• Home
  • Blog
    • Archives
  • Etiquette Services
  • Media
  • About Diane
  • Books
    • Modern Etiquette for a Better Life
    • Pearls of Polish
  • Holiday Guides
    • Holiday Tipping Guide
    • Holiday Table Setting Guide
  • Contact

Diane Gottsman | Leading Etiquette Expert | Modern Manners Authority

Leading Etiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority Diane Gottsman’s official blog, with Business Etiquette, University Etiquette, Social Media Etiquette, Dining Etiquette and more.

Can I Wear Black to a Wedding?

03 Jun 2013 By: Diane Gottsman

It’s wedding season and I have received multiple emails from women asking  “Can I wear black to a wedding?”. Here is my response:

Absolutely. The LBD (Little Black Dress) is a staple in every woman’s closet and considered an appropriate option when worn correctly. Surely, you wouldn’t want to wear a satin, one shoulder gown to an afternoon garden wedding, or a linen sundress to an evening affair. But, your choices are vast and there is a perfect LBD for every occasion, including a wedding. Just make sure it doesn’t look as if you are going to a funeral. A black dress, accessorized with a great piece of jewelry and fabulous shoes is always a classic and welcome at almost every occasion…unless you are the bride.

Here are a few options:

Wear to your girlfriends wedding – fun and pretty.

image via www.anntaylor.com

Image: Ann Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An evening look. A bit more formal but not Black Tie.

image via www.neimanmarcus.com

Image: Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Lunch wedding or evening ceremony, less formal.

image via www.neimanmarcus.com

Image: Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Tie Formal.

image via www.saksfifthavenue.com

Image: Saks Fifth Avenue

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you want a LBD in a different color (smiles), how about this one?

image via www.neimanmarcus.com

Image: Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, finally, don’t forget your…

image via www.neimanmarcus.com

Image: Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So you can eat plenty of …

image via www.twcakes.com

Image: TW Cakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

Diane Gottsman

Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert and modern manners professional, sought out industry leader, television personality, accomplished speaker, Huffington Post blogger, author, and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas, a company specializing in executive leadership and etiquette training. Diane is routinely quoted in national and international media including The New York Times, The BBC, CNN, Bloomberg Business Week, Kiplinger, Huffington Post Canada, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes. She is the resident etiquette expert for two popular morning talk shows, SA Living and Good Day Austin. She has been seen on The TODAY Show, HLN Headline News, WGN Chicago, and CBS Sunday Morning. Her clients range from university students to Fortune 500 companies and her workshops cover topics ranging from tattoos in the workplace to technology at the dinner table and the proper use of social media.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram

Search

Connect With Me!

Subscribe to Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman's Blog by RSS Follow Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman on Twitter Become a Fan of Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman Follow Diane on Pinterest Follow Diane on Instagram Follow Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman on Linkedin Check out my Etiquette Expert videos on YouTube

Categories

Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman's Tweets
27 Jul 2023

Also, the nice thing about interviewing etiquette experts was they all returned my call. Thanks @Debretts @williamhanson Laura @PolishedManners and @DianeGottsman for bringing some clarity to protocol chaos

5 Jul 2023

Technology and the gig economy are playing a role in #tipping #etiquette. Sharing my thoughts on when to tip, skip, and how much with @cnbcmakeit: . #manners #gigeconomy #technology #modernmanners

19 Jun 2023

Become their favorite houseguest and spread kindness on your summer travels! Tips on the blog. ❤️🧳✈️🚗

https://dianegottsman.com/2023/06/19/houseguest-etiquette-reminders-for-the-summer/

#travel #houseguest #etiquette #manners #kindess #modernmanners #etiquetteexpert

3

Load More

Media




Join My Mailing List

Recently Quoted In

  • Yahoo! News 5/20/25
  • MSN 5/20/25
  • The Independent 5/20/25
  • Better Homes & Gardens 5/3/2025
  • Brides.com 4/21/25
  • New York Post 3/18/25
  • Yahoo News
  • Fox News 4/17/25
  • AOL
  • Southern Living 4/11/25
  • Fox News 4/10/25
  • Huff Post 4/1/25
  • Huff Post 3/28/25
  • Bored Panda 3/25/25
  • Daily Skimm 3/8/25
  • Newsweek 1/29/25
  • Reader’s Digest 1/29/25
  • NY Post 1/26/25
  • Rent.com 1/24/25
  • Wide Open Spaces 1/18/25
  • Men’s Journal 1/11/25
More ...

Copyright © 2025 · | Site by: Simply Amusing Designs



Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert, sought after industry leader, and owner of The Protocol School of Texas,
a company specializing in executive leadership and business etiquette training.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkNoPrivacy Policy