https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 12:17:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822974 Wed, 16 May 2018 20:39:08 +0000 lady baltimore 2822974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get white jeans (capris if it will be hot), as those are the only white bottoms I can imagine wearing again (and I am also not a khakis person). I'd worry that something else I grabbed for cheap would be see-through!</p> <p>FWIW, I think a light pattern (metallic or pastel on white) would be totally within the dress code! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822906 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:36:05 +0000 josina 2822906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: @Ms. RV: I have the first dress in long sleeve and LOVE it. Super flattering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822898 Wed, 16 May 2018 14:41:26 +0000 snowjewelz 2822898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get white casual-ish carpis/ankle pants; I have those and I wear them normally (less now that I have kids). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822868 Wed, 16 May 2018 12:18:46 +0000 Hypatia 2822868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had only one bridesmaid /maid of honor (small backyard wedding) and I told her she could wear whatever cut of dress she liked, just to do fall colors. On the day of, she showed up in a pastel purple skirt and a black top (literally not a) a dress or b) fall colors). I didn't say a word about it, though. How she expects to get that many people to all comply, I have no idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822856 Wed, 16 May 2018 11:46:57 +0000 LuLu Mom 2822856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. tons of cheap white dresses on Amazon if you wanted to go super cheap. Old navy as well when they have a 50% off sale.<br /> 2. I would do white pants because I would get more use out of them and just realize I would probably look weird with whit eon white (along with everyone else)<br /> 3. similar, I once was invited to a wedding that said "no black dresses, those are for funerals!" and then all the bridesmaids ended up being in black...wth? haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822851 Wed, 16 May 2018 11:34:54 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2822851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: omg, i'm going to an evening wedding this summer that is "formal cocktail attire" (ie: it is black tie, but she refuses to call it that)....but the bride said strictly no black, red, or white. (I understand no white). Yeah, a formal evening wedding where black is prohibited....wtf?!<br /> Best part, the bride who made these rules attended a relatives wedding a few weeks ago, wearing a bright red dress. So apparently it is ok to wear that to other people's weddings, just not hers... ::eyeroll:: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822849 Wed, 16 May 2018 11:21:13 +0000 looch 2822849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am thinking about my closet and I have a ton of options, haha. I have a white circle skirt, white jeans, white ankle length pants, a white eyelet dress, ivory trousers...but none of it actually could be pulled into an outfit so I feel your pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822848 Wed, 16 May 2018 11:13:36 +0000 Truth Bombs 2822848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since you said it's casual, I'd buy a really nice pair of white jeans, wear them with your white top, and call it a day. Jeans may not be what she was looking for, but if she's going to be annoying she can deal, and at least white jeans are something you'll get a lot more use out of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822797 Wed, 16 May 2018 07:37:41 +0000 mediagirl 2822797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: hahaha!! Oh that's so good - the etiquette book and the wedding dress. </p> <p>This is so annoying, Please let us know how it ends up... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822773 Wed, 16 May 2018 02:46:24 +0000 ElbieKay 2822773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope your wedding gift will include a book about etiquette.</p> <p>Do you still have your wedding dress? Maybe wear that :silly: </p> <p>Personally if I bothered to attend this inconsiderate event I would probably look for a <a HREF="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=White+dress">cheap white sundress from Old Navy</a>. ON is my go-to for sundresses. I order a few every year and live in them during the summer. They are cheap and comfortable and I can buy online to save time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822772 Wed, 16 May 2018 02:39:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2822772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I meant pair not pear 🍐 earlier. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822771 Wed, 16 May 2018 01:40:08 +0000 Littlebit7 2822771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rent the runway and filter by color<br /> I agree with above pp. dick move to dictate that many clothing requirements. Plus white looks terrible on most people.<br /> If it were me I’d go for cream or ivory. And if you chose separates you could wear into the fall<br /> Or</p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-laser-cut-sheath-dress/4855768?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=IVORY" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-laser-cut-sheath-dress/4855768?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=IVORY</a></p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-stripe-tie-front-jumpsuit/4875087?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=IVORY%20VERIGATED%20STRIPE" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-stripe-tie-front-jumpsuit/4875087?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=IVORY%20VERIGATED%20STRIPE</a></p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/gal-meets-glam-collection-pearly-trim-fit-flare-dress-nordstrom-exclusive/4965132?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=CREME" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/gal-meets-glam-collection-pearly-trim-fit-flare-dress-nordstrom-exclusive/4965132?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=CREME</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822763 Tue, 15 May 2018 21:43:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: mine was actually an October wedding- like 7 years ago and I’m obviously still annoyed. It didn’t help that she made the request at another where we both attended, where I was wearing a lovely black cocktail dress. 🙄 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822762 Tue, 15 May 2018 21:31:56 +0000 avivoca 2822762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Did we go to the same wedding? The last one I went to had that request and it was also cocktail attire. Do you know how hard t is to find a nice non-black cocktail dress for a December wedding? She even vetoed navy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822760 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:56:54 +0000 misolee 2822760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: I’m just imagining a restaurant full of people wearing all white. Lol. You guys are gonna look like a cult :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822757 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:47:28 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2822757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I will totally report back! No black at a wedding?! At least the rehearsal dinner is a bit more casual, I would hate to have to come up with a fancy outfit of any specific color - that's for bridesmaids ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822756 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:38:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: I want to hear back after about how many people comply with the wear white request! I am still irritated by the bride who requested that ladies not wear black to her wedding. Literally any other color was fine and i still got bent out of shape. