Leave the red dress at home if you’re attending a wedding soon
Trying to find an appropriate wedding guest outfit can be tricky at the best of times, but there are certain rules we stick by when it comes to a loved one’s big day.
The main dress code we follow is to simply not wear a white dress or even a white suit. Nobody wants to upstage the bride by taking the spotlight off her so staying well away from white or cream ensembles is essential.
However, there’s another key colour experts believe we should avoid wearing to a wedding.
Red is the colour you should avoid, especially for the sake of the bride because it’s just a little too striking for a guest outfit.
There’s no doubt the bright colour will catch people’s attention, but a guest shouldn’t take the spotlight away from the bride, or groom for that matter.
It is their special day after all and we want to ensure it’s the celebration they hoped for.
According to Brides, one wedding planner said wearing red is too bold.
They said: “Tradition dictates guests avoid wearing red out of fear that it could take attention away from the happy couple.
“Visually, it’s quite bold. In a photo, your eye is immediately drawn to the color, especially if it’s next to neutrals like white, black, gray, or beige.”
The myth about wearing red dresses to weddings
There is also the old-fashioned claim that wearing red to a wedding could have a hidden meaning.
And it’s one you would rather not be associated with.
Many people believe that wearing red signifies that you had a fling or slept with the groom at some point.
The best thing to do is to check in with the couple and see if they’ve got any major issues. They’ll likely tell people about a dress code whether it’s a black-tie affair or something more casual.
Most couples won’t care because they’ll be too focused on celebrating the best day of their lives.
However, it’s always nice to be considerate of others, right?
We say leave the red gúnas at home and opt for something more subtle.
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