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Related: Culture Forums, Support Forumsi am going to a wedding saturday. what do women wear?
i havent been to a wedding for decades and i was in the party, so a dress was assigned. other than that, i was 5. the reception is at a country club.
can i get away with black slacks, and a blazer outfit.... dark colors. or do i need a dress, lighter colors?
the outfit is classy looking and quality. i am just wondering about dark colors at a wedding, and slacks opposed to a dress.
AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)unless you are Miss Havisham.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)JOP. i didnt have a wedding.
conniety
(1 post)elleng
(129,771 posts)Scuba
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seabeyond
(110,159 posts)that is funny scuba.
caraher
(6,276 posts)Everything you need for a shotgun wedding under one roof!
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Dark colored pants and a blazer might look too severe or something.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)if it was just a dress, wouldnt be so bad. i hate spending money. and i wont wear it often if ever again.
but... i dont want to be rebellious on this either. not my people. my husbands.
Phentex
(16,329 posts)I think the pants would be fine with a pretty blouse but I might steer clear of dark pants and a dark jacket during the day. At the weddings I've been to lately, it seems like anything goes. And besides, everyone will be focused on the wedding party. Wear something comfortable!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)because it is so late, i was thinking i might get away with it.
it is a difference of having to buy new heels, or getting away with a pair of suede boots, lol.
Phentex
(16,329 posts)Sounds nice!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)looks really good on, and soooo comfy, lol. you know, body gets older, i have to dress differently and this really works.
thanks.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)I would wear heels with it though.
Nothing wrong with buying new shoes!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)girlie frilly 3-4" heel ankle boots.....
i didnt know i had a shoe thing, until i bought a couple pair of boots. i dont get to wear them often, but LOVE them. i do have a pair of high heeled shoes that would work. they are more dressy.
thanks, happy..... i appreciate it.
I love blathering about clothes and shoes sometimes.
One of my sons is getting married in June. I have to get a dress & shoes. It's in the afternoon and not a super formal occassion.
The hunt for the dress starts Saturday.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)i always hated it. i have to take women that like to shop with me. my mom (even in my twenties) would have to shove me in the car. she would bring the stuff to me to try on. she was good at putting things together.
it is funny
good for you
and yea.. your son. mine are only 14 and 17 and i am dreading the time, lol
emilyg
(22,742 posts)will be on bride and groom anyway.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)bluedigger
(17,073 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)i can duckwalk in anything.
went to a ball a while back and just lifted the dress above knees and danced away. no duckwalk though.
ahhh, it is so nice hubby is such a good sport.
bluedigger
(17,073 posts)noamnety
(20,234 posts)Wear the shoes you have, I don't wear heels anymore because they gave me foot problems, so people can have me in slacks and flat shoes, or uninvite me. I've had a few years of black pants and a dressy top at weddings.
You aren't going to ruin the wedding by wearing dark pants!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)but at work, i had as many flats as heels. i never wore them enough to hurt feet. i hear ya on that.
i really dont care much about the others, but i dont want to be out of place for hubby. though he is so clueless, lol, i doubt he would even get it. so not gonna worry. didnt want to go shopping anyway.
thanks.
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)you are SO predictable.
Graybeard
(6,996 posts)Look at all the grief that got Pippa.
The suit sounds fine. Have a great time!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)the happier i am, that i am set to go. thanks.....
applegrove
(117,885 posts)fabulous with a suit. And you likely will just have to rent it for a day. I rented a hat at one
wedding.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)what a fun idea that is applegrove. creative and fun
Iris
(15,623 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Iris
(15,623 posts)Have fun!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)now that i got the hard part done, figuring out and liking what i am going to be wearing, i think i will have fun.
thanks iris
Iris
(15,623 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Kaleva
(36,093 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)Black pants are part of any of my "go-to" outfits, I've got them in all sorts of fabrics from velvet to slinky depending on where I'm going and what time of day it is. Your top sounds perfect.
I'm thinking I'm at that stage in life I may never wear a dress again. I just don't wear them enough and now when I put one on I just feel silly.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)with accessories or with very nice blouses. Long black skirts and black pants and a black top are a must. You can wear anything with black. Anything. You can throw a scarf around your neck and earrings and nice shoes. I never wear heals anymore but the flat shoes are beautiful right now and you can get a very nice pair for around $20 to $50 in Amazon.com.
Try shopping around in amazon.com so you can see what the style is these days. You'll enjoy it.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)she would put my outfits together. i admire women taht can do that.
i think i will look on amazon. i forget net shopping. thanks.
i agree with black. makes it real easy.
elleng
(129,771 posts)but slacks and blazer OK if colorful blouse/scarf, imo.
Keep in mind, unless its a very small wedding, few will probably remember what you wear.
Only wedding party should NOT be in black, imo.
crunch60
(1,412 posts)Aristus
(65,985 posts)MerryBlooms
(11,711 posts)and 2 funerals.
Blerk!
Reading down thread, what you're planning sounds fine! Have a great time and congrats to the happy couple.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)you social butterfly. me? not so much. and sorry about the funerals. i even have a funeral outfit.... so have done that.
thanks.... have fun at your reception, too
Major Nikon
(36,814 posts)If you live in Texas, yes there will be women wearing pants suits and there may even be women and men wearing jeans. Yes, you can get away with it, but no, you shouldn't. A business casual dress will probably put you on par with most, but something that's more weekend appropriate would be even better if you have it available. A cocktail dress is out unless most of the men are wearing tuxes and very few weddings is that the case anymore and if it were you would be told. Yes, heels will be better, but dress low quarters will work also, you can get away with wearing boots in Texas. The bride will appreciate it even if nobody else does, and weddings are all about making the bride happy. Call me old fashion, but there are a few occasions when men should wear suits and women should wear dresses. Weddings are one of those. Personally I never wear anything but a suit or a sports jacket and tie to a wedding and I've never felt out of place, but then again I've never been to Hoop's wedding.