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"Too white" to wear as a wedding guest?

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My FI's cousin is getting married in April.  I have a dress in my closet that I'd like to wear, but I'm not sure if it's "too white."  It's a Banana Republic dress, in eggshell, with colorful print, and I was thinking of wearing a colored cardigan and matching colored shoes, to detract from the eggshell. 

Would it work, or is it too close to white to be considered etiquette-safe?  I don't want to be "that guest."  Or am I overthinking it?

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  • noodle_oonoodle_oo member
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    Ooh, that dress is *gorgeous*!  I'm not sure on the color, it almost looks gold in the picture.  To me, it is right on the edge... so just to be safe, I wouldn't wear it.  But that's just me!  I know at a recent wedding I went to, a guest wore a white dress and everyone was talking about it.  It was much whiter than the one you posted, but I still wouldn't want to take a chance on being gossiped over or pissing anyone off.  Good luck!
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  • CA2MT4EveRCA2MT4EveR member
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    I always find white dresses when I am looking for a dress to wear.  Can you ask your cousin what she thinks?  Maybe dress it up with some colored heels and a cardigan?
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  • kd.josephkd.joseph
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    I think the fact that it is a print, and you will be wearing a colorful cardigan will make it just fine. It's not that white really. Very Pretty.
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  • jenn.danieljenn.daniel
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    I think if you're wearing a cardigan it'd be fine.  It's a really pretty dress.
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  • lizstill13lizstill13 member
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    I think with a cardigan it will be enough color that no one will notice the base color in the dress.
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  • I <3 SeabassI <3 Seabass
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    Someone wore something similar to my wedding and as the bride I really didn't care, and actually didn't really notice until we got our pictures back.

    But as a guest I personally wouldn't wear that dress. That's just me though and I do think you'd be fine wearing it, especially if you had a cardigan.

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  • wcvsb3b5wcvsb3b5
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    I always err on the side of caution with things like this. Generally, if I have to question it I don't wear it but that's just me...
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  • BubbaLovesHimBubbaLovesHim
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    Personally I think its fine since you are giong to be pairing it with a colorful cardigan.

    But i really think it depends on the bride. I wore an off white dress with navy polk a dots all over the dress to a wedding once thinking it would be okay because it wasnt pure white and it had dots allll over it. However after the wedding i got a nasty message from the bride asking why i wore white to her wedding. I also never got a thank you note for my gift from that bride (that has nothing to do with the story but i thought id throw it in there)

    ask your cousin what she thinks would be my advice.
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  • bethsmilesbethsmiles member
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    Personally I think its fine to wear. No one is going to mistake you for the bride. But some brides would care so why don't you ask your cousin? that way you will know for sure.


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  • stacelace22stacelace22
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    oooh la la! Love it...I say its probably fine. Especially, if you are planning to wear the colored cardigan. But if you are really worried, I agree with pp...just ask the bride to be what she thinks.
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  • alinkchickaalinkchicka
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    I think it is fine and you shoud wear it.  However I am a bride that wouldnt be mad about anything unless someone actually came in a floor length wedding dress.
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  • ces25cces25c member
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    I wouldn't mind at my wedding, especially with some colored accessories.  It doesn't look the least bit "bridal" to me.  Maybe double check with the bride, or if you aren't close ask FI's mom/grandma/aunt what they think.
    As for BubbaLovesHim's post, your dress was no excuse for the bride to be rude to you or ignore etiquette.
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  • MrsJPalamarMrsJPalamar member
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    I had that happen with my usher, she bought a dress from whtie house black market. White with black floral print. My ex's father actually yelled at her about it saying it was not okay to wear. She sent me a message and asked me as the bride. I was fine with it.

    I would say it is fine, but also maybe message the bride and make sure.
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