black dress

[juliepili]

can i wear a black strapless dress to an afternoon wedding in the UK in September?

[andy hughes]

I always believe that it is appropriate to dress for an afternoon / evening wedding in something smart, but not overly formal. To bridge the gap, why not invest in a spangly cardigan or wrap which you can use to cover your shoulders for the afternoon ceremony, and then you can leave it in the car / cloakroom, and look suitable for the evening. You may wonder how I know all this? I have two sisters, threee daughters, and i worked as the only man with twenty-two ladies for about six years - you learn a lot!

[secretspirit]

Make sure all your accessories are coloured or people will say (even if it's untrue) that you look like you're going to a funeral!

[sddsddean]

If the weather carries on like it is, you'll freeze!!

[woofgang]

some brides would prefer that guests not wear black, it might be a courtesy to check. I remember seeing one wedding in the USA where all the women in the bridal party, including the bvride, wore black!!

[slimjim]

Have to agree that predominantly black outfit is not right for a wedding (unless its an 'alternative' wedding). I also think that bare shoulders are wrong at the service; only the bride should be allowed to do this (I am a bit old-fashioned). Keep a shawl or something on until the evening do.