She Wore White To A Wedding
My Wedding Dress - Galvan London
When I was in high school, I worked at an upscale clothing boutique near my family’s apartment in Queens, NY. One day, a strikingly attractive woman walked into the store looking for a dress for a wedding she was attending. Eager to help, I started showing her our collection of cocktail dresses. However, she bypassed all my suggestions and went straight for a white dress. Even at a young age, I knew the unwritten rule: you don’t wear white to someone else’s wedding. But this client was undeterred; she wanted to wear white because the bride was marrying her ex-boyfriend, and she wanted to make a statement. So, what did I do? I did what any 16-year-old working in retail would do—I sold her the dress!
Mother & Daughter - Photo - Chloe Leblanc
Fast forward to today, I recently came across a social media post from a wedding where people commented that the mother of the bride upstaged her daughter. The mom was in a stunning floral dress, looking absolutely radiant. Yet, some comments suggested she should have toned it down. It seemed absurd to me—she looked beautiful, and there’s no reason she shouldn’t embrace that. We live in a world where anyone can voice their opinions from behind a screen, often without considering the context or the people involved. Nowadays, older women are taking care of themselves, looking and feeling younger than ever, and dressing to reflect that.
Last year, I assisted a client who needed a dress for a destination wedding. She explicitly stated she didn’t want to “stand out” and preferred not to draw attention with her outfit. While I understood her desire for subtlety, I still aimed to find her a dress that made her feel exceptional. I selected a few options, and there was one dress that I believed was outstanding. She tried them all on, and ultimately, she chose the very dress I had envisioned for her. She loved how it looked and felt, and it was clear she felt special in it. Out of all the dresses she could have chosen, I was thrilled she picked the one that made her shine rather than blend into the background.
So, is it truly possible to upstage the bride? After all, she is the focal point of the event simply by being the bride. Of course, wearing white to a wedding is a blatant breach of etiquette and an obvious attempt to steal the spotlight. But beyond such extreme cases, the chances of someone outshining the bride are slim. The bride is celebrated for a reason, and her happiness and joy naturally make her the center of attention.
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In the end, the key is to feel confident and beautiful in what you wear, regardless of the occasion. Embrace your style, honor the event, and remember that true elegance lies in how you carry yourself.
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