IT can be tricky to decide what to wear for a wedding – but one rule that applies to guests is to not upstage the bride.
One woman decided to run her outfit option past people on Reddit to see if they thought it would be appropriate, and they did not hold back with their views.
She wrote: “Is my dress wedding appropriate?”
The wedding guest then showed off snaps of House of CB’s Coquette sweetheart-neck stretch-cotton midi dress, which she had chosen in their grey ‘smoke’ shade.
The beautiful dress – which retails for £179 – has halter straps and a plunging neckline, which many people deemed inappropriate for a formal family wedding.
The woman shared how she had sent a photo of the dress to the bride who had asked if the neckline would be “too revealing”.
The wedding guest argued her own cleavage wasn’t as large as the model’s so it wouldn’t look as eye-popping as the one of the model.
However, many people said the dress was a definite ‘no’, and claimed the bride had hinted she wasn’t happy with it.
One person wrote: “If the bride said it’s too revealing, that is the only.response that matters.”
Another added: “The bride said no without saying no. More opinions won’t change that.”
A third commented: “It’s not inherently too much for any wedding but it is a lot of cleavage for a family wedding in general and it’s obviously too much for that bride in particular.”
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “If the bride is asking you about the cleavage, that’s all you need to know. The answer is no.”
If you’re feeling a little rusty when it comes to picking outfits, Sian Ryan, Director of Design at River Island, shares advice on dressing for weddings.
She said: “Before deciding on my wedding guest look I always consider the dress code – hopefully this is stated on the invitation, but if not, the design of the invite and choice of venue can give you some clues about the general vibe of the wedding.
“To get into the mood I love browsing the likes of Vogue, Who What Wear and Instagram for inspiration.
“Whether you like to go all out with vibrant brights or you opt for softer pastel shades, Autumn is the perfect time to experiment with colour.
“We’re expecting yellow in rich mango tones to be a big hit! If such a bold colour is too much of a commitment then consider more muted shades – I especially love the contrast of a pretty, feminine pink in more of an androgynous style such as suiting.
“Of course you want to look your best at a wedding but it’s also important to feel comfortable in what you’re wearing. Choosing natural, breathable fabrics such as cotton and silk, especially during these muggier months, means you’re likely to be kept cool. A block heel provides the best of both worlds – style and comfort – and is grass-friendly!
“Something less structured means you’re more likely to be able to sit down, eat and dance all day long, while evening guests can afford to get a little more slinky and sultry with a show-stopping slip dress.
“Whether you stay true to your own style by accentuating your favourite features or you use the celebration as a chance to experiment with different silhouettes and styles – my top tip is to have fun with fashion and choose an outfit that makes you feel confident so you can concentrate on having fun!”
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.
