https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:15:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi/page/2#post-711449 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:22:42 +0000 MegWag 711449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Awesome! Thanks. Now I just have to find one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. TK Maxx, here I come :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi/page/2#post-710690 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:01:11 +0000 illumina 710690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: I wouldn't wear all black, but I've noticed a lot of people starting to wear black dresses with hints of white or another colour to break it up a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi/page/2#post-710674 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:58:46 +0000 sarac 710674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Woah, it's not kosher to wear black to a wedding there? Difficult! I think that floral dress works, but it isn't cocktail formal for sure. How about a big classy necklace over it? Something that matches but has some big flairy drama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi/page/2#post-710594 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:40:19 +0000 illumina 710594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: Yes of course it would be fine. Ladies are starting to wear white/ivory dresses to weddings lately, I don't think it's so much of a faux pas as it used to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-710543 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:27:19 +0000 MegWag 710543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Thanks! So if I did an Ivory fascinator, would that be ok? All my American friends would be disappointed if I didn't have something on my head in the pictures ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-710530 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:22:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 710530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I love both ASOS maxi options you posted, but I think the one-shoulder would be best (the v-neck might be a little too revealing!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-710495 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:08:41 +0000 illumina 710495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: I haven't been to many weddings where people are wearing hats... people my age tend to wear fascinators, if anything. I've never worn anything on my head as it's not really me. Your dress sounds really nice :) (btw, I'm British) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-710490 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:06:36 +0000 MrsTiz 710490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.zulily.com/p/pinkblush-aqua-crochet-maternity-strapless-maxi-dress-women-46932-3174539.html?pos=11&#038;e=1&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.zulily.com/p/pinkblush-aqua-crochet-maternity-strapless-maxi-dress-women-46932-3174539.html?pos=11&#038;e=1&#038;amp</a>; What about something like this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-709273 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:41:19 +0000 regberadaisy 709273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I like the top one best and think it will look gorgeous on you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708929 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:21:27 +0000 loveisstrange 708929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the ASOS maxi you posted. I think the flowered one it too casual, unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708916 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:18:04 +0000 tysonja 708916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i really like the one shoulder dress! both of the 'fancy' maxi's you posted are gorgeous and i think would work better for the evening :)</p> <p>have fun!! i love weddings! esp big elaborate ones! and especially for family :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708894 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:12:48 +0000 prettylizy 708894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you get a pregnancy pass to wear almost anything, but those asos dresses are to die for and totally worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708878 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:08:38 +0000 lemondrop 708878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnancy = free pass, everyone just wants to see the belly anyway :)</p> <p>However, I agree to go with a black maxi and bling it up with some gold or pearls. Black anything would fit in well with cocktail attire. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708873 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:06:05 +0000 MegWag 708873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I love the first ASOS dress! Slight threadjack... I'm going to my first British wedding next month and need some help with what to wear. My husband is useless on these matters. It's a 2pm ceremony at the Ramada Solihull outside Birmingham in early May. I'm planning to wear a dusty rose dress that is fairly dressy and tea length. Now I'm under the impression I need a hat. Right? Is ivory ok, or is that a faux pas and reserved for the bride? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708726 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:12:27 +0000 Cherrybee 708726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: Ooh, emerald would be lovely! I am the queen of the LBD, though - well I was until I got this huge bump!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708718 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:09:05 +0000 LazyLightning 708718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: dang! When i hear "cocktail" I think 'little black dress'. Oh well, how about royal blue, or another 'jewel tone' like emerald? :) I like the two you posted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708697 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:01:39 +0000 2PeasinaPod 708697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the two that you just posted are a bit more appropriate than the one you have now. I think the one now would be ok for the civil ceremony, but you should go a little dressier for the swanky one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708691 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:38 +0000 Cherrybee 708691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: It's considered rude over here in the UK to wear black to a wedding!! Which is a shame because I have a beautiful black dress that would be perfect!