Seriously, I'm afraid you look fabulous in this dress. It's precisely because it's so close to your skin tone. That's where the cool factor comes from. Maybe you can gently explain to him about being in clown world now? And let him know he is, in fact, right? But that, like I say to my bf, he's in clown world now. Nothing for it.

Clown is such a nice name for it Rachy. I could think of many others but won't post them here. I am wearing that dress, unless he gives me 4 figures to buy a new one, which isn't going to happen, which is probably why I said 4 instead of 3.

I've never used the stuff, but what about self-tanner to make you darker and contrast more with the dress? Ummm, I guess it would make you dark orange, LOL.

And I just wanted to add that I'm so sorry about this twist and extra stress. I know that you have been worrying about wedding guest attire for quite awhile now. The peach dress looks lovely on you.

OH MY GOD YOU LOOK GREAT IN IT AS-IS TELL HIM TO CHILL!!!

Sorry, had to get that out. I can only imagine your frustration at this point.

Elle, you've been pretty angst-y about spending lots of time with inlaws/other wedding guests, right? And some of this is expressing itself in your desire to wear the "right thing," and his nixing dresses he things are too this/that/the other, yes?

Why do I have the feeling he's projecting similar fears/anxieties onto your poor clothing?!

Remind him if nothing else, Brits do love their eccentrics. Even if you're that over-the-top, not-our-kind-dear American it will be all right in the end.

Now tell him not to say another word aside from "Beautiful" [etc] and to start doting on you know. You two need to be blissful not bickering in the midst of all those strangers and family members!

You look gorgeous in the peach dress. If you feel that it washes you out you might try a bronzer or Jergens self tanner or just a bit brighter blush and lipstick. When the compliments roll in, I'll bet he changes his mind. The Dutchess of Windsor would wear this dress and look beautiful in it.

Elle I am so sorry our DH has put you in a bit of a spin over the dress. There is no question you look absolutely fabulous in the dress. And I think your choice of accessories will 'lift' it. Also do you wear makeup. Some colour on your face, a nice lip colour, will also make a difference. The MK outfit is a stunner but only chase it if you have time. Also maybe accept that it is just his personal taste, and that doesn't mean you don't look amazing. To be honest you have some a fab figure that i am suprised he even noticed the dress Of course the other option is , as you pointed out, say 'darling I am sorry you don't like dress, so let's go shopping together and help me choose something more to liking...and I assume money is no object... you want me to look good right' lol

Thanks ladies for all the compliments, support & advice. I will wear the dress, with pride, & have a convo with him about his timing in the future. I won't bother with fake tan, another dislike of his, but I did 10 mins each side in the Cali sun today, not as bad as Australia. I still blend into the dress but whatever. I do wear make-up for special occasions & am having it done tomorrow at his suggestion. You would think I was the one getting married sheesh. Those of you who think he is stressed about other's opinions of me must be right because he has never suggested I get my make-up done.

Ugh. I would be giving someone major stink eye right now... you are clearly a much nicer person than me, lol.

While I am someone who defers to DH if we are seeing his friends or family, it's just not right to drop that kinda bomb on you at the last minute. I'm glad you are going to wear the dress - I think it will look kind of ethereal once you have makeup on.