I probably would not wear something like this to a wedding, although I think the style, cut, and color are adorable. It's made of polyester and I don't think those kind of fabrics are nice for such special occasions. I tend to stay away from polyester and jersey knits for dressy affairs, and I'm too scared to wear shiny fabrics when I know a lot of pictures will be taken. It's a lesson I wished I learned earlier, but fabric makes the dress.
Sometimes you can get an indication of how upscale the wedding will be by the invitation. Look closely, is it linen or other nice paper? Or does it look kind of home made? Did they get a real calligrapher to handwrite out the invitations or did they print them out on their computer? Sometimes the invitations indicate the dress code. Black tie means you must wear a long gown. Black tie optional means you can wear a shorter dress but expect that some people will be decked out in tuxedos and gowns. If it's an afternoon or outdoor wedding the dress code is a little simpler. There is a big difference between an afternoon outdoor wedding with a buffet reception, and an evening wedding at a hotel. An evening wedding always costs more than an afternoon wedding, and the attire usually follows suit.
Whatever you decide I hope you have a fun time, I love weddings!
Last edited by Palestrina; 11-01-2009 at 09:55 AM.
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