Wedding Attire

[Sara Violet]

I'm having a bit of an issue.

My moms wedding is at the end of the month and I have no clue what to wear. It's not a question of whether to wear male or female attire since I am way into my transition. I have not been to a wedding in like 10 years so I have no clue whats proper female attire. It's the first time I'll see a few family members since before transition, so I want to look good.

I hope maybe a f.a.b. could add their input. This is very important to me.

[GypsyKaren]

Just get something that makes you feel like class, you'll know it when you see it.

Karen Starlene :star:

[Mollyanne]

Hi Sara, You could go into Providence and browse the larger dept. stores and or wedding salons and see what they are showing. Oh I almost forgot, is this wedding formal or more on the casual side??? Nevertheless you can still do the browsing, good luck!!!!!


:love: Mollyanne

PS: Look thru Modern Bride magazine also.

[TxKimberly]

Well, a lot depends on the wedding! Most of the weddings I've been to in the last 10 or 20 years were fairly informal where no one wore suites and tie or elaborate dresses except the wedding party themselves.
The simple answer (as provided by my wife who is reading this over my shoulder) is that you should ask your mother! Ask her for two reasons:
1- She's the bride, it's her wedding, she knows what she wants it to be like
2 - She's your mother! Duh I should imagine that most women might consult their mothers about such a choice.

[Sara Violet]

It is informal, just about 20 people. My family is still coming around to me being a girl so they have been no help. I just don't want to show up in jeans and a t-shirt, but at the same time I don't want to over dress. I guess a skirt with a cute top will do the trick?

[waspookie6]

Since it is summer a casual but dressy nice skirt and top, matched nicely would work. Typically it's of taste to not wear any colors the bride is, black might be too warm, neutral and pastels are best. Skirts should be worn below the knee and tops that don't show too much cleavage - its a sort of homage to respecting the actual ceremony. Make sure you have room with anything to dance a little (or a lot!), too tight and you will miss out on the reception fun :)

[Sara Violet]

Thank you so much. All your all your help was greatly appreciated.

[ann stef]

If you are not in the wedding party, a simple solid color knit dress with jewelry for an accessory would be presentable. Matching or complimentary shoes and purse would also be nice.

[MarieTS]

Sara, I think I had a pretty good answer for you. I guess it pretty much echoed or summarized the other posts. But then I read Kimberly's response. She nailed it! Go with her advice.

[Sara Violet]

The wedding went great. I have been waiting till I had a pic to share before I posted. I was totally accepted and had a great day.
http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=356&pictureid=4417