"funky formal" attire for a wedding

[shamrockshake]

what the hell am I looking for?? I have to buy something either way so I don't mind something fun but I really have no idea where the hell to even start with this. It's not until September so I have lots of time I just want to start now because it tends to take me forever to find things. Philly, probably still hot, mostly outside at night at a nicer place 

help? 

eta- disregard size and budget and just tell me what you would wear if it were you. I just need help with direction.... 

[jane6672]

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[shamrockshake]

May 6, 2016 8:36:41 GMT -5 superduper said:

I googled "funky formal dresses" and got some interesting results.

ah yeah. so I don't know what the fuck to wear!!

[shamrockshake]

May 6, 2016 8:34:22 GMT -5 jane6672 said:

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might be a little too hot for a velvet coat. too bad it's not a winter wedding. sigh

[shamrockshake]

May 6, 2016 8:38:52 GMT -5 superduper said:

May 6, 2016 8:38:09 GMT -5 shamrockshake said:

ah yeah. so I don't know what the fuck to wear!!

Is there person getting married friend or family? And why do they hate their guests??

my cousin, he's the groom. We actually really like both of them and I can say for sure they would not care one teeny bit what anyone actually wears but funky definitely describes her 

[TR]

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/bcbgmaxazria/wrapped_in_rose_sheath

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/milly/take_flight_dress

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/eva_franco/ora_dress

[cabbagecabbage]

Well, I think they just made up some nonsense so I'd wear whatever I wanted that was formal-ish. Personally, I'd probably choose a brightly patterned long dress and wear something fun in my hair and go bright and bohemian but I like funky. If you're not a funky person, I think you shouldn't force it.

[laurental]

I'd wear a regular classy dress and then add a fascinator.

[anyastroud]

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[tictac]

If it were me, I'd probably plan to wear some bright colored or flashy patterned cocktail dress...and then more likely really just end up wearing a LBD with some bold accessories (like a large necklace or some crazy earrings) and some bright colored shoes.

[circa1978]

I like the spiderweb dress superduper posted. Along those lines -

LOVE the back on this: www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/jay_godfrey/back_out_gown
www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/yigal_azrouel/inside_the_studio_gown
www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/narciso_rodriguez/black_tie_gown


If you're thinking more Helena Bonham Carter
www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/jill_jill_stuart/orleans_gown
www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/marchesa_notte/botanical_dream_gown
www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/jill_jill_stuart/anjelica_gown

[Serenity9]

[Serenity9]

I kind of like the black tie dress posted above for its tongue-in-cheek-ness.

[amberlyrose]

First, why not just ask the bride what it means? It could go two ways- themed, maybe 70s/boho? or just outlandish prints and accessories. 
I'm going to assume the second one and channel crazy runway styles or things people would wear during New York Fashion week. Maybe more menswear inspired. I just pulled these from pinterest. 

[Serenity9]

[spunkarella]

I would get a patterned gown from rent the runway. Or if not patterned, something with a lot of texture and more fun than prim and proper.

[spunkarella]

The first one is my favorite, but maybe too much white for a wedding?

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/erin_erin_fetherston/claire_gown

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/pamella_by_pamella_roland/parisian_poppy_gown

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/ivy_gown

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/slate__willow/simonetta_gown

[shamrockshake]

May 6, 2016 9:26:14 GMT -5 Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear said:

always the right answer, for any occasion

[shamrockshake]

alright, this gives me some good ideas, thanks. I am going to check out some of the rent the runway ones and see...

[jennistarr1]

I'm thinking lots of feathers...I wouldn't stray to far outside your comfort zone but have fun with it

[Eagles]

May 6, 2016 9:35:28 GMT -5 shamrockshake said:

alright, this gives me some good ideas, thanks. I am going to check out some of the rent the runway ones and see...

I'm curious about the venue. You don't have to say, I'm just trying to get the vibe from the location.

[shamrockshake]

May 6, 2016 9:52:47 GMT -5 Eagles said:

May 6, 2016 9:35:28 GMT -5 shamrockshake said:

alright, this gives me some good ideas, thanks. I am going to check out some of the rent the runway ones and see...

I'm curious about the venue. You don't have to say, I'm just trying to get the vibe from the location.

PM'd you. I have never been there so I don't really know, if you have I'd love feedback

[Eagles]

May 6, 2016 9:57:44 GMT -5 shamrockshake said:

May 6, 2016 9:52:47 GMT -5 Eagles said:

I'm curious about the venue. You don't have to say, