https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 19:33:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay/page/2#post-757478 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:23:39 +0000 cobaltblue 757478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Echo and others. The black dress is beyond lovely on you, but it might seem out of place at an afternoon affair. I love the blue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay/page/2#post-757426 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:48:58 +0000 Echo 757426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it is completely appropriate to wear black to a wedding, but for an afternoon wedding in a church, my vote goes for the blue. The black body-con dress would be better-suited to an evening wedding IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757411 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:31:56 +0000 Susie 757411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black dress is gorgeous but I would save it to wear when you aren't pregnant. The blue one is lovely on you and I believe it is more appropriate for an afternoon, church wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757398 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:22:48 +0000 Ariadne 757398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the black one and think it's completely OK for an afternoon wedding. My understanding is that black is acceptable for weddings of all kinds nowadays. The shoes (although are they a bit too summery, perhaps?) and necklace keep it from being stark and you can always add a clutch in a color as well if you want. My only concern is what Shiny said--will it be permanently stretched out since it's not a maternity dress (assuming it's the same one I admired at Anthro a few weeks ago)?<br /> The blue dress is gorgeous too, so I think either choice would be just fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757385 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:11:29 +0000 Sylvie 757385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the blue. It may be the photos but the black one really does put the bump front and center and shows every curve - leg, hips, etc. For an evening secular wedding, sure. For a church in the afternoon, I feel like one needs to be a little more subdued and less bodycon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757377 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 757377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I had a stretchy shirt I wore when pregnant, and it permanently bagged out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757359 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:55:12 +0000 shiny 757359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote cobalt. </p> <p>I do have a question: that Bailey dress is not maternity, right? Do you fret that wearing it right now may stretch it permanently out of shape? Because that is a gorgeous dress. I would worry about that. What a crime, if you could not wear it post-pregnancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757283 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:07:43 +0000 Girl X 757283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black to a wedding is fine - so long as you're wearing it in a festive way. The (lovely!) dress and necklace in #1 definitely looks like you're going to a party, so it should be totally fine. A bright topper for the ceremony, and a shiny or colourful clutch and you're golden.</p> <p>I think an easy rule for wedding black is: if you would feel comfortable wearing the outfit (full outfit, not just the item) to a funeral, than it isn't appropriate for a wedding, and conversely (and more obviously) if you can wear the outfit to a wedding, it's probably inappropriate for a funeral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757223 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:08:52 +0000 Shu 757223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that more and more people are finding it acceptable to wear all black to a wedding, but you never know whether the bride will be one of those people. My MIL and SIL both wore black to my wedding and I wondered whether they were doing so in protest (our relationship was rocky), and it hurt my feelings. I wouldn't do it in consideration of a bride's potential feelings for that reason.</p> <p>I also think the cobalt is really lovely on you. That B44 dress is ROCKIN' on you, so if you don't wear it to the wedding I'd definitely work it in somewhere else :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757215 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:58:55 +0000 Parsley 757215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the black one with a topper. It's stunning on you- very sophisticated. I love the necklace with it.<br /> In the old days there was a "rule" about not wearing black to weddings, but times have changed! Now it's quite acceptable to wear black. You just need to make it look festive, which your dress and necklace do, so no problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757214 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:57:56 +0000 Andie 757214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in the blue!!! I say Blue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757212 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:57:35 +0000 ironkurtin 757212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can wear any color you want to a wedding so long as you don't look like the one getting married. (Which considering being pregnant would be pretty funny, actually.) Wear whichever one is most comfortable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757205 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:50:56 +0000 amiable 757205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the black better - but they're both beautiful. The black shows off your prego shape so wonderfully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757203 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:50:19 +0000 MsMary 757203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Saramir and Jenava -- the black is just stunning but maybe not for afternoon. Wear it but add a topper for the ceremony </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757137 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:49:09 +0000 Jenava 757137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the black one maybe with a white jacket or something for the wedding and then without for the evening reception. Weddings are short, receptions are long; the reception is in the evening, so I think it's OK to wear the black one and just adapt if a little for the day wedding.