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Courtney
Super December 2018

Can i wear this dress as a guest?

Courtney, on May 21, 2020 at 12:07 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 27

Can i wear this dress as a guest? 1
It's a winter, evening (I assume formal) wedding in a castle in Ireland. I found this dress for a steal, less than $10, new and I'd really like to wear it, and save some $$$.


I'll have to take it up a little, but I'm thinking with red pointy flats ( no heels) and a red clutch. Black wrap or if I can find fabric that matches, have sleeves added (ideal).
Is there too much white to wear it for a wedding?

27 Comments

Latest activity by Kate, on May 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    That dress is gorgeous! And no, I don't think it in any way looks like a bridal gown. You should be good. Where did you find a beautiful dress like that for only $10?!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Gorgeous! Not too much white. The red accessories would be fabulous. 👠💄
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  • Courtney
    Super December 2018
    Courtney ·
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    Girl. ROSS of all places!! It opened today and I went for something completely unrelated and it had been marked down to $9.99.


    I got a black Calvin Klein cocktail dress, reg price $109 for $7.99. I got a black off the shoulder cocktail dress for $3.99. Both are too informal for this wedding, but you bet your bottom dollar I'm keeping them for when I need them!!
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    That's amazing! I didn't think we had them in my state (NJ), but apparently there's 1 about 15 miles from me. Next time I need clothes after my state reopens, I think I know where I'm headed lol.
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  • Courtney
    Super December 2018
    Courtney ·
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    Heck yes!! Everything was clearanced, but get there early because the line forms (I was told) about an hour before they openSmiley smile
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Haha noted. It'll probably be awhile before they reopen. We got hit really hard, so we're taking our time in the reopening process.
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  • Courtney
    Super December 2018
    Courtney ·
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    That's smarter, for sure. Florida has never been accused of brilliance!
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  • Courtney
    Super December 2018
    Courtney ·
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    Now I'm on a quest for great accessories!! Maybe faux ruby earrings!
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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Go for it!
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  • Belle
    VIP August 1997
    Belle ·
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    That is a gorgeous dress, and for $10 oh la la!!!!
    Instead of sleeves, maybe a jacket?
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    July 2020
    Hailey ·
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    That is gorgeous I love it❤❤❤
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  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
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    Of course very beautiful
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    Yes! Yes! Yes! It’s gorgeous! 😍
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  • Michelle
    Super October 2020
    Michelle ·
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    It’s fine!! There’s not a lot of white lol
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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
    Margaret ·
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    That dress is beautiful and should be great for a formal wedding. If you can find a beautiful fur (faux or real) wrap, it will add an additional level of elegance.

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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    I think that is perfectly fine for a formal wedding.

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  • L
    Expert September 2020
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    I think its fine and wouldn’t be offended if you wore this to my wedding. Everyone knows who the bride is so I never really got the whole don’t wear white thing. But then again I usually try to avoid all traces of white at weddings since everyone’s different.
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think it's fine. i think the whole rule of don't be in white really just is if it's an all white gown that can be mistaken for a wedding dress aha otherwise i think it's fine that a part of the dress is white

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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    It's a lovely dress and it doesn't look at all like a "white gown." It clearly has white in it, but it doesn't look remotely bridal. I don't think there's a risk of annoying the bride.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I think it’s perfect for the wedding you described. The red accessories will look great!
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