http://www.etiquettedaily.com/2009/06/military-matters-addressing-a-retired-officer/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:07:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.etiquettedaily.com/2009/06/military-matters-addressing-a-retired-officer/#comment-295 EPI Staff Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:08:25 +0000 http://www.etiquettedaily.com/?p=862#comment-295 Yes, it is appropriate. Even though in the past wearing black was a wedding taboo as it was seen as a sign of mourning, these days it's fine. As far as bridesmaids wearing black, I wouldn't worry too much, as long as you don't look like you should be in the bridal party. To do this and to prevent your outfit from looking too somber, I would recommend perking up the ensemble with some jewelry or a scarf. Yes, it is appropriate. Even though in the past wearing black was a wedding taboo as it was seen as a sign of mourning, these days it’s fine. As far as bridesmaids wearing black, I wouldn’t worry too much, as long as you don’t look like you should be in the bridal party. To do this and to prevent your outfit from looking too somber, I would recommend perking up the ensemble with some jewelry or a scarf.

]]> http://www.etiquettedaily.com/2009/06/military-matters-addressing-a-retired-officer/#comment-294 CJ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:12:52 +0000 http://www.etiquettedaily.com/?p=862#comment-294 Is it appropriate to wear a black dress to a casual evening wedding even though the bridesmaids are also wearing black? Is it appropriate to wear a black dress to a casual evening wedding even though the bridesmaids are also wearing black?

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