what type dress would you wear to the 3:30 PM wedding of step-daughter? (color, product)
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It's formal as in big church wedding, lots of attendants, formal dresses on attendants, etc. My husband will be in the wedding party as FoB, giving her away, and my little boy (bride's half brother) is the ring-bearer, so he'll be in a tux as long as we can get him in it!
I know that no one will care what I wear, but I'll be in the family wedding pictures so I want to look nice and appropriate. What do you suggest? Links to examples are welcome .
btw....Not sure what her colors are going to be, but she's leaning strongly toward lavender if they can find bridesmaid dresses they like in that color.
I would find out what the mothers of the bride and groom are wearing - style AND colors - and dress based on that information.
Right, I plan to do that. I know I shouldn't wear same color as mom of bride or groom.
Some moms of bride/groom go formal and wear a long gown. Even if they do, I don't plan to. Shouldn't I be a notch down from their level of "dressiness", whatever that is? That's what I was thinking.
The ceremony is at 3:30pm, so I'm guessing the reception will probably be 4:30-10pm or 5-10pm. Therefore, since it a formal, evening wedding, you need to focus on formal clothing, like knee-length dressy cocktail dresses or elegant, flowy evening pantsuits.
Like another poster said, find out what colors the mother of the bride is wearing and choose a color that will harmonize with hers so that the wedding pictures look nice.
At the very least, a fancy cocktail, knee length dress in a neutral color....and any other color than the other mothers dresses. now, unless it calls for black or white tie.....then a long dress would be appropriate, but that usually is not the norm these days!
The ceremony is at 3:30pm, so I'm guessing the reception will probably be 4:30-10pm or 5-10pm. Therefore, since it a formal, evening wedding, you need to focus on formal clothing, like knee-length dressy cocktail dresses or elegant, flowy evening pantsuits.
Like another poster said, find out what colors the mother of the bride is wearing and choose a color that will harmonize with hers so that the wedding pictures look nice.
Go neutral, and tailored rather than slinky -- even if you have a figure that 'could' go slinky.
It's not just about what looks good on you, but it establishes a social role, that of the senior generation to the new couple. Tailored, neutral, respectable and responsible.
If the couple and their attendants are going with lavender, you could consider a darker shade of the same color, such as eggplant.
I would avoid any costume jewelry, but proudly wear precious metal and -stone heritage and heirloom pieces.
Always bear in mind that you are the backdrop, the sturdy and responsible (if elegant) person behind the scenes. You should be noticeable only at second glance at this performance, but that second glance should draw the eye to your high quality tailoring and your confident willingness to present yourself as the 'quiet' member of the production by choosing 'sedate' over 'flashy'.
Always make sure that you are comfortable in the dress by wearing it out and about a few times, such as to a luncheon date or out shopping, before the big event so that you will instinctively know how the dress fits and settles when you sit down, things like that. Then if it needs let out or taken in, you will have time to get it altered well before the wedding!
It's not just about what looks good on you, but it establishes a social role, that of the senior generation to the new couple. Tailored, neutral, respectable and responsible.
Well, I'm barely in my "mid" 40's, but I know what you're saying .
I don't want to draw attention to myself, but do exactly what you said....look elegant, and appropriate. But I don't want to look "frumpy".
I found out the colors are dark purple & silver. I won't wear sliver or pale gray because that doesn't look good with my complexion at all. Purple/plum/auburgine are definitely good colors for me. I'll try to find something that isn't the same shade as the bridesmaids or moms.
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