https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 05:12:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666691 Wed, 25 May 2016 02:09:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1666691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you're wearing a dress in your closet, it might be fun to add some new accessories --- jewelry, bag and shoes. &nbsp;One of these in a floral or pattern would be fun and festive.</p> <p>Do you have a dressy metallic shoe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666390 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:42:56 +0000 Ledonna N. 1666390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the list of "wear the black dress"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666384 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:37:57 +0000 Janet 1666384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the dress in #4 is the best. I definitely think you can brighten it up with jewelry/accessories/shoes to make it more festive. I think that length is so nice on you too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rant: Why, why, why is everything so blasted short? Even with fab legs like yours, it's just not the most sophisticated look and just doesn't suit everyone's proportions. I am so peeved with dress designers right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666248 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:49:21 +0000 El Cee 1666248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Texstyle -- go ahead and wear that fabulous LBD and just think of it as a celebratory, special occasion dress… one you could appropriately wear to the upbeat celebrations as well as to the more solemn events. It is a blank canvas and can be styled to fit either type of event using the right shoes, bags and jewelry.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666237 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:36:14 +0000 Banoffi 1666237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others. &nbsp;The purple dress looks great on you, but seems too short for a dressy evening wedding. &nbsp;The best dress for the wedding is the funeral dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666195 Tue, 24 May 2016 13:46:30 +0000 texstyle 1666195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with the black dress - classic and more formal and perfect for many occasions. I think you can add some jewelry and a bag and nice makeup and you're done. Keep in mind that funerals are a celebration too, I realize people are sad to lose loved ones, but isn't the intention to celebrate someone's life?&nbsp; So don't feel like you are wearing a "funeral" dress, because you are simply wearing a celebratory dress. :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666148 Tue, 24 May 2016 11:07:50 +0000 Summer 1666148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thumbs up here for the black dress.&nbsp; You can really go to town on the accessories with breaking the bank. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666034 Tue, 24 May 2016 03:11:54 +0000 Anonymous 1666034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the funeral dress made festive with accessories. That dress look gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666029 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:51:25 +0000 RobinF 1666029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree the black dress fits beautifully and would work really well with the right accessories. I actually also like the teal dress but the black would be easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1666027 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:43:17 +0000 Meredith 1666027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie (and all),<br /> Funeral dress is by far the simplest answer. I knew that dress worked on my body when I picked it and I need to let it work for me as opposed to leaving it in my closet. Thanks for giving me the nudge.</p> <p>Style Fan: Good suggestion to stay away from black accessories! </p> <p>Vix: Thanks for the sympathy!</p> <p>UmmLila: Gasp! That dress is gorgeous and I would love to wear it! I think I might upstage the bride with that look, but will file it away for future occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665981 Tue, 24 May 2016 01:27:01 +0000 Tanya 1665981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress in #4, it looks great on you and very appropriate for the occasion.&nbsp; The purple dress is pretty, but definitely a bit too casual and too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665973 Tue, 24 May 2016 01:10:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1665973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funeral dress is good.<br />But in case you're considering the rental scenario:</p> <p>My kidlet rented this dress from Rent the Runway to go the prom. &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/nicole_miller/tempted_by_you_gown">https://www.renttherunway.com/.....y_you_gown</a>&gt;</p> <p>It was a good choice, and she was very happy with the process and not having to commit to owning an expensive dress.</p> <p>i could see it looking good on you as well. Even if you are not 16 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665968 Tue, 24 May 2016 01:07:51 +0000 Vix 1665968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Meredith --</p> <p>Agree the Funeral Dress looks lovely, but...get that you bought it for a sad occasion and maybe can't shake the association. But since you know the shape and length look great on you measurements may be your best friend if you continue to hunt.</p> <p>I feel your pain on looking for the right dress for a wedding for myself and my mom (I'm sure Janet will pop in too). I've been exploring RTR (you can read my threads here and/or message me) and even THEN it isn't simple to find something where the color/shape/length and no weird cutouts all work together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665964 Tue, 24 May 2016 01:04:26 +0000 Style Fan 1665964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funeral Dress.&nbsp; Perfect for a wedding.