https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 22:53:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-387390 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:22:51 +0000 lyn* 387390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - that's a great idea! I'll offer emergency medical services... HAHAHA. Nah, I'll offer to help with something. Usually they put me on invitations. I'm handy with a gluestick. </p> <p>Charmian - ... $500. I was like. What? + Accessories. WHAT?! I don't even spend that on updating my WORK wardrobe. I nearly passed out. Uh... no. :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-387241 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:19:32 +0000 Lisa 387241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think there is anything wrong with telling a bride that you cannot afford to be a bridesmaid but would like to stay involved in the wedding. When you say no and don't offer anything afterwards (do a readind during the ceremony perhaps instead) that's usually when a bride freaks out. </p> <p>For a dress, I see nothing wrong with renting. But I think a good basic dress can go very far with accessories varied each time. And don't these friends of yours know you are in school, money is going to be tight and they should understand that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-387134 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:33:46 +0000 Charmian 387134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, I feel your pain! I have 7 weddings and 1 graduation to attend this year. And I'm attempting to pull it off with 3 dresses (4, if you count the omg-it's-so-obviously-a-repurposed-bridesmaids-dress in blue silk chiffon).</p> <p>I would definitely get your existing "husband finder" dress altered so it can be brought into play. Given that you already have basic "workhorse" dresses, you can definitely stretch the others using accessories. Sashes/belts, cardigans vs wraps vs jackets, boots vs heels, statement jewelry ... you know the drill. I've tried to steal ideas from <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2010/10/how-to-repurpose-bridesmaid-dress.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....dress.html</a>, but I don't have the same set of accessories as Sal to make many of them work.</p> <p>I got married 5 years ago, and I honestly can't remember what my guests were wearing ... much less whether they were re-wearing something from another wedding that season. I think a little re-wearing is fine, as long as you're making an effort to look unique each time.</p> <p>( PS -- bridesmaids dresses are so expensive, aren't they?!? ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386937 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:08:33 +0000 Freckles 386937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Budget and cost per wear have to be considered. I tend to spend more money on clothes I only wear a few times and that is just stupid.</p> <p>Let's see the shark bite dress, husband finder indeed has to be back in the rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386800 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:07:09 +0000 rae 386800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>'kay, any dress nicknamed the "husband finder" has got to get more play! Aren't shark-bite hems and midis back this season? Let's see it before you hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386781 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:32:02 +0000 Jenava 386781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would just be democratic and wear the exact same outfit to every event, if time and place permit (and you don't get too bored). (-:</p> <p>The black dress alteration sounds promising! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386776 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:23:01 +0000 crazyone 386776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Steph, I thought exactly like you did. Lyn, you wear nice dresses all the time. Some are a little short, but I'm sure some of them are long enough, especially if the weather isn't that warm and you can wear sheer black stockings with them. It might be nice to get one nice new dress for the wedding that is the fanciest and for which you feel closest to the couple get married, but I'm *sure* your closet contains suitable stuff for these weddings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386770 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:16:34 +0000 Kate 386770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh indeed! In terms of repeating parts of your outfits, I would also think about photos and facebook. Unfortunately, we live in an age of hyper-documentation. My initial thought it so repeat anything you can for events where the guest lists don't overlap, and assume that people care more about how they look than how you look. But if people are going to throw everything up on facebook, you might not want to repeat many items. In that event, it might actually be better to repeat your jewelry than your dresses. </p> <p>Le sigh. Maybe I'm over thinking things, but I'm particularly careful not to repeat outfits that are documented on facebook when I know I'll be around friends who like to take pictures. I also might just be scarred by the photo album of 17 years of Santa photos in which my siblings and I have SO many repeated Christmas-y outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386755 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:01:56 +0000 Steph 386755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think there is anything wrong with going second-hand, renting (although I admit I never really see dress rentals), or wearing the same thing to several weddings (which is what I would do/have done, particularly if there isn't a lot of overlap on the guest list). I think it would be sad to skip the weddings of your friends because you were worried about what you were wearing. </p> <p>You put together such great outfits that I just looked through your WIWs because I was sure that you already have items that would work. I realize that a lot of your dresses are short and you wear them with leggings, so they might not work for weddings. But how about these:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-red-tights-after-work" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....after-work</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-rockin-the-red-lipstick-that-boy-again-and-new-glasses" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ew-glasses</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-saturday-in-blush" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....y-in-blush</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pretty-florals-and-new-glasses-take-2" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ses-take-2</a> (maybe without the belt if you need length?)</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-off-to-shop-20-gap-jeans-anyone-and-a-new-patterned-frock" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....rned-frock</a></p> <p>I stopped going through them after that, because it seemed like there were several that would work. It doesn't have to be satin or sequins just because it's a wedding. If it's black tie, that's different. But if not, I think with the right shoes and accessories, a lot of these dresses can be repurposed for a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386747 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:46:15 +0000 modgrl 386747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! I had a summer like that about 10 years ago! I don't think there's anything wrong with renting or second hand shopping for something you'll only wear once. