Would you let your girlfriend wear a jumpsuit as your wedding date?

[MajesticLion]

She's his +1. What she does/wears reflects on him. He knows the wedding party better than she does; it's his call to make.


If this was a question of how he dressed for a corporate event at her job this wouldn't even be a discussion. (Then again, looking at some of these responses...) You have to trust the person you're with to know the type of people doling out the invitations, and move accordingly. If that somehow impinges on your "personal freedom"/"self expression" whatever, then just don't go.

A little versatility won't kill you.

 

[Prodyson]

He's right.

That isn't wedding wear. That's something you'd wear to a wedding shower, baby shower etc.

If it were her friend's wedding and he wanted to go in a golf shirt and jeans she wouldn't allow it.

One, this isn’t the equivalent of jeans. Jeans would be the equivalent of jeans. Anyway, if you’re into trendy looks and fashion, it’s definitely wedding appropriate. Jumpsuits are the “new” thing for dressing up. Generally worn with pumps and flashy jewelry. It’s very common.

Now if you’re conservative or more traditional, then I could see why you would have a problem with it.

If it was my sister’s or younger cousin’s wedding then I probably wouldn’t care. It’s no less dressy than plain slacks and a shirt with no tie. If it was my aunt’s wedding and all my older family was going to be there. I would probably suggest she wear a dress because she would definitely look out of place. They tend to dress formally for these types of events.

Also, what was the attire actually specified for the wedding? Formal? chic? trendy? beach? All weddings aren’t created equal.

 

[Gold]

Does he really think that if they go to the wedding that people are going to remark on his date’s outfit?

Nobody is going to be paying attention to them.. it’s someone else’s wedding, lol.


If he finds the outfit inappropriate for the wedding then there’s a way to explain that. Honestly, it just sounds like he doesn’t want her to wear pants and that’s silly.

Truest statement in the thread.

 

[karim]

The invitation wouldn't rule out a 2 piece.

More and more, I'm starting to realise that my generation lacks home training. There is a thing called etiquette.

I received formal training as diplomat, but go ahead and school me on etiquette

 

[Rawtid]

It’s ugly but I think it’s suitable for a wedding Either way, yes he’s being an a$$hole and she has every right to be upset.

See, I don’t think it’s ugly, but certainly not formal enough for a wedding, anniversary dinner or other black tie affair, IMO. I think he’s an a$$hole for how he talked to her and some of the things he said, but not out of line for suggesting a new outfit and even offering to pay for it. She can wear that jumpsuit to happy hour when outside opens up.

 

[Ashley Banks]

You don't have home training.

You think that is suitable at a black tie event?

How I know women like you are full of shyt is I am almost certain you wouldn't wear that attire to a job interview.

I'm surprised that this is even a discussion. An event where people people spend thousands, filled with their close relatives, friends, business partners etc. And you would draw questions over the expectation of formalities.

I have no home training because I think if she wants to wear that to a wedding it’s fine? gotta love the coli.

No it’s not suitable to wear to a black tie event, you’re supposed to wear evening gowns or cocktail dresses (not too short or revealing). But this is a wedding, he didn’t even say if it was formal or any specifics he literally just doesn’t want her to wear pants because “imagining his gf being the only one in pants makes him cringe” that’s it.

No I wouldn’t wear that to a job interview, I also wouldn’t wear a dress to a job interview.

 

[Umoja]

I received formal training as diplomat, but go ahead and school me on etiquette

If you're chatting shyt, you're chatting shyt breh

 

[Rawtid]

Does he really think that if they go to the wedding that people are going to remark on his date’s outfit?

Nobody is going to be paying attention to them.. it’s someone else’s wedding, lol.


If he finds the outfit inappropriate for the wedding then there’s a way to explain that. Honestly, it just sounds like he doesn’t want her to wear pants and that’s silly.

Lol, but y’all are still together going to an event. You’re not the star, but should dress appropriately for the occasion as a guest.

 

[Ashley Banks]

I received formal training as diplomat, but go ahead and school me on etiquette

Don’t you just love the coli? Everyone just knows everything about you based off of you thinking someone could wear a pantsuit to a wedding. They’re acting like it’s coochie cutters and a bralette. It’s literally a pantsuit and somehow that’s makes us hillbillies. Lmfao

 

[CarmelBarbie]

Meh, who cares about this. So trivial. Smh.

 

[AllHolosEve]

-fukk what some of y'all talking about. If I'm not in the wedding, just being there, I'm gonna be in a sweatshirt right next to her.
-I only wore a tux to my brothers wedding cause I was a groomsman & had to walk down the isle & stand on stage.
-Don't dress up for court either.

@Umoja @Dorian Breh what exactly is soft about this?

 

[Sterling Archer]

People keep saying it's appropriate for a wedding are ignoring the fact that he knows the people who are hosting the wedding. There's a reason he's "making a fuss". They are likely conservative in nature and knows her outfit would draw attention.

In no place would this draw negative attention other than a black tie event. I was just in a conservative ass upper-class wedding a few months ago and I recall seeing these kind of jumpers.

 

[Thanos]

She needs to not be with him if he's gonna be like this.

 

[Thingsfallapart]

There is nothing wrong with this outfit for a wedding. Unless the invite specifically says it’s a formal or black tie event this is perfectly appropriate.

 

[MajesticLion]

Meh, who cares about this. So trivial. Smh.

You'd think so...until you talk to a photographer or caterer and learn just how seriously people take wedding ceremonies. The Jack & Jill types can judge people at their all-white parties for wearing the "wrong" shade of white. It's not that hard to see. People are people.