</p> <p>The blue is lovely as well, but IMO the black is better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757136 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:47:59 +0000 modgrl 757136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any problem with wearing black to a wedding but I think the blue is much prettier on you right now. Have fun!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757134 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:45:42 +0000 Sara L. 757134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the blue one. The black looks great on you, but I think it's a bit too body conscious for an afternoon wedding. You wouldn't want to draw focus away from the bride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757130 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:42:28 +0000 saramir 757130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black dress is stunning on you at this stage of the pregnancy! It's just the right amount of bodycon. I think it would completely appropriate...to an EVENING wedding. I think it would look out of place at a 1pm wedding (if it were above the knee, I think it would be more appropriate for afternoon, but the combination of the black, lace, midi length, and bodycon = evening to me). The cobalt dress is lovely. You will not stand out and outshine the bride but you look radiant and beautiful in it, and it's perfect for an afternoon wedding and evening reception. I am not crazy about the shoes you have on with it though..they don't seem formal enough for a wedding to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757121 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:36:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 757121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure of the etiquette of wearing black to a wedding so will leave that up to the experts. However, you look positively gorgeous in the black lace dress and the necklace is perfect for it. If black gets to the go-ahead, I vote for this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757112 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:25:46 +0000 lyn67 757112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote the blue one! It's such a pretty color and is more safety as somebody already said.Note: I think you look heavenly gorgeous in the black one....just a bit too sexy (even if preggie:-)) and too figure conscious for a church wedding. But see what others are saying:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757065 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:17:50 +0000 Glory 757065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have worn black to 2 weddings and one was an afternoon affair. I was worried orginally but there were no issues and I was happy in my choice. There were several women who did and they looked lovely. I think both are fab on you but you should pick what is the most comfortable and which one makes you feel great. I find the black especially lovely and sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757061 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:14:57 +0000 Kat 757061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look gorgeous in the black dress and the addition of a topper or wrap for church allows you to put something "happy" into play for the church portion and then continue at the dinner reception looking sophisticated with or without covering your arms/shoulders. I vote black dress, but only if you won't outshine the bride (tough, 'cause you look great) and you feel comfortable in it. You really can't go wrong in either, but if you're asking permission for the black dress, you have mine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757053 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:53:08 +0000 Anonymous 757053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a traditionalist, I vote nay to the black dress. The blue one is a great choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757022 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:38:23 +0000 bj1111 757022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>black. just don't outshine the bride.</p> <p>ps i saw a lovely church wedding where the bmaids were in black cocktail dresses. other bmaids have been instructed by brides to wear any dress as long as it's black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757021 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:37:18 +0000 Raisin 757021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can wear either one, you look gorgeous in both. The black is no problem for a wedding. Also, you're pregnant, so no one can mess with you no matter what you choose, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757018 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:32:37 +0000 Mander 757018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black dress is beautiful, but I prefer the blue one for an afternoon wedding.</p> <p>However, if you don't love it and are thinking about returning it, then I also agree that it is acceptable to wear the same dress you wore before, but with different accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757016 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:27:18 +0000 krishnidoux 757016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the first one. Necklace is such a lovely touch. In church usually one should keep their shoulders covered (general rule). So maybe the first one with a topper for church that you can remove eventually afterwards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757010 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:14:38 +0000 ElleH 757010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both on you. I don't know what is appropriate in your family &amp; friends circle but it is quite common to wear black to weddings these days in many circles. Perhaps you could ask the bride? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757007 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:42:33 +0000 Scarlet 757007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On second thought, it seems like you don't adore the blue one and I think it might still be returnable? Couldn't you wear the mermaid dress again? I know usually one wouldn't wear the same dress to two family weddings, but I think a pregnant lady gets a gimme on that one. She also gets a gimme on wearing black, if you feel better with that option. I would just add some happy accessories to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-all-black-to-a-wedding--yay-or-nay#post-757004 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:11:03 +0000 Scarlet 757004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still adore that blue one. </p>