Good enough? UPDATE #1 - YouLookFab Forum

So the ceremony is at 3:30 pm and the reception at 6 pm. Both activities will be indoors. Is this dress appropriate for a formal dress code?

If yes, what accessories to make it more summer time appropriate instead of a fall look?

Pic below is how I've worn it in the past, but those metallic sandals are looking more worn now.

Also, does a formal dress code mean that I need to wear hosiery?

Would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks!

ETA: found earrings to add a bit of color and I think will go with silver or soft gold sandals.

Should I try to find a colorful clutch or will that lessen the formality?

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Anonymous

most definitely. I love this dress and it's flowy swing! I would not wear hosiery. The silver is simple and elegant. I wouldn't jazz it up too much. Stay elegant. But if you want to branch out into color, there are red heels . . .

3style

Veteran

I’m thinking accessories in a traditional summer palette like turquoise or coral would make it more summertime feeling.

binkle

Totally appropriate. Silver, gold or other shimmery/sparkly accessories. I don't think hosiery is necessary.

JAileen

You look gorgeous in the outfit. I definitely think it’s dressy enough.

Stagiaire Fash

That looks great on you. I hope it’s warm enough for AC. Maybe you could add a gauzy scarf for fancy factor and warmth.

Becky

Another vote yes, plus some bling in the form of jewelry and metallic sandals. (I love the ones you had -- maybe you can find a replacement?)

Suz

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It's gorgeous on you-- I remember this one. Definitely good to wear!

Christina F.

Yes, this is a wonderful look on you, and definitely dressy. i wouldn’t wear hose for any reason in the summer. I don’t think it’s a requirement for a formal event, these days.

jussie

Gorgeous dress! I think it could work for a wedding in any season. Super cute. Accessories hmm I’m thinking some kind of rainbow coloured strappy stiletto.

John

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Fabulous dress! The above dress will go with all type of wedding season. This dress will look extremely super with heavy accessories.

rachylou

Looks great. I like the idea of turquoise accompaniments...

Column

Looks great as is. No hose, and those sandals say summer to me. I would not ruin lines adding anything but silver wrist bling if you decide to stay with the silver compliment. Definitely head-turning!

lyn67

No hosiery to sandals pls. it looks gorgeous as you have styled already but maybe a long (multiple?)chain/small pendants fine necklace(s) in silver?

Aquamarine

I remember this dress too. I think it’s perfect as is, and I love the silver accessories and shoes. Wear it confidently!

Joyce B

You look lovely in that dress and it will be good for the upcoming ocasion. I like it with the sandals that you are wearing.

Sara L.

The dress looks great on you! I like the silver accessories you're wearing in the photo but I like the idea of some color like turquoise to change it up. I agree with others that color may make it look more summery.

texstyle

Fantastic - I think it's a definite yes. I like it with the silver being that it's more formal than a color. Unless the color was metallic - rose gold, or pearl white comes to mind.

Aida

Beautiful dress! Another vote for no hose + metallic accents; a touch of turquoise also sounds like a fun idea. So nice to see you AJ <3

Sal

Yes I agree with everyone else!!

I think it is perfect as worn here but if you are in the market for new shoes you could go into a pastel, neutral or a bold colour. I really like the metallic though.

Well it depends upon how much you like clutches. I’m not super excited about them so I tend to have black or silver or gold so that I don’t have to think too hard about going with a particular dress. If you enjoy them, I’d go for that deep teal color that’s at the top dot on the earrings. I think it could work year round.

Jessikams

Oooh, fun earrings! If you felt like it, I think metallic blue or green— or beaded blue or green- clutch or shoes could be awesome. Or maybe justcolorful toenails!

Jenni NZ

Gorgeous earrings! The toenail colour option sounds cheapest. I think for me though, I'd possibly be down a rabbit hole looking for cobalt sandals? Or matching a clutch to those earrings somehow.

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