https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:29:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding/page/2#post-675831 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:21:40 +0000 Lyn D. 675831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A late comment, but I absolutely adore the velvet dress, and would wear it any opportunity that arose!<br /> Love the nude hose idea, but you would freeze in Ballarat for sure!<br /> Booties are T.D.F. Can't wait to see the final outfit pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding/page/2#post-675821 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:02:24 +0000 Deborah 675821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa that sounds lovely! I actually have a scarf in the sheer and velvet look like the dress but do you mean something contrasting or would that work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding/page/2#post-675789 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:45:07 +0000 ManidipaM 675789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for the dress and pants! </p> <p>Deborah, may I suggest (for blackness relief and possible cold guard) a very lightweight shimmery scarf if you have one? Just throw it on one shoulder and let it drape down, unless it's cold enough to wrap up. Not something too dramatic or intricate to compete with the dress, but just light enough or with sheen to create relief and drama --- I suspect that would be very you.</p> <p>And then sparkly stacks or pearls at throat and/or cuff. Very Chanel, like Jenava said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding/page/2#post-675658 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:05:28 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 675658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yay - I was favoring #2 or #3 myself. Love the booties and the dress is fantastic. :)))</p> <p>Can't wait to see the ponte leggings version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675639 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:36:22 +0000 Deborah 675639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness now Im confused lol:)</p> <p>Thanks so much. You all make such excellent points.</p> <p>So as not to sway anyone I kept my preference to myself, so.... I was leaning towards #2. As Alecia commented that she would wear #4 to work, so would I. This is very much what I wear when I have meetings or have to travel for work.</p> <p>Wearing black to a wedding here is Australia is not unusual. From my time spend n the forum I think that particularly in the US, wedding attire has more specific guidelines than here? And I would certainly add pearls and something to soften the black (I hadn't really styled these looks beyond the clothing).</p> <p>MaryK, Jenava and Manidipa, I am actually now leaning towards a pant version with the black velvet dress. I am thrilled you like this idea. I think the pants I have on here are the wrong ones and I will try again with a very slim fit ponte legging (I think the dress is long enough for a legging) - also the wedding is in a place called Ballarat (for the Aussies) which is very cold! If I am cold I am going to be very uncomfortable</p> <p>Echo, good point you make, but I also want to feel like me. And for me dressing is a major way in which I express myself so I being a bit fashion forward for an event like this is ok (and my family wont be suprised lol). I agree tho that something say very avant guarde and 'out there' wouldnt be appropriate.</p> <p>I think I will keep #4 as a back up idea and work a bit more on the the dress/ pants idea. I will restyle and perhaps come back with another picture.</p> <p>Cannot thank you enough. xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675623 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:17:42 +0000 missvee 675623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 because it's a little more fashion forward, but have you tried that dress with the red shoes? I think that could look amazing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675618 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:13:39 +0000 Jjsloane 675618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure the textures are gorgeous in person on 1-2, but I do have a preference for #4. It reminds me of some Angie outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675617 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:12:50 +0000 Echo 675617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote goes for #4. I am probably a coward, but I've never really felt a wedding is the sort of place to be "fashion forward". Traditional usually goes over best at traditional events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675610 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:07:20 +0000 Alecia 675610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the minority, but I like 1 the best. I find the black right next to your face a little stark, though. So I suggest pearls like Angie did to break it up a bit.</p> <p>Four looks too much like something I'd wear to work so I'd steer clear of it for a wedding but it is lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675604 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:47:04 +0000 MsMary 675604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all! I'm with Jenava that the dress-with-pants is my favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675603 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:46:37 +0000 Aziraphale 675603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 the most for a summer wedding. The other dress, while absolutely gorgeous, seems a bit "all black" for the season. But you could add a touch of white or colour to the dress and lighten it up a little and still go with it. </p> <p>I'm also a huge sucker for black outfit/red shoes, so I might be biased.</p> <p>I like the microfishnet hose the best, if you choose the lovely black dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675544 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:56:17 +0000 Mama Susie 675544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While #4 is very "traditional wedding"... I actually like #1. I think it's a little different but the silhouette is nice. Maybe like Angie suggested break up the black with pearls? