What I Would Prefer to Wear!

Love it!

“I have nothing to wear!”   Those are usually the words that come out of my mouth when I have been formally invited to any type of event.  Weddings are usually the worst for me because I have about 5 chic “go-to” type dresses….in black.  And perhaps it is the “old-fashioned” girl in me…but unless I’m working I cannot bring myself to wear black to a wedding.

Some modern etiquette outlets say it is perfectly acceptable to wear black or even white to a wedding (Wedding Channel.com), but I have my reasons for going against the tide.

• Weddings are festive occasions!  Black does not say festive.
• Black is the color of mourning…need I say more?
• My only exception to this would be if the event is black tie optional.  Then you can get away with a formal black dress.
• While white may be festive…it is the bride’s color.  Even if she is in champagne, ivory or any other color…unless the invite says “Dress in White” its a no.

So then what is the solution?  If you’re like me and love your little black dresses, invest in one or two alternates.  I have two lovely brown dresses that serve me well at weddings and just about any function for which black simply won’t do!