Red is one of my favourite colours, in fact my red dress is one of my absolute favourite pieces. However when I mentioned to a friend that I was going to wear it to a wedding I was met with a gasp of outrage! Besides wearing white – obviously a big no, no, it seems red and black are somewhat frowned upon for wedding guests. Red seen as too sexy, black too morbid. I can’t agree with this at all, I think red is such a cheerful colour and there isn’t a happier occasion than a wedding. The trick is to make the colour more friendly with the right accessories, I wouldn’t say wear a little red dress with back seem stockings and black stilettos for the occasion. Rather I would ‘pretty it up’ using so summery and laid back pieces. To illustrate I chose this stunning red dress from Zac Posen it has such a beautiful cut with a fitted bodice and full skirt. The Calvin Klein Collection shoes instantly give it a more day time and summery look, the colours breaking up the block of red. Adding a bold statement necklace takes eyes away from the cleavage and ads another colour contrast, this one is from Rosantica. I chose a simple and classic black and white clutch from Lena Erziak which ties in with the shoes. As I am not really one for a facinator and up-do, I thought this unique ear cuff from Husamel Odeh would look amazing, shown off with hair tucked behind the ear. The jacket was an easy choice for me, I don’t think you can beat a biker for throwing on with absolutely anything, yes even evening dresses. This luxe Wunderkind snake print makes the perfect update. Very wearable red indeed!
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I wore a figure hugging red Westwood dress for my brothers wedding. I made sure I clashed with the bridesmaids, Me and the bride didn’t get on!
I had guests wear red and black for my wedding, in fact most women wore black, you should wear what you feel happy and comfortable in, weddings need to lighten up, I’m so glad mine was a relaxed affair, no wedding dress for me….
Haa ha ha thats hilarious!
You looked amazing at your wedding, I think I would take the same approach if I got married, life’s too short to not wear what you want to x
That’s so funny, because I was wondering about this just yesterday. My brother’s wedding is coming up in June, and I was going through my closet trying to see if I had anything appropriate to wear, or if I needed to save up for something new. I think I might just go with this:
http://pupe.ameba.jp/item/31QgIi0aIrJO/53Yk0UNuXJYE/
I think that would be perfect for a wedding x
Red?? Never heard of that – and I used to work in a wedding venue – I’ve heard black is too sombre, but never red. How odd.
In fact, 3 years ago dark red was THE colour for bridesmaids and is still popular. My mum wore red when I got married.
Maybe it’s a northern thing, Ive seen it for Xmas brides but it tends to be a no-no for guests, weird huh!
I love red – can’t see why anyone would take offence at it – how odd!
That dress is gorgeous and I like the way you’ve styled it with that necklace and shoes.
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Ha ha! Black is practically mandatory in New York. And I wore red as my sister’s matron of honor. (It wasn’t too matronly.) There are such different standards from city to city!
I must add my beautiful red Westwood dress lasted longer in my wardrobe than the marriage. I still wore it after a few times, thats the thing with beautiful garments, they are built to last. I sold the dress a few years ago partly because every time I spotted it my wardrobe it reminded me of the evil witch, and Westwood shouldn’t be tainted.
Nope, Westwood should not be tainted! x