‘It Gives Jessica Rabbit,’ People Say As Bridesmaid Shares Dress She Picked Out
CHOOSING a dress for your wedding guests can be tricky, as you don’t want to make a mistake.
One woman, who had the added challenge of finding her bridesmaid dress, caused a stir after she showed off the strappy dress she’s had her eye on for the wedding.
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She shared photos of the burgundy dress that featured thin straps and a sweetheart neckline.
Although the dress fell to the floor, it was beautifully fitted and had a high slit at the legs.
The dress featured a low back and a corset-like lace-up design.
The bridesmaid wrote on Reddit: “Suitable as a dress for a wedding guest?
“I’m at a wedding where we pick out our own bridesmaids’ dresses in the same color scheme.
“The bride wants us to wear the same color and material, but in different designs.
“Another girl had already taken my first choice before I could do that, so this is another option I’m considering, but I wonder if it’s too sexy?”
People immediately responded enthusiastically to the burgundy dress.
One of them said: “This is the classic Jessica Rabbit dress” [referring to the sexy cartoon character].
Another added: “I think this creates an attention-seeking vibe.”
A third wrote: “It’s a tough one for me.
“This dress is just a little too sexy for a wedding guest, but it really depends on the audience.
“I definitely saw people wearing things that were similar to the weddings that I’ve been to, but it was usually just a few people. Most of them were wearing things that were a little more subdued.
“If you have big breasts that are lifted like that, people are going to notice it, and not in a positive way at someone else’s wedding.”
However, there were also people who defended the bridesmaids’ dresses.
Someone wrote: “If the bride is okay with it, go for it. I don’t think this is too sexy.
“The model poses are definitely that, but I think you’ll pose more normally in photos, lol.”
Why You Should Never Wear White to a Wedding
JOSIE Griffiths, deputy editor at Fabulous, who is tying the knot this year, has shared her thoughts on wearing white to a wedding…
Josie Griffiths said: I consider myself a low-maintenance person when it comes to fashion and beauty.
I can be out the door in 20 minutes in the morning, normally put on my mascara on the bus or subway and spend my work-from-home days in my workout clothes.
But when it comes to my wedding this summer, that all fell through.
Professional hair and make-up treatments were booked for 8am, I went all out for my wedding dress, bought designer shoes and even bought a second dress for the evening party.
So if I think about someone wearing a white dress on my big day, I think I’d be pretty mad.
The idea behind not wearing a white dress is based on the idea of not ‘overshadowing’ the bride.
Which, to be fair, is unlikely. Not only has she potentially spent a small fortune on her look for the day, she’s also one of the only two people in attendance who knows (and hopefully likes) all of the guests.
The biggest risk you run is making a fool of yourself and becoming the victim of gossip from complete strangers.
A wedding guest I met in October 2022 is still etched in my memory. I still don’t know what was worse: the fact that she was so drunk that she bumped into people on the dance floor, or her decision to wear a white dress, which was perhaps made slightly better by the glass of red wine she had drunkenly downed.
I know weddings are expensive for everyone and if you don’t want to buy a whole new outfit that’s fine I’m all for reusing what you already have in your wardrobe.
Avoid the white dress, for the sake of the bride – and yourself.
The bridesmaid replied, “The bride said she’s okay with this option, but I want something I can wear again as a wedding guest for future also weddings.”
But what do wedding planners say about the rule when it comes to guests’ outfits?
Wedding planner and event designer Caroline Larocca told Fabulous: “I’m not saying you shouldn’t be sexy, but being too revealing to the point of being trashy doesn’t look appropriate.”
Caroline explained that a good rule of thumb is to choose to show skin from either above or below, but never both.
Bright colours such as neon and flashy prints are best avoided at weddings.
Of course, there are ways to wear bright prints and colors well, but Caroline advises not to risk it if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing.
“This is not the time to experiment with fashion,” she explained.
Moreover, neon colors can ruin wedding photos, especially when everyone blends in with the crowd and you stand out.
