https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:09:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding/page/2#post-1371868 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:31:36 +0000 Zibbets 1371868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were just the right dress, I would. It would have to be something festive and non-somber.&nbsp;Black isn't my best color, so I might avoid it for that reason, but I think there are plenty of gorgeous black dresses that would be just right for a wedding.</p> <p>I would not wear pants to a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding/page/2#post-1371858 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:06:37 +0000 Deb 1371858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I've ever worn all black to a wedding.........black and white maybe......but not all black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371829 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:57:31 +0000 Aquamarine 1371829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely! East coaster here, and black is common. I would keep the accessories lighter maybe, and show skin...but yes, I have worn black to daytime weddings. I think the venue is important to consider, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371827 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:55:04 +0000 Elizabeth P 1371827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did :).<br />Went to a 4:00 wedding in early Sept, in my EF drape front dress, Okalas, and my fushia leather jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371824 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:49:23 +0000 Astrid 1371824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen black at weddings too. Black and white especially is a typical color combination for weddings in our neck of the woods. It's kind of traditional, often worn by older ladies. From pictures I know that both my Omas wore black and white to the wedding of my parents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371797 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:50:36 +0000 Deborah 1371797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My special occasion capsule is all black (surprise) and I always wear black to weddings (day or evening). Last wedding I added a white jacket to a black dress. I might accessories with a touch if red, but it's black all the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371795 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:48:13 +0000 camille 1371795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i also think it be fine in today wedding.black no more than means unlucky.however,this color becomes the lover of all designers.<br />black wedding dresses,black prom dresses,black bridesmaid dresses are all their products.<br />Fina at:<span> <a href="http://www.gbridal.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gbridal.com/</a></span></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371693 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:13:46 +0000 Debbie 1371693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no problem with it and have done it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371659 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:30:01 +0000 thimblelina 1371659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband is from a good sized italian American Bay Area family &amp; we see black @ weddings. What would shock them? White shoes! Nude is preferred... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371616 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:52:00 +0000 Dee 1371616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For most evening weddings I've been to in the last decade (and there have been a lot!) the majority of the guests were in black. For the fewer afternoon weddings, there was definitely more variety, but always some wearing black. If it was a beach wedding, maybe I'd reconsider, but otherwise I wouldn't think twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371552 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:27:51 +0000 Echo 1371552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Generally speaking, I would absolutely wear black to a wedding, provided the overall outfit did not read too somber or funereal. However, I would not wear black to a relative's wedding for the fear that it could be misconstrued, and I wouldn't suggest a mother of the bride or groom wear black unless she knew it was okay with the couple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371549 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:25:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1371549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My understanding is that some consider wearing black to a wedding to be a sign that they do not approve. &nbsp;We've all heard the MIL stories. &nbsp;I think the look of a dress one would wear to a funeral is significantly different than one for a celebration. &nbsp;But then there were a lot of people wearing jeans at&nbsp;the last funeral I attended. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371548 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:23:47 +0000 Anonymous 1371548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not wear black to a wedding either afternoon or evening. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371545 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:20:22 +0000 rabbit 1371545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with <b>Firecracker</b>. &nbsp; So much is about the vibe of the outfit (material and cut), the accessories, skin showing, and&nbsp;other colors in the outfit. &nbsp;Black outfits can be happy and&nbsp;chic, just like outfits of any other color, and therefore great for celebrations like weddings to my mind. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371537 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:00:37 +0000 DonnaF 1371537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't wear a solid swath of black to a wedding, but to me, the Karen version of black is fine because it doesn't read funereal.&nbsp; I would not wear an all white or all cream outfit outfit, but I am also not likely to ever own such a beast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371530 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:42:19 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1371530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I did wear a black dress one time to a wedding, but I was one week post partum and that's the only dressy dress that fit me.&nbsp; I prefer other colors, or like Karen's outfit, white mixed with black. But I don't think anything is wrong with wearing&nbsp;all black&nbsp;if that's what suits you.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371527 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:38:31 +0000 Elle 1371527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my neck of the woods, black is perfectly acceptable at a wedding as long as the outfit doesn't read funeral attire.