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She believed she had chosen a lovely outfit for a friend's wedding.
However, upon her arrival, Bez realized her boyfriend had neglected to inform her of an important detail on the invitation.
Bez was instructed to wear “something nice” to a friend's wedding by her boyfriendCredit: TikTok/@dailybez
So she opted for this cute and colorful two-piece outfitCredit: TikTok/@dailybez
She paired the outfit with white Dr. Martens, but realized upon arrival that there was actually a black tie dress codeCredit: TikTok/@dailybez
Specifically, guests were required to follow a black tie dress code.
She took to TikTok to share her embarrassing experience, admitting she “looked like a toddler” compared to everyone else at the event.
She felt so mortified by the error that she ended up “hiding in the staff hallway” because she was “having kind of a panic attack all night.”
“It was when I walked into this wedding that I discovered it was black tie,” she sighed.
“And literally every woman at this wedding was wearing a floor-length gown.”
“Not only is it black tie, but you’re expected to wear all black!”
When she had asked her boyfriend what she should wear to the wedding, he simply replied: “Whatever, just something nice.”
She then showcased her outfit, which consisted of a colorful patterned skater skirt and matching cape, worn over a vest top and paired with white Dr. Martens boots and high socks.
Explaining that she had to wear flats due to a calf injury, she lamented: “Every single person at this wedding wore a long black dress.”
“This is what I’m wearing. Do you see this?”
“I look like a kindergartner on her first day of school.”
“I look like some sort of cartoon character that came to life. I do not look like I belong here, do I?”
Bez added that she chose to hide because she didn’t want to “ruin all the wedding pictures.”
“I would never do this on purpose,” she concluded.
“I can’t believe I didn’t realize it was black tie!”
“I dressed like a toddler for a black tie wedding I attended,” she captioned the video.
Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Dress Codes
By Josie Griffiths, Fabulous deputy editor and bride-to-be.
I’ll never forget the wedding I attended in October 2022 where a guest wore a white dress.
It was ill-fitting, knee-length, and looked nothing like a proper wedding dress, but that didn’t stop everyone from judging her.
The rules regarding wedding guest outfits—often more stringent for women than for men—are intended to be about “not upstaging the bride,” which, in reality, can be quite challenging on someone else’s wedding day.
However, if you make a mistake as a guest, you may end up feeling a bit foolish, especially in front of many people who don’t know you personally.
It’s just not the right occasion for your new white dress, no matter how many online stores place them in the ‘wedding guest’ category.
I would advise avoiding anything too tight or short, and skip overly formal gowns unless the dress code specifies them—you don’t want to be in a full-length sequin gown at a smart casual event.
Personally, I’m not fond of black dresses either; it’s not a funeral.
Otherwise, you should be fairly safe. Technically, wearing red signifies that you’re in love with the groom, but that’s a rule most people would disregard nowadays.
I always check what color the bridesmaids are wearing, just to be cautious, especially after the Spanish wedding where I saw them walk down the aisle in the exact same dress I had in my Asos shopping basket just weeks earlier.
If in doubt, it’s best to double-check
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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