Is it okay to wear BLACK to a wedding?

Question

im a guest at a wedding this weekend. i plan on wearing a 'simple' black dress. its sleeveless, but NOT spaghetti straps. its cut a little above the knees. from the waist down, the dress is pleated.

i think the dress is cute, but is it appropriate to wear balck to a wedding??? i was going to dress up the outfit with a pair of gold shoes & gold accessories. simple hair & make up.

P.S. i found out the colors for the bridal party dresses are white & black.

HELP! i dont want to look like a fool...

Answer 1

Wearing a black dress is fine, its elegant. But if you are still uncomfortable, ask the bride.

Answer 2

Yes as long as it doesn't look to funereal-esque. It used to be a no-no but it is acceptable now. Don't get a dress that looks too similar to the bridesmaids gowns though. You don't want to be confused with the wedding party.

Answer 3

You can but if you listen to superstitions its a bad omen and represents bringing bad luck to the couple getting married

Answer 4

Yes, I think its ok to wear black. Just as long as its not stuffy and formal looking, like something you'd wear to a funeral. Maybe get some bright and colorful heels to go with it, to add a splash of color. And get a colorful clutch purse.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

black isnt really the color for celebrating....

so u'd be the odd one out if you wore black

Answer 6

When you said you were wearing a plain black dress to a wedding I was like OMG! But then when you said you were adding all of the gold accessories and I was like that would be the cutest!!! I think it is fine to wear black the a wedding just as long as you do wear those gold accessories!!!!!

Answer 7

yes but if it goes in on the waist wear like pumps. or you could do like a milti colored coolpattern headband scarf thing idk

Answer 8

No it is not appropriate to wear black to a wedding. Especially if the bride's colors are black and white.  

Answer 9

umm check wut colors the wedding is going to b