'Surrounded by women in pinks, yellows and purples, I wondered if people were gossiping about the American in black.'
As a New Yorker, the color black defines my style and identity. I know that's stereotypical, but it's the truth. Here, it's a part of the culture. It doesn't get dirty. It gives you a sense of uniform while still leaving room to play. And it easily translates to all kinds of occasions, including weddings.
Ireland isn't the only culture that adheres to different "unofficially official" wedding-guest dress codes. Orthodox Jewish women, for instance, dress modestly every day, which holds fast for special occasions and weddings. Then there are Indian weddings, which maintain a completely different traditional style.
If black actually is acceptable to wear to an Irish wedding, what isn't? "A lot of people don't want to or don't think it's appropriate to wear floor-length ball gowns," says Hanrahan. "It can look quite similar to a wedding dress." Again, unless the invite specifies that it's black tie. "It can almost look like an Oscars event," The Frock NYC founder Chaya Chanin tells me. "You could be underdressed and you might feel uncomfortable, but you could be the dressiest person there and you won't feel uncomfortable." Rooms are filled with lots of long, beaded gowns and evening cocktail dresses. "Ensembles are typically refined and elegant in design, ranging from conservative styles to modest frocks," further explains Fabologie founder Adi Heyman.
Meanwhile, Indian weddings are best known for their bold, bright color palettes. "Traditionally, everybody wears much more color than a lot of cultures wear anywhere else in the world," says Indian fashion designer Payal Singhal. The only colors that are truly off limits are white, black and red. "On the day of [a Hindu] wedding, guests should be avoiding a red color because the bride typically wears a red langa," explains Indian fashion influencer Juhi Godambe.
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