Dress for a Wedding

Your dress sounds lovely for an evening wedding. Your cousin, on the other hand... absolutely not. You are correct, this is a complete no-no. She could dye the dress or have the store order the correct one.

There are so many choices out there- is this dress really 'all that' and she can't find anything else???

And yes, I agree with the other posters, the gown ladies will look out of place.

But on a positive note, have a wonderful time! Enjoy getting dressed up and having an evening out!

I agree with most others...

Your dress is fine, it you want to take it up a notch, do it with jewelry, shoes and the handbag.

Never wear white to someones wedding unless you are under 8.

I think your dress sounds perfect for an summer evening wedding. You're right, the ladies wearing gowns will look like fools.

As for wearing the white dress to a wedding, I wouldn't. Not *just* because it's white, but because it's at NIGHT. It's not really keeping with the formality level, in my opinion. She should keep shopping and save the white lace dress for another summer occasion. Could she have it dyed? Professionally, of course :)

Your dress sounds perfect. You can wear some pretty jewelry (rhinestone etc) & take a small sweater/shawl-type cover up in case it gets cold.

Tell her to have the store re-order the dress in beige or pick a new one "in store" if it won't arrive in time.

I think you and your dress will be perfectly suited for the occasion. I think your aunt and and other cousin will look a little silly, but that's ok. I think your cousin with the white lace dress should rethink her dress entirely. One should not wear solid white lace to a wedding unless they are the bride.

You'll be fine. If it's not black-tie, the gown people will be over dressed. Your cousin should have them re-order the dress in the correct color at no charge to her and with shipping that will get to her quickly. They made the mistake, the white will not work (she should explain that it's for a wedding and isn't appropriate), and they should fix it at no cost to her.

You will be just fine; in fact, I think your attire sounds pretty-much perfect for the occasion. Yes, it's a cultural "no, no" in the states to not wear an all-white dress to a wedding-unless it's your own. So, if the cousin doesn't know that, I would absolutely mention it to her. I would wear something similar to what you are wearing...with some jewelry and nice sandals.

I thinks it's really rude to wear a white dress to a wedding. I'm not talking about a white dress that has florals, or patterns. I'm talking WHITE dress. The store should go back and order the correct dress fr her, OR she needs to find a new dress.

Your dress is fine. Most people wear some sort of black to weddings nowadays, since it's considered a formal and classy color.

I would worry about my own dress.
Your dress sounds perfect.
IMO, I think the gown wearers will feel overdressed if its not black tie or black tie optional.
I would not wear a white dress to any wedding, let alone an evening wedding.

Your dress sounds perfectly appropriate. Your cousin's white dress, however...I guess I wouldn't ever wear the same color as the bride. She should either re-order the dress or find another new one. Or get the white one that she loves so much, but find another occasion to wear it. This *wedding* shouldn't be that occasion.

Your dress sounds fine and lovely. Your cousin's -- no. Can she insist on having it in beige? It sounds like the saleswoman messed up.

As for what would I wear, I have exactly one dress I can remotely stand, so I'd wear that to pretty much any wedding. It's solid black and falls to mid-calf, and I wear it with a pale blue pashmina/silk shawl and a not-too-old-ladyish string of pearls.

Your dress sounds lovely, but I would not wear a white lace gown to a wedding, unless it was my own wedding of course.

Your dress is perfect. Cousin in white! I don't think so.

Oy vey. When I got married, I told people to wear what they felt comfortable in. I didn't care if that was a white ball gown, black jeans, plaid cutoffs, or stark naked.
I seriously doubt that anyone is going to care what color your cousin's dress is.

My mother-in-law wore a white top to my wedding. At the time, I didn't think much of it, but as I looked back at the pictures, I was more annoyed about it. I would've thought she'd have known better as many weddings as she's been to. But apparently she is just clueless.

It's absolutely fine. Have her wear a hot pink (for example) shawl with it and bold shoes and purse. She should also try to get a better rate since they messed up!

That rule died sometime after the 50s.

BTW - you're going to look cute and appropriate.

Your dress is perfect. Your cousin's not so much. I'd never wear white to a wedding, much less an evening wedding. Unless she wants drama, she should change the color or call off the order.

Have fun!

I would wear something nicer than church dress. Not a suit or anything business like. But a nice dress.

I wouldn't wear black or dark colors but something neutral or a pastel blend. So it would be summery but still more formal than just a top and a skirt or a jacket over a dress.

Cocktail dress sounds perfect, unless you come from a more formal cultural background. Middle Eastern weddings that I have gone to are all occasions where all the women wear formal gowns. That is usually not the case with most cultures you'll find in the US.

Your cousin's white dress, though? I wouldn't mind if it was MY wedding, but it is generally taboo for anyone but the bride and flower girl to be in white.