill you, and its a stupid life decision. But some people just dont care." ATL *
Posted: 3/3/2009 6:27:55 PM

P: 3/3/2009 9:04:17 PM
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007	Absolutely not, it's fine to wear black. Just steer away from white or any other 'bridal' colours! maybe you can post a pic of your dress, just for fun Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009!
Posted: 3/3/2009 9:04:17 PM

P: 3/3/2009 9:27:49 PM
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007	It is fine :). I went dress shopping with a bride who helped me pick a dress to wear to her wedding as a guest and it was black, I don't think people care anymore. __________________________________________________________ Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ...............
Posted: 3/3/2009 9:27:49 PM

P: 3/3/2009 9:48:23 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,750 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	One of my readers wore black. It's fine :)
Posted: 3/3/2009 9:48:23 PM

P: 3/4/2009 12:41:23 AM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Nope, wouldn't offend me at all.
Posted: 3/4/2009 12:41:23 AM

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