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708690 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:19 +0000 Maysprout 708690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I like both of those blue dresses you just posted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708686 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:59:18 +0000 Arden 708686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I think the last one is great! Very dressy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708685 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:59:08 +0000 Maysprout 708685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like @Foodnerd81 idea. The length is probably fine and you're pregnant so you want to be comfortable but I think you might feel a little under dressed up in the floral dress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708683 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:58:36 +0000 LazyLightning 708683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say wear a maxi, but maybe in a solid color or black? That way, it's a dressy one, not too casual or beachy. Not that the one you have is beachy, but it might not be dressy enough for "cocktail dress". That said I also agree with others that you can where whatever the heck you want. I'm 33 weeks and there is no way I'd be caught in some short "cocktail dress". Between the veins, the swelling, and the general discomfort in my own skin, this is simply not something that would be happening for me! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708682 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:58:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 708682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the first one! I think that would be perfect. </p> <p>But I still do think you could wear the original one and the only reason I'd be considering a new one is that you are immediate family. Also, it's not that hard to talk me into shopping for something new...:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708674 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:19 +0000 Cherrybee 708674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Yes, that's nice, although it's a jersey fabric which is a bit more casual. </p> <p>How about this: </p> <p><a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Maternity/ASOS-Maternity-Grecian-Maxi-Dress-With-Wrap-Front/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2740670&#038;WT.ac=rec_viewed" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Maternity/ASOS-Maternity-Grecian-Maxi-Dress-With-Wrap-Front/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2740670&#038;WT.ac=rec_viewed</a></p> <p>or this: </p> <p><a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Maternity/ASOS-Maternity-Exclusive-Maxi-Dress-With-One-Shoulder/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2848813&#038;WT.ac=rec_viewed" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Maternity/ASOS-Maternity-Exclusive-Maxi-Dress-With-One-Shoulder/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2848813&#038;WT.ac=rec_viewed</a></p> <p>Okay, I'm seeing a plan forming.....! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708654 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:51:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 708654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually think a solid color is a little dressier, so I think if you do decide to get something new, you could still do a maxi, just in a darker solid. Like this one, from the same site: <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/maternity/shop-department/maternity-navy-gathered-jersey-maxi-dress_245745841?icSort=Price+(Low+to+High)" rel="nofollow">http://www.newlook.com/shop/maternity/shop-department/maternity-navy-gathered-jersey-maxi-dress_245745841?icSort=Price+(Low+to+High)</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708620 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:44:00 +0000 Cherrybee 708620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Hahaha!! I like it!! :-)</p> <p>@highwire: @regberadaisy: I've attached a pic at the bottom in case this link doesn't work where you are: </p> <p><a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/maternity/shop-department/maternity-black-and-blue-floral-belted-maxi-dress_272826709?productFind=search" rel="nofollow">http://www.newlook.com/shop/maternity/shop-department/maternity-black-and-blue-floral-belted-maxi-dress_272826709?productFind=search</a></p> <p>It's not a particularly dressy maxi, although it is very pretty. It would be perfect for a pretty spring/summer wedding... which it turns out they are not having, despite having it in the spring/summer!!! </p> <p>@Bluebonnet: I can't wear flats and a short dress because I'm small and overweight! It makes my legs look massive!!! Sob!! </p> <p>I'm erring on the side of getting something more fancy and wearing this particuar maxi to the civil ceremony. It's a pain in the bottom though because we have to pay to travel there, pay to kennel our two dogs for 5 days, buy a present, buy two outfits.... I'm so, so grateful that my inlaws have offered to pay the £800 hotel bill for us! I'd rather not spend too much - and nice, fancy maternity dresses are so hard to find without the huge price tag! sob sob!! </p> [attach=2581/13/ml3yye.600x600.a1c25845-96cd-4674-a877-55f25e51e1cb.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708618 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:43:24 +0000 Mrsbells 708618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree you can wear a maxi and then dress it up, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708501 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:18:13 +0000 pl0508 708501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wear the maxi and just dress it up ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708472 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:14:20 +0000 dagret 708472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you weren't pregnant, I'd say go with something dressier. But one of the things I loved about being pregnant is that i could wear things that are more casual all the time and no one cared. Wear the maxi, just make it look more bohemian chic than outdoor festival with your accessories. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-a-wedding-invitation-says-cocktail-dress-can-i-wear-a-maxi#post-708425 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:05:07 +0000 illumina 708425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly I'd just wear the maxi... whenever I've had an invite that asks for something specific, I always see loads of guests that don't adhere to it 100%. Besides, you're pregnant... Being comfortable is way more important. They're family, they'll understand :) </p>