Can i wear this to a wedding?

That is not a white dress. Anyone who gets upset that microscopic polka dots are upstaging and disrespecting a bride has their own problems to deal with. As long as the invitation mentions semi formal/cocktail dress code, it is perfectly acceptable. Wear it and have a great time.

View Quoted Comment Thank you Michelle this is my 3rd wedding ever in 30 years. I appreciate your comment I was freaking out a bit.

Also if black is that taboo, all men would be turned away at the door unless they were in colored suits. You never see it happen because it’s an old wives take that people don’t follow anymore because they realized there is a double standard.

I think that dress is totally fine to wear as a guest!

That dress is very pretty and fine to wear to any wedding.

View Quoted Comment OP, The etiquette prohibition is for an all white, bridal looking dress, not a patterned dress. That goes for almost any amount of white.


Michelle, This was the traditional rule as black dresses were considered more appropriate to mourning attire and therefore wearing black was like saying you disapprove the marriage, It’s nothing to do with men’s clothing since dark or black suits on men have always been common. Wearing black is common where I live but is still considered a no-no in traditional circles and some regions of the US.