What color/style of dress should a girl wear for a second wedding?

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I was helping my sister in a wedding shop. It is her first marriage. However, there were dresses and people in the shop looking for dresses for a 2nd wedding. Should these girls wear off white and something a bit shorter or what. I am just curious.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I hate to break it to the world, but "the rules" of what should and should not be worn on one's wedding day have long since died off. Wedding rules about the dress specifically, were largely meant to symbolize a woman's purity in wearing white on her wedding day....ugh, most women these days lost their virginity ages ago be it their first wedding, second, third...etc, so the symbolism is just that, a myth in the wind. Even back then where this rule was more adhered to, trust and believe, A LOT of girls were lying walking down the aisle in all white from head to toe...and who cares? Today, be it your first or 2nd wedding, wear whatever you want. It's the brides dress, it's whatever she wants to look like that will make her feel beautiful on the day. That is all that matters.

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

I don’t see why they couldn’t wear a white dress. If they’re the bride. I know the symbolism may not be true to the tee but most first brides aren’t so pure either to begin with. It’s optional to cry a type of beige/tan/coffee/buttercream type of color, but it’s not mandatory.

Guys who have multiple marriages don’t cut their suit every time they do a new one. It’s a formal dress for a formal occasion. In general ladies can have any color wedding dress also. If they didn’t prefer the classic white.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

If white is supposed to be for virgin brides, I don't know why bridal shops would keep such dresses in stock. That tradition is very dated and out of touch with reality. Nonetheless, some people will talk about a second time bride wearing a white gown, it is much easier to avoid mean-spirited gossip by choosing another color, and I have seen many ivory gowns which are quite elegant.

I don't think there is any symbolism attached to the length of the dress, but the extravagance of the dress should not exceed the extravagance of the wedding and reception. The only consideration might be whether the bride will change dresses between the wedding and the reception. If she will wear the bridal gown at the reception, a longer dress which drapes the floor will become problematic.

WonderingManII · Accepted Answer

For a second wedding, you can wear any color dress you want. There are no traditions or rules that dictate a specific color for a second wedding. You can choose white, or explore other colors like ivory, blush pink, soft blue, or even bolder choices like black or navy. Ultimately, the best color is the one that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable.

DishLady · Answer

Usually not white. Also, a simple cut. (No big ruffles etc.)

AviatorTom · Answer

For a second wedding, or even for a first wedding... a woman should wear whatever she wants to wear. It's her day.

alli-112 · Answer

I mean, I don't there there's a "should" here. Many people go for a different style of dress than in their first wedding for personal reasons, but beyond that, there's no real rule about how people are supposed to dress at their wedding, especially a second wedding.

FreyaRed · Answer

long skirt with a high cut, made of white silk, top made of handmade laces, white pushup bra, a corset to make waist thinner, gloves with laces fitting to top, stylish hat maybe with stylized very transparent veil if you're catholic.
Some wedding dresses looks like they were made of bed sheets, this look so ridiculous

andreasderjuengere · Answer

How about... The bridegroom could correspond, then:

beenherebefore · Answer

There's no rule for what to wear for a second wedding you can either go as traditional bride in white or anything else you'd like. A wedding is a wedding regardless if it's the first or the third.

wynning · Answer

I think it's best to ask in more dedicated spaces than the clueless people here 🙈

Nikki1989 · Answer

That really depends on the style of the wedding. There is no rule saying you must wear a white dress.

BCRanger10 · Answer

My uncle got married for the second time in 2022. My now-aunt was married once before also, and she wore a white dress.

Anonymous · Answer

White is to symbolise virginity. Weddings are rarely held between virgins anymore, it’s ann outdated standard. Why are you judging other women, are you that insecure within yourself?

bddddd · Answer

The white wedding dress is a symbol of virginity. I know that is outdated. My wife was not a virgin when I met her. But if it is a second wedding, she should wear whatever makes her happy.

Billlewis · Answer

I'd go with whatever's available and looks good. Don't worry about the unwritten rules.

LiamS95 · Answer

They should wear whatever makes them happy. As, a side note you're extrodinarily beautiful.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

It’s a wedding. White’s fine. They probably weren’t virgins the first time anyway

Godihateyou · Answer

A yellow dress. She's lucky as fuck someone wants another man's trash

Skyros · Answer

First from the right, the one with uncovered shoulders.

MasterKS · Answer

If its second wedding lingerie would works perfect, easy to remove. LOL!

Anonymous · Answer

2nd marriage gray. 3rd marriage red. 4 marriage black.

Anonymous · Answer

Black for the poor bastards life long death sentence

Monica04 · Answer

I don’t see why not if she wants to.

Anonymous · Answer

Her favorite color.

loveslongnails · Answer

Just wear black and get it over with. LOL

HelpfulGirlll · Answer

Blue

Anonymous · Answer

Pink or gray

Danny_dan92 · Answer

The one she wants

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