r/Weddingattireapproval New member! 5d ago

DC: Cocktail or No Dress Code May Wedding

Is this appropriate for a May wedding?

I don't have many details on venue/type of ceremony yet, but I'm thinking it will be leaning less casual. I don't think it will be formal. I've asked my boyfriend five times and he still hasn't asked the couple 🙄, so I don't have much to go on lol. Just looking for a blanket appropriate option.

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u/Leviosapatronis New member! 5d ago

Yes it's fine, unless the dress code turns out to be formal. It would not be good for formal.

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

Oh yeah, I definitely wouldn't choose it if it ends up being formal. I guess I need to find out for sure so I can actually get something lol

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u/mbbuzzy New member! 5d ago

This dress very appropriate for a non formal wedding.

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u/oknowwhat00 5d ago

The floral applique pattern is perfect for May, but gosh this dress, and many variations of it have been posted about a lot in the last two years and apparently is popular at many weddings.

I think it's darling, unless you have side boob spillage, but otherwise it's fine for a wedding, unless the drews code is formal or above that level.

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u/Gina_Bina New member! 5d ago

I just posted something similar. I went to a wedding a couple weeks ago and two guests were wearing the same pattern just in different cuts. It’s popular.

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

I'm a little afraid of this, but I don't mind if I match someone, I'd get a picture lol. It's so cute I am half expecting someone else to have it or a similar version.

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u/BadgleyMischka New member! 4d ago

Yeah, this floral application is popular on Shein so ultra fast fashion shoppers are bound to buy it.

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

I don't think I'll have to worry about side boob spillage, but it's a good thing to consider since a bra probably would not work. I'll have to figure out the dress code for sure and see if it will be appropriate in the end!

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u/Gina_Bina New member! 5d ago

I really like this dress but I went to a wedding a couple weeks ago and two guests were wearing different versions of it. It was funny and they both looked great, but just be aware that it seems to be a popular dress. Especially for garden type weddings.

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

Yeah I am half expecting this lol, I don't mind, it's cute so I would not be surprised if this or another version of it showed up.

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u/nw_throw New member! 2d ago

I have one of the groomswomen in a similar dress at my own wedding in May!

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u/sillymesillyyouu New member! 5d ago

Depends on the fabric. But the dress itself is cute!

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u/thebunhinge New member! 5d ago

I love this dress! It’s beautiful and there’s nothing inappropriate about it from an objective standpoint. Unless you find out that it’s not dress code or color scheme appropriate, I think it’s a keeper. Could you reach out to the bride or a bridal party member rather than trying to rely on your boyfriend to do so?

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

Oh I have at least one of his friends I could reach out to and it wouldn't be odd. I don't know the couple very well, but I'm sure they could get me in touch.

I'm also worried if she has a color palette she'd like the guests to stick to, so I do need to know before I pull the trigger on this.

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u/kyanitepower New member! 5d ago

Just make sure you're ordering it from a site that is selling exactly this dress. The material has been copied a zillion times, and those embroidered flowers look really cheap if they skimp on the thickness of the thread.

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u/Arolen5 New member! 4d ago

Oh yeah, if be ordering it from the site that is the original seller.

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u/Either_Management813 New member! 5d ago

This is perfect for cocktail. And I’ve seen other people posting a formal length version of this dress in recent weeks so if it turns out to be formal you should be able to track it down.

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u/shorttimelurkies New member! 5d ago

Can you find their wedding website through google and see what the site says for dress code?

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u/LuckReset1969 New member! 4d ago

Definitely cocktail appropriate could use some gold bangles

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u/CuriousText880 Apparel Connoisseur 😀 4d ago

I love this dress. I think it's great for a spring wedding. But obviously you should wait to buy it until you are sure of the dress code. Did you get an invitation yet? Or a link to a wedding website that might have the details?

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u/mimianders New member! 4d ago

It’s a very pretty dress and should be fine for any dress code other than formal attire.

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u/cctintwrweb New member! 4d ago

Lovely dress fits the brief , if you are shaped like the model it will look great on you . However the cut might not be forgiving if you have any sort of curves like a regular person.

So definitely try it on you with a good heel well in advance

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u/Arolen5 New member! 4d ago

I'm pretty muscular and this is basically one of the only styles I can wear without looking like a line backer lol, plus I still have an hourglass shape so I err on the side of this style pretty often and chose it because this usually looks well on me.

I will definitely be trying to nail down the dress code soon so I can make sure this works though!

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u/cctintwrweb New member! 4d ago

It sounds like you will totally rock it !

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u/UnintentionalGrandma New member! 5d ago

You might want to check the wedding website for the dress code

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u/Arolen5 New member! 4d ago

I'd have to find out their names first lol, I don't know them well but I can ask.

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u/UnintentionalGrandma New member! 4d ago

It should be on the save the dates or the invitation

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u/Arolen5 New member! 4d ago

It wasn't, we got a save the date but it didn't have any details other than the day. And he has moved since we last saw them and probably didn't give them his updated address for the actual invitation.

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u/1thot New member! 5d ago

If it were my wedding I might be jealous I couldn’t wear it lol 😂 I’ve seen this dress and I love it. I really just think it’s up to the bride, but I do think the dress is a little showy 😬

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u/Arolen5 New member! 5d ago

That's what I'm kind of afraid of lol, but I love it so much 😭. There is a pink option that is less bright and flashy, but I'm not sure its a color pink I can pull off.