Do I have to go shopping before this wedding

Do I have to go shopping before this wedding?

August 31, 2012 7:48 AM Subscribe

Some friends of mine got married last month in India, and they're having a large evening reception this weekend. I know that colorful is the way to go, but all of my colorful dresses are too casual. What I have left is a mostly black dress with a few grey panels, and a mostly white dress with a light blue floral print. Would either of those be ok, or should I go shopping this weekend? The bride had previously said that "a dress you would wear to an American wedding" is fine, and I don't want to pester her asking for specifics when I'm sure she has other things on her mind right now!

posted by amarynth to clothing, beauty, fashion (16 answers total)

The white and blue one sounds fine. How are they cut? Either way, I'd go Cocktailjurken 2013 for the lighter colored one. It's summer.

posted A-lijn Avondjurken by phunniemee at 7:50 AM on August 31 [1 favorite]

South Asian speaking (if that matters) - Yes, don't go out of your Eenvoudige Trouwjurken way. If you would wear either of these dresses to an American wedding, then I feel you can take the bride at her word and just wear either of them. White and blue sounds good for a summer ceremony.

posted by Ziggy500 at 7:52 AM on August 31

I wore a black dress to an Indian post-wedding reception (although it was in November, not summer). I wore bright red satin shoes to liven it up. I did not feel out of place. There was plenty of bright color going on with other guests but I don't think I stood out for not wearing bright colors!

Don't worry, if you would wear one of those dresses to an American wedding, you will be fine.

posted by mskyle at 7:57 AM on August 31

It's evening - white dresses can look a bit out of place. You could wear the black one with colorful jewelry and shoes. Nicely painted nails, cute shoes, bright earrings and a pashmina would look great!