‘The fabric looks cheap, your belly button shows through it’ people slate wedding guest’s ‘nuts’ dress for formal ‘do
A WEDDING guest has come under fire for the dress she was intending to wear for a castle ceremony.
The woman took to Reddit to show off the green maxi dress and asked people for their opinions.
She wrote: “Am I nuts?
“Winter wedding at a castle in California on New Year’s Day. Indoor/outdoor.”
The floor-length dress had off the shoulder sleeves and a satin band detailing under the waist.
The wedding guest confirmed that “formal or cocktail” dress was encouraged on the dress code.
While the dress was stylish, many people slammed it as a choice for a wedding.
One said: “Sorry it’s not formal enough and fabric looks cheap, look at the models tummy, you see even the belly button.
“And she has no bumps but you see everything.”
A second added: “Pleated knit would make this too casual for me, it’s basically a sweater dress.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “As a knitter, give this one a pass. It will slowly sag off your body.”
However, some people were more diplomatic.
One person commented: “If you have the body to rock that dress it’s a huge yes for me.
“That beautiful gown is unforgiving and prolly not great to dance in but for a “ stander” it’s awesome.”
And one shared: “This is 100% fine for California cocktail.”
So what should you wear for a cocktail dress code?
Dress shop Adrianna Papell stated: “Wedding cocktail attire is a blend of formal and casual attire.
“Unlike a formal wedding, you don’t need to wear a long dress but can instead opt for a midi or tea-length dress.
“Most importantly, your dress should strike the right balance between elegance and comfort.”
Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette
If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble.
- Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom.
- Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided.
- Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream – even if it’s not.
- Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered.
- Wearing white is a massive no-no if you’re not the bride.