Rules have changed. People are wearing white whether it's pre or post Labor day if they want to or not. But what happened to placing the bride above yourself?
I think another valid question is how much black is permissible as well! When I was growing up, my mom never allowed us to wear black to a wedding. Now people are doing it all the time.. I think it is important to break it up with some color so that you don't look like you're attending a funeral.
Here the girls from SATC are attending a funeral...so their black frocks are valid.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pNe0L1Vae2jEaToG4ju93darYbAbS3YJxiaNHNIUrAQoi07F2dPoBqrekEhKGwuUecOuEgE4Jd3shDGWkw42lCDXwl6qxCNXv5ifeXVhFwnTIUKcttpMcsNed5dANFACpkhmDKoj1SM/s320/black.jpg)
I wanted to post this for fun...Scarlet O'Hara wore black when she was in mourning for her husband while attending a party. She was dressed appropriately, yes, but she earned the evil stares for dancing while she was supposed to be in mourning.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVfiMOVhB79E7zf7uF_Jd9DL_K-vNKg2aKZPzgQnEE_agy1kXL0EBEE9h32M1LR9sTO1MtdMxvJt8Ni75vIODUxinbaba_oIGbPaXYmanKvdIC1lQH7z58XI13yAhJHcSRGeh-jNf9B4/s320/black+scarlet.jpg)
Here is an inspiration board mixing black, white, and green...completely acceptable choices of wedding attire. Mixing patterns and prints with black/white will not earn you blaming looks.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHqAgwCbdwqdsmqEO_VkkM6AOF2vT3nxVeRA4WYZtQd4ixl7n0yisUaNinbsUFrGRhVgk35UBeW92-u_9j5F1cABdPnpP67wrYE3THhKxBGshTaUqUZ9q8mu5nFgznVgZpVYMyNNJGl8/s320/black+wedding.jpg)
Yes, Audrey, you are most often the epitome of style and grace, but please do not attend a wedding inspired by this outfit...Or with "tada!!!" arms while coming down the stairs...the bride may ninja kick you out.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2VF2ahnq9DFtuYuVo8oWaH_g52q9lrBZnymY-30vzovgVQPyoI7zkM3P1yPWtOXpknFZw5SH4yUOrposbRLtEFrAMkDrU_qpopROJXqyoMk-eRL-rzX8cMXGJdTj7FCL3PB8GuO5CXM/s320/black+red.jpg)
To sum it up? Let's be honest, brides are fragile creatures. Best not to mess with her emotions and wear all black or all white. Even to showers I feel awkward if I wear all white...I've worn a white cotton dress but kept my yellow cardigan on the entire time. Some brides like to wear all white to each party/event pertaining to the big day.
Thank you! You're right on about the black and red too- love your blog! ;)
ReplyDeleteCracking up...this is so true and write it perfectly...:D
ReplyDeleteGreat summary Bakes.
<3