White bridesmaids dresses?

[Deleted User]

The bride is considering bridesmaids wearing white/ivory, my concern is that there's not many formal events we could wear it to again (ie couldn't wear a white dress to other weddings/engagement events, holiday parties). Does anyone have experience with this? Or ideas as to where I can wear a formal white dress? Thanks!

MesmrEwe

There aren't many formal events that someone can wear a black bridesmaid dress to ever again either, it's the chosen attire for the wedding, choose something they're comfortable wearing that day!  If the dress is yours, you could always purchase the proper dye and dye it after to a different color...

SP29

Why couldn't you wear a white or ivory dress to another party?

White generally works very well with summer parties, and could go very well for Christmas (I'm thinking silver or blue jewelry/shoes for that winter wonderland/snowflake feel).

However, if you truly feel uncomfortable in that colour, you could let the bride know this.

glasgowtolondon

I have never been able to wear any of the 5 bridesmaids dresses I've been asked to wear to any other event, despite what the brides all said when they picked them! However I don't see that the colour of any of them was the issue - more the style. Has the bride dictated a particular style or just asked for white dresses? If you and any other BMs have freedom to choose or give input then I don't see any reason a white dress couldn't be reworn anymore than coral or navy, you just need to find the right style. What about something a little less formal (not a gown, maybe cocktail length)?

Eta: formal, not casual

glasgowtolondon

Wtf??? Deleted user already? Well, you're fucking welcome for the advice, amyincanada

AddieCake

That was one hell of a fast run away.

glasgowtolondon

I guess none of us told her she could wear a white BM dress to the bar?