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386648 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:54:57 +0000 nicoleb 386648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel for you lyn! Wedding can be expensive even when you are not in them and they can also take over your summer!!!! I say do what works for YOUR budget and don't worry about anything else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386575 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:35:47 +0000 lyn* 386575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it could be hemmed, it would be amazing. The top/bodice fit very nicely. My lady friends call it the "husband finder" dress. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386569 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:33:07 +0000 Di 386569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's midi length AND has a hemline that feels dated to you, can you hem it to have a "new" dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386564 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:27:08 +0000 lyn* 386564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember I have a black dress, but it has a shark-bite hem that is a midi-length I think feels a bit dated. </p> <p>I bought it for my friend's engagement party - hmm; maybe that might work :)</p> <p>Alicat - Men. Lolz. I usually bring one of my very close friends as my "wedding date" (and I return the favor when he has to go to weddings) - I will use him as my wingman if need be </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386538 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:58:55 +0000 Di 386538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Renting, thrifting, borrowing, or just swapping out accessories are all good options. It might help to remember, too, though, that people are often so concerned with how *they* look that your repeat performance won't even dawn on them (especially if it's fairly simple/classic). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386526 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:41:29 +0000 Jjsloane 386526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How many of the weddings will have the same guests? That should determine how many dresses you really need. It is only tacky to show up in white or something bridal-looking. You always look so cute you should be able to find something fantastic. And because it will be unique the label snobs will not know what to think (if that's a concer - and it shouldn't be) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386506 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:00:37 +0000 Anonymous 386506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn*, weddings are a great place to meet men! I'd get one pretty dress, a great pair of shoes, sidle up to those reception open bars and hit the dance floors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386423 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:40:08 +0000 chewyspaghetti 386423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would buy one dress that you can accessorize many ways (and probably try to make sure it would work for a funeral or other such event, too). If you don't have a LBD, it may be time to find one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386409 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:19:04 +0000 rae 386409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Neither* is tacky! It's your budget, and no one else's business. </p> <p>You can get amazing deals, especially second-hand, as like you said people really only wear these dresses once. You can thrift next-to-new dresses for pennies on the dollar - right after prom season = GOLD. I just bought a Kay Unger gown for $1... who knows when I'll wear it, but it's here if I need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386401 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:04:31 +0000 lyn* 386401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Anna, that's what I was thinking of ... maybe a $200 budget for a dress and then get some rockin' accessories :)</p> <p>MaryK - you're as sweet as ever! &lt;3</p> <p>You are a life saver, Mo! I loooove some of their things! Will definitely get a dress or two... that I can hopefully dress down for clinic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386400 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:59:42 +0000 Mo 386400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can't dodge them all, maybe you could at least find a dress or two at a great price that could be worn again in your regular life. This particular ebay seller always has boatloads of name brand dresses at cheap prices (it's where I got my LBD and the Suzi Chin silk I plan on using for weddings) <a href="http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/Dresses-/63861/i.html?Size%2520%2528Women%2527s%2529=2&#038;_nkw=BHFO&#038;_catref=1&#038;_dcat=63861&#038;_fln=1&#038;_ssov=1&#038;_trksid=p3286.c0.m282&#038;_mPrRngCbx=1&#038;_udlo=&#038;_udhi=25" rel="nofollow">http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/.....8;_udhi=25</a> I just plugged in size 2 under $25 but there are hundreds more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386396 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:52:09 +0000 MsMary 386396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think either of those is tacky. Nor do I think there is anything wrong with repeating the same outfit for more than one event. Honestly, all people will notice is how beautiful you look, not the details of your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386395 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:51:36 +0000 annagybe 386395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's tacky to rent or go second hand. All else fails you can do a simple dress and change up the accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weddings-ugh-yuck-multiple-weddings-multiple-yuck#post-386392 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:46:14 +0000 lyn* 386392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies,</p> <p>I have a bit of an issue. There happens to be a huge whack of my friends who suddenly decided to get married in the near future. Now, these are kind of fancy people. The kind of people who spend &gt;$200 on a plate. The kind of scary weddings I usually make up an emergency to avoid.</p> <p>Depending on the time of day, I suppose, what I will wear will be different. I cringe at the thought of spending so much money on a dress x4 (potentially 5) that I will only wear once. I think I can probably have an excuse to avoid at least one of them (I'll volunteer for call or something, discretely...) </p> <p>I am already secretly hinting I don't want to be part of the bridal party of one of the weddings although I am really good friends with the bride and she's sort of hinted that she wants me to ... (I'm really busy with school! ... seems to work)</p> <p>Is it tacky to rent? Or second hand? </p>