‘Your belly button is showing’ people criticize wedding guest’s ‘crazy’ dress
A wedding guest has come under fire over the dress she chose to wear to a castle ceremony.
The woman went to Reddit to show off the green maxi dress and asked people for their opinions.
She wrote: “Am I crazy?
“Winter wedding in a castle in California on New Year’s Day. Indoor/outdoor.”
The dress fell to the floor, had sleeves that reached the shoulders and a satin band below the waist.
The wedding guest confirmed that the dress code recommended “formal or cocktail” attire.
Although the dress was stylish, many people thought it was a poor choice for a wedding.
One of them said: “Sorry, it’s not formal enough and the fabric looks cheap. Look at the model’s stomach, you can even see the belly button.
“And she has no bumps, but you can see everything.”
A second added: “A pleated jersey would make this too casual for me, it’s basically a sweater dress.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “If you’re a knitter, leave this one alone. It’ll slowly slide off your body.”
Some people, however, were more diplomatic.
Someone commented: “If you have the body to rock that dress, then for me it’s a big yes.
“That beautiful dress is unforgivable and probably not great to dance in, but for a “stander” it is wonderful.”
And someone shared: “This is 100% fine for a California cocktail.”
What should you wear as a dress code for a cocktail?
Dress shop Adrianna Papell said: “Cocktail attire for a wedding is a mix of formal and casual attire.
“Unlike a formal wedding, you don’t have to wear a long dress, but can instead opt for a midi or tea dress.
“The most important thing is that your dress offers the right balance between elegance and comfort.”
Wedding Guest Etiquette
If you’re having trouble choosing a dress for wedding season, here are a few rules about what not to wear so you don’t get into trouble.
- According to tradition, wearing red to a wedding means you have slept with the groom.
- Informal clothing such as jeans and flip-flops should always be avoided.
- Any color that can be recognized as white or cream, even if it is not.
- Most will agree that your décolletage should be covered.
- Wearing white is absolutely taboo if you are not the bride.