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675499 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:44:04 +0000 Jenava 675499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think one of the outfits with the first dress. </p> <p>#4 is a little sedate, I think, and doesn't reflect your fashion persona...maybe if the event were a little more conservative it would be fine, but in this case I don't think it's fun and interesting enough. </p> <p>I actually LIKE the dress with the pants best, to tell the truth, because I think it dresses this down a touch which might be good if the crowd leans to the casual, as you say. I've also been really wanting to wear this silhouette myself since seeing it in the Chanel runway shows for a couple of times in a row (sort of Indian inspired, I think)</p> <p>My second favorite after the pants would be the nude stockings. I do love those booties with this dress, as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675449 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:15:47 +0000 Kirti 675449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675419 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:18:52 +0000 Anonymous 675419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4, but then I'm pretty traditional. Love that new blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675417 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:15:34 +0000 HelenInCanada 675417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, you always look stunning in black. The winner here, though, is #4!!! For some reason, I don't like to see all-black at weddings. I like how you added some cheer and colour in 4 - and it looks just perfect for the occasion. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675338 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:08:33 +0000 merwoman 675338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down #4 for my vote - LOVE the jacket and pops of red. Since it's an afternoon event, I htink you need a little lightness - and you look incredible to boot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675334 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:04:00 +0000 Sheila 675334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 says "wedding" to me...very lovely with the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675329 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:00:18 +0000 JR 675329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 best too. It flatters your silhouette better and is totally flop-proof. The red gives it a nice element of fun, and the white in the print brightens everything up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675297 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:23:21 +0000 KathyL 675297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #4 as well. Even though it's a winter wedding, I feel like the first few outfits are too dark. The red pumps and some brighter jewelry would be great with the first dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675291 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:16:23 +0000 Queen Mum 675291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1 and 2 (with a slight preference for the darker leg of 2). 4 is nice, but something about the first two seems a bit more unique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675290 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:15:54 +0000 Diana 675290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would go for #4 for the wedding. Especially since it is an afternoon reception, and I feel like all black is more appropriate for evening. </p> <p>I just have to tell you how much I adore your booties though. They are amazing! I really want something with that kind of elegant, deep cutout front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675285 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:09:24 +0000 Angie 675285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all! </p> <p>Perhaps break up the black from head to toe with pearls? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675236 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:58:43 +0000 Parsley 675236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first dress is gorgeous! I like it best in #2 with the the micro fishnets.</p> <p>But I'm not crazy about all black for a wedding, so I would choose #4 for this occasion. </p> <p>I hope you will wear #2 soon, though, because it really looks terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675223 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:08:47 +0000 ManidipaM 675223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the lone soul that prefers #1! I also like the idea of the dress with pants, but then that recalls an Indian silhouette for me, obviously. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675218 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 09:57:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 675218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the 1st dress - I agree with CocoLion &amp; would like to see the dress with different shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675207 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:10:26 +0000 Scarlet 675207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fashion forwardness of 2, but 4 is also a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675201 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:39:51 +0000 lyn* 675201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for #4 as my favourite; it seems a lot "lighter" than the other choices; the colours of the blazer and the red make the outfit more "wedding" appropriate Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675199 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:32:18 +0000 anne 675199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of them except with the trousers, but also have a preference for #4 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear-for-a-family-wedding#post-675192 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:08:25 +0000 CocoLion 675192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is more traditional for a wedding, and you can't go wrong with a classic look like that. While I do love each the unique dress and unique shoes, I'm not loving them together. The dress is unusual and beautiful but also quite covering, so I would prefer less in the footwear dept. It's a start in #1 without stockings (a lot of black with the dark stockings), but I think I would prefer this dress with the red pumps in #4 as those pumps would colorfully compliment the lace dress, not compete for attention as the booties/shoeties do.</p> <p>I do like the way the new booties look with slim pants; have you tried that concept with a shorter tunic? New booties would also look good with leggings. </p>