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writes:HELP NEEDED!!! I know this has nothing to do with relationships but all input wanted!!My cousin gets married in April...and from my direct family (mum, dad, brother) im the one who has to attend the whole day (as in ceremony at church and party afterwards) (this will be my first wedding so im excited)However can I wear black???Im a larger girl (UK size 22/24) and obviously black is slimming and theres this dress I love which comes in many colours and has a gold with diamond band on it under the bust (Its a gorgeous dress and costs alot of money) and obviously Id wear gold shoes and a gold handbag and accessories if any to match the gold band on the dress....but is that acceptable? Black in April?
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (23 January 2012):
 It used to be that you were supposed never to wear black or white at a wedding, but if that Middleton girl gets away with wearing white at a Royal Wedding , in fact gets lots of compliments, I don't see why you should not dress in black at something surely less formal :)
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (23 January 2012):
 exactly what tennisstar said... Black is fine as long as you are not 100% in black.. a splash of color (gold under the bustline and gold shoes sounds perfect)
go have fun!
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (23 January 2012):
 If you don't want to wear black you could go with a dark green or navy, but personally I think black is fine for any occasion.
It's usually safer to dress up then down for weddings :)
What does the invitation say? Formal/semi-formal, casual? Do they have a color scheme?
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (23 January 2012):
 Black is accepted any time or place.
It is totally acceptable to wear black to a wedding. The rule is to throw in a hint of color, even if it's a neutral, somewhere in the mix. You want to avoid looking goth or morbid.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 January 2012): The Bride Wears white, traditionally. Its 2012 and so many traditions are no longer observed. So I don't see how wearing a black evening/cocktail dress will be so taboo.
If it makes you look great, and you will feel great, and you are there to support your cousin on her day; I don't think what you are wearing will be of importance to her.
Have at I says.
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reader, katiekate +, writes (22 January 2012):
 Absolutely! Just pair the black dress with a colorful clutch, jewelry, scarf, shoes, or something else to spice it up and look a little more festive.
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reader, aphexinfinite +, writes (22 January 2012):
 black is ok for whenever however everyone sees weddings as a colourful day. I think as long as its tasteful with a bit of colour its fine. As you said your going to wear gold fantastic that will break it up and not look like your going to a funeral. I would wear a head piece, this will draw less attention to your choice of colour. Some people wear hats or head piece so its up to you. Try to wear sensible shoes trust me by nightfall you will regret it if you go for something uncomfortable you will want to sit all night not dance. For a start drink as little as possible its a long day and ive been to many weddings, my best advice for 2 glass of wine or champagne have 1 of water so by 10pm youll still be happy and not sloshed out your face lol as these things generally last till 1pm anyway. hope thats helpful aphex xx
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