Traditional wisdom dictates that no matter how casual a wedding may be, there are certain categories of clothing guests should NEVER wear. This timeless list of banned items includes white (for men AND women), shorts, super high heels (especially for outdoor weddings), bathing suits and anything sparkly (no one wants to outshine the bride–literally!).
And yet, in the modern age of underwater weddings, zoo weddings and weddings atop the wings of flying planes, does this classic fashion advice still stand? What do you think? If someone showed up to your beach wedding in a bikini, a pair of shorts or a slinky, sequin dress, would it make you want to rant or rave?
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September 26th, 2008 at 11:34 am
My friend and his girlfriend had this discussion the other day when going to a wedding. He felt that her dress was too revealing for the wedding and that she shouldn’t wear it. I would have to agree in some cases. I think that dressing appropriately is something that should be done out of respect.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
i never understood why white was a no-no at a wedding. a white evening gown i can understand, but a cocktail dress?
and yes, a bathing suit at any type of wedding function is a big dont! also dress changes. i knew someone who wore two different dresses at one event - she changed halfway through.