Would you wear black to a wedding now? (invitation, dress, party)

[miyu]

In the evening, wearing black is A-OK. Jazz it up with some jewels. Just make sure you don't have a mourning veil on as well.

[redjan1225]

I have worn black to several weddings and it is entirely appropriate, especially for an evening wedding. The floral jacket will brighten things up and will be a perfect addition.

I agree with the previous poster who said no white, cream or ivory outfits.

[JustJulia]

Originally Posted by TheImportersWife

I say yay! I'm biased because my bridesmaids wore black dresses. I've also worn black gowns to weddings. As far as I'm concerned, the only colors that you shouldn't wear are white and ivory.

My bridesmaids wore black too, as did all the mothers and grandmothers. I think my grandma was going to have the vapors when I told her, but even she admitted that our wedding was very pretty.

Black doesn't have to be somber or funereal, not if you accent it right.

[Ohiogirl81]

I would for an evening wedding. And since you're breaking up the solid black with a print jacket, you won't look like you're in mourning.

[phonelady61]

I would say that the dress is totally fine as long as you pair it up with the jacket being floral . I once went to a wedding where some women wore total black and black gloves too . I would not wear solid black personally to a wedding I would break it up as you are stating you are doing . Have a wonderful time btw . Im also a musician Im a violinist .

[kaykay]

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Originally Posted by phonelady61

Im also a musician Im a violinist .

Very similar to my husband! He's a violist! Thanks for all the input ladies. Still haven't made up my mind for sure. Like crazyworld, I did "google" the question and most websites said it was fine now, but I wanted some "real life" input from "real life" ladies like you!

[sirron]

Personally, I would wear a colorful wide scarf as a belt, match some shoes, and add one eye-catching piece of jewelry.

[LibraGirl123]

Originally Posted by kaykay

I'm trying to lose weight. So I'm really not wanting to purchase an expensive dress just for this one occasion. But should I? I can't remember what other ladies were wearing the last wedding I attended. Is black (not necessarily solid black) truly ok now? What say you?

It's perfectly acceptable to wear black to a wedding these days. I see it all the time...

[TabulaRasa]

The last time I was a bridesmaid, our dresses were black.

[BusySocialWorker]

I agree it is fine!