&nbsp; I like Angie's advice about fun shoes and clutch (I wouldn't go with black but something else) and jewellery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665953 Tue, 24 May 2016 00:54:00 +0000 Angie 1665953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also much prefer the funeral dress (#4). Great fit and length. Add a pile of pearls, fun shoes and clutch, and Bob's your uncle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665922 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:31:09 +0000 Anonymous 1665922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the funeral dress. I'm sure you could make it summery with the right shoes and accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665921 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:29:56 +0000 Anonymous 1665921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the black dress looks the dressiest to my eye - especially since it's kind of a blank canvas and can be dressed up with accessories. It's very flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665920 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:24:25 +0000 Bonnie 1665920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is really cute and maybe a dressy lightweight sweater or shrug would help make it work better for a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665919 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:24:13 +0000 Echo 1665919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the purple is probably both too short and too casual, but that black dress is perfection IMO. It is a great length, very flattering, and has an interesting neckline. With some blingy jewelry or a great bag and shoes, it would be perfect for a wedding. Why reinvent the wheel and buy a new dress (especially if you are being budget conscious) when you have a fabulous one already? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665917 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:20:40 +0000 Zibbets 1665917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I think the black and teal frocks definitely have potential!&nbsp;<br />You could accessorize that darling black dress in almost any direction and the length is such that you could wear a sky high heel if you wanted. I would guess you already have something that could transform that from funereal to celebratory! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665915 Mon, 23 May 2016 23:19:29 +0000 Meredith 1665915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the thoughts Ladonna. I'm also a fan of scouring the thrift stores so I've already checked all my regular spots and even found a couple of new ones in the process! Sadly, tulle and sequins were the dominant themes of what I saw. Will think about RTR. Still feeling iffy about committing to something without a good handle on size and fit, but it would definitely help with the budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665900 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:49:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 1665900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree to casual.&nbsp; Some of our YLF fam have done a rent the runway.&nbsp; Could you maybe try that instead of buying new.&nbsp; Or try some place like a Clothes mentor or and Op Shop (thrift shop)&nbsp; That will be the land of the prom dress in a few weeks if not now.&nbsp; You could find something fab and affordable.&nbsp; you have such a cute shape.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665884 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:31:46 +0000 Anonymous 1665884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, lovely colour for you, and a cute dress, but the back especially puts it into sundress territory to my eye. &nbsp;I'm not sure I'd even want a dressy dress that short! Who can sit down in a dress that length and feel comfortable? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665878 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:14:08 +0000 Zibbets 1665878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, but I agree the length probably makes it too casual for an evening wedding. You could try dressing it up with hose and heels, but the heels will probably emphasize the short length. I think I would look for something else.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665877 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:10:16 +0000 Meredith 1665877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sales associate at the department store tried to talk me into this one. Talk about short! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665875 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:09:03 +0000 Meredith 1665875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's exactly what I was thinking Sally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665874 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:08:25 +0000 Sal 1665874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour Meredith, but I do think it is too short to be dressy. &nbsp;I love it for a casual summer meal out with friends etc.</p> <p>Sorry </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-casual-for-a-wedding#post-1665871 Mon, 23 May 2016 22:05:15 +0000 Meredith 1665871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am having a heck of a time finding a dress to wear to an evening wedding in early June. My plan was to wear something silk and noticeably dressy because I feel this is what is most appropriate considering the location and the individual. </p> <p>The selection in my town very limited. Even more so because I'm trying to be budget conscious because I need everything (dress, bag, shoes, bra). I've been hesitant to order anything online because my size is fluctuating, but I took a chance on this purple Rebecca Taylor dress. Unfortunately it seems much more casual than I expected and is probably too short. I must have been distracted by the purple and the neckline and forgot to read the fabric content (a rayon blend). My gut says this is too casual, but what do you think? Can it be saved if I doctor it up with the right accessories or should I keep looking?</p> <p>ETA: Just walked into my bedroom and now that the lighting is better there is no question the fabric is too casual. And you are all affirming my fears about the length. Onward!</p> <p>Other options in my closet. LBD. I bought it for a funeral, so not my first choice for a fun night out. Teal silk. Last time I posted this to the forum people did not like it. Ha! Just looking at these other options is continuing to confirm how wrong the other dress is. The power of closet comparison! </p>