&nbsp; The only prohibition I think people still observe is to not wear all white (too bridal) to a wedding </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371526 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:37:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1371526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I do have a certain reluctance about wearing black to a wedding, along the lines of Joy's point: I wouldn't want to look like I'm dressing for a funeral--and hence showing a sense of sadness, loss, or regret over the marriage itself. But like Joy, I think there are different ways of wearing black--celebratory outfits involving another color (such as white, and skin, as Karen shows) or more somber outfits that allow us to recede into our contemplation. (Others might wear brighter colors to a funeral, too, in celebration of the deceased person's life.) Ultimately, I think it's more a matter of mood being conveyed in the outfit than color. As others point out, too, black is often the color of our most dressy clothes, so it stands to reason it would show up at a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371517 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:22:55 +0000 Aida 1371517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally no, but that's more an issue with me not enjoying wearing black. It doesn't strike me as inappropriate in any way although I do find it a bit heavy and dark for a cheerful event. As Joy said, Karen's outfit is still rather playful and cheerful (and has enough lightness to break up the black) so it seems perfectly appropriate to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371508 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:12:39 +0000 Style Fan 1371508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp;wore a black linen dress to several weddings.&nbsp; My attendants and the flower girl&nbsp;for my second wedding&nbsp;wore black.&nbsp; I think lots of people wear black to weddings.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371505 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:56:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1371505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have worn a dressy black suit&nbsp;to a daytime wedding at a fancy, conservative&nbsp;church, in the Deep South, because that black suit&nbsp;was the nicest thing I owned at the time. &nbsp; I felt fine wearing it,&nbsp;and the bride - a co-worker never known for mincing her words - didn't have a problem with it. &nbsp;I have also worn a black cocktail dress with fuschia detailing to a 6pm wedding at a winery. &nbsp; It was kind of a fancypants cocktail event, and a lot of ladies wore black and dark colors.&nbsp;</p> <p>That being said, I prefer to wear bright happy colors at a wedding - in theory. &nbsp; In practice, I feel my most sophisticated in black or white/ivory/cream. &nbsp; And we all know that white/ivory/cream is a big NO.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371498 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:46:39 +0000 Anonymous 1371498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would dress like it is a joyful occasion. Karen's outfit looks dressy but fun and happy. I would not wear funeral black to a close relative's wedding for fear of sending a message that I disapproved. This may be antiquated Midwest thinking though, but it still couldn't do it. I would not wear Karen's outfit to a funeral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371494 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:39:56 +0000 bj1111 1371494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>absolutely. &nbsp;wouldn't even think about it. &nbsp;i have another wedding to go to on the 1st of nov&nbsp;and i'm wearing black (with ink blue sequinned pants--don't ask). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371484 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:27:22 +0000 N-Marie 1371484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's an interesting question- I actually was not aware that there was a sentiment against black clothing at weddings, although I could see an all-black outfit being perceived as funereal or somber. &nbsp;The white pattern in Karen's pants was enough lightness to make it not seem somber to me.<br />That said, my personal choice&nbsp;would probably&nbsp;gravitate to lighter colors for a daytime summer wedding based solely on my preference for lighter colors in the summer and because I'll take any chance I can to wear color :)&nbsp;.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371471 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:13:20 +0000 crutcher 1371471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely wear black or whatever color I felt like with the exception of white or ivory...I think black is really a chic choice...<br />Maybe this is the same old rule as don't wear white after Labor Day or before Memorial Day...smile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371464 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:53:54 +0000 Diana 1371464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to add that the only consideration <i>might</i> be that you may look overdressed if it is a more casual wedding.&nbsp; IMO a black dress will look more dressy than the exact same dress in a different color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371459 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:45:27 +0000 gryffin 1371459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just did!&nbsp; Diana has a good point too, men would not think twice about wearing a black suit.&nbsp; Plus, anyone who actually invites me to their event would not expect me to show up in another color, they'd be shocked if I did!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371455 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:39:40 +0000 Diana 1371455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's fine.&nbsp; I think every wedding I've been to, regardless of time of day, had at least a couple of women in black.&nbsp; Besides, it's always acceptable for a man to wear a black suit, so why wouldn't it be the same for women? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371454 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:39:34 +0000 ironkurtin 1371454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. I think it's fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-wear-black-to-a-daytime-wedding#post-1371452 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:37:39 +0000 Elly 1371452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last 2 weddings I went two 90% of the guests were in black and they were daytime functions, and Karen is wearing black and white, which I think is a very common wedding combo nowdays-- especially in patterns. I think you have to run with a very specific set of people (certain conservative churches or social circles) for black not to be appropriate!</p>