Is it ok to wear black dress to a wedding??

@linda345 (2660)
Canada
February 25, 2007 6:02pm CST
My daughter asked me if it is ok to wear a black dress to a wedding. I know years ago the answer was automatically no. The wedding is in March. Some advice please.
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@SageMother (2277)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I think that if she looks good in the dress she should wear it. I think people are flexible enough about things that it won't be seen as unusual, and black is the color associated with formal occasions. After all, everyone SHOULD be looking at the bride and groom!
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@lilaclady (28206)
• Australia
26 Feb 07
I agree let the bride shine, black looks elegant with out attracting by colour away from the bride, black always looks nice and slimming too...:)
@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Thank you for your advice. I told my daughter I was going to ask all my friends online. So I will give her a tally tomorrow.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
If the reception is at night, I don't see why not. Is there any dress code that the couple specified? If yes then you will follow that specification. If the reception is at noon, maybe wear something brighter.
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@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
The reception is at night. So black will be ok then.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
yes. both of you are only guests to the wedding. I bet so many people will wear evening gowns or any dark coloured gowns since the reception is at night anyways.
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• United States
26 Feb 07
She can wear anything that she pleases now a days. However, my opinion for March would tend to wear a lighter color.
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@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
I think it is the typical, I have lost a little weight, I hope to have alittle more off by then so a black dress will look nice.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
5 Mar 07
Well I know it is ok in these Days but I don't think I would feel right wearing black to a Wedding, I think a wedding is more a light Colour Dress.
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@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
5 Mar 07
I wouldn't personally but I asked this question for my daughter. She has a really nice pair of black shoes and for some reason she thinks she needs a black dress to go with them.
@earth2jacq (1498)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
Unless your daughter is going to a Chinese wedding black dress is a no.If not it is an acceptable color most especially if the wedding is to be held on the evening.
@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
It is cool to learn about others cultures.
@Mamaof4 (222)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
I guess it totally depends on your culture. For the Chinese, it is bad luck to have even a guest wear a black dress to a wedding. This means that the wedding has been blighted. It probably wouldn't be a good idea to wear black for a March wedding. A more appropriate color would be a spring color. Even a navy blue would be preerable to wearing black. But the best way to find out is to ask the bride or the groom if it is okay to wear black. :)
@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Wow, I never new that about the Chinese culture. It is neat to learn things about other cultures. I will suggest she askes the bride and groom.
@_hope_ (3902)
• Australia
26 Feb 07
Well my husband has a nephew whose partener had the bridesmaids all wear black dresses it wasn`t what you would of expected for a wedding but it was ok
@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
You reminded me of when I stood up in my brothers wedding we all wore black and white with these funky little caps on our heads.
• United States
26 Feb 07
I didn't think it was proper but I went to a 3:00 pm wedding and I was shocked at all the colors I saw. I believe it all depends what time the wedding is. If it is an afternoon wedding with an evening reception I think black is definitely appropriate since it is an evening color. Hope that helps~!
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@coolcatzz (1587)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Yes of course it is. Women wear black evening gowns all the time. I have actually never heard of you not being able to. I know you can't wear white.
• United States
26 Feb 07
i don't see why not if that's what she wants to wear. i've seen a few people wear black dresses to weddings.
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@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
The wedding is in March and she really wants to wear a black dress.
@hartnsoul (558)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
Absolutely, your daughther can wear a black dress. Its elegant looking and trending now allow the black dress in welcoming events such as a wedding.
@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Thanks for your opinion
• Canada
26 Feb 07
black is now acceptible to wear to weddings. i think the bride will be happy with what evewrone wears as long as no one shows up in a big white dress. lol
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@linda345 (2660)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Well I will make sure she doesn't wear white.
@mdchennai (2129)
• India
27 Feb 07
i dont believe in these things so i dont have any problem in wearing black dress on weddings but the society wont accept it and we have to adjust ourselves according to the surrounding :)
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@bezzamae (447)
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
i think there's nothing wrong with it. as long as you look good.. then go on.. just use some accesories to attenuate your dress as well
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@sarah22 (3979)
• United States
26 Feb 07
yes, i did to my friends wedding and they where fine with it.
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• United States
26 Feb 07
I think she should wear it. I don't think anyone would mine.
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• India
26 Feb 07
I think you are right, wearing a black dress at wedding is not good idea. Wedding is just a one time in life and thats a BIG BIG day for all of us... why spoil just becouse of color of dress. i think she should't wear the color which is not approved by all.
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