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822755 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:33:57 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2822755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: "because ugh" is just the perfect sentiment, haha! Wedding is out of state so I will be in the area that night anyway, will look awful if I skip out. </p> <p>@Ms. RV: pockets and it's $20! this may be the winner, I can wear it to sleep in afterwards haha </p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: oooh metallic is a good idea. I'm not a shorts person, maybe I could find some metallic ankle pants... </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: some of those are pretty cute! I just can't imagine wearing any of them to any other event...</p> <p>@misolee: yes? I guess the guys will mostly wear white button ups + khakis (DH's plan).. I assume the bride will wear something not-white to stand out? I am like 99% sure their older family members will have none of this mess but I don't want to be the only non-family member to ignore the request... </p> <p>thanks everyone for commiserating and sharing ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822751 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:11:10 +0000 misolee 2822751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So is everyone at the rehearsal dinner wearing all white to a restaurant? Like even the guys?</p> <p>White pants are very versatile. But I wouldn’t wear a white top with white pants. That’s just me ☺️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822745 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:25:45 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: turns out TJ Max online has an entire section called “little white dress”!<br /> <a href="https://m.tjmaxx.tjx.com/m/shop/white/false/short/_/N-2381964526+1935453278+1698028783?Nr=AND%28OR%28product.catalogId%3Atjmaxx%29%2Cproduct.siteId%3Atjmaxx%29&#038;frm=bm" rel="nofollow">https://m.tjmaxx.tjx.com/m/shop/white/false/short/_/N-2381964526+1935453278+1698028783?Nr=AND%28OR%28product.catalogId%3Atjmaxx%29%2Cproduct.siteId%3Atjmaxx%29&#038;frm=bm</a>: </p> <p>I actually think a bunch of them are really cute. While I think this is a ridiculous request, if I really liked the bride I’d suck it up and just complain to DH about it. </p> <p>A light metallic pencil skirt would look cute with a peplum top too. And I agree slim white pants would me more versatile than a white dress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822744 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:16:50 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2822744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Assuming it’s going to be warm wherever the RD is in July, I’d buy walking shorts in white or light, light metallic to pear with your peplum top. A metallic (silver or gold shimmery strands) will be a little more dressy than khakis, but have a similar effect. The shorts can be as long or short as you’re comfortable. Old Navy, Loft outlet and a bunch of stores have that kind of inventory right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822743 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:16:10 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2822743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: That is so high maintenance and annoying! Old Navy pixie pants are cute and affordable. White pants can be surprisingly versatile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822741 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:12:47 +0000 SweetiePie 2822741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: agree!</p> <p>@Mrs. Tiger: wall me your size, if we are the same I will send you a couple of white dresses. I wore them for my bridal showers and was just about to get rid of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822738 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:00:36 +0000 Raspberry 2822738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not saying I agree with what she has asked but I would guess she is expecting a complete white out for photos and a print is not ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822737 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:46:00 +0000 Ms. RV 2822737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can it be patterned white?<br /> HOOYON Women's Casual Floral Printed Long Maxi Dress with Pockets(S-5XL),White Short,Medium <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FGRDL7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zc3-AbFJA5K02" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FGRDL7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zc3-AbFJA5K02</a></p> <p>ETA: or this if it can't be patterned<br /> iconic luxe Women's Solid Short Sleeve Flare Midi Dress with Pockets Medium Ivory <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VXFK1V9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4h3-Ab8ZZNAFX" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VXFK1V9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4h3-Ab8ZZNAFX</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822736 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:41:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: oh and a white base with a light print would be totally fine in my book. But I’m with you on a white dress- when else can you wear that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822732 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:27:12 +0000 erinbaderin 2822732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Actually, on second thought I would send your husband to the dinner alone, because ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822731 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:24:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something like this with a simple white top is cute and you could prob wear again. <a href="https://www.loft.com/floral-chevron-cutout-skirt/462741?skuId=24691628&#038;defaultColor=6174&#038;catid=catl000017" rel="nofollow">https://www.loft.com/floral-chevron-cutout-skirt/462741?skuId=24691628&#038;defaultColor=6174&#038;catid=catl000017</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822729 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:20:28 +0000 Iced Tea 2822729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe light colored pants and a box of dye to color them after? :silly: </p> <p>I agree that it’s strange to make this request for a rehearsal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-wear-white-event-help#post-2822728 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:19:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 2822728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m rolling my eyes really hard at dictating what people can wear to a rehearsal dinner. Unless it’s the wedding and you are a bridesmaid, she shouldn’t be telling you what to wear. </p> <p>But whatever. What about a light colored skirt? I feel like dresses are harder to fit and more expensive but a light pink skirt to wear with a white top would be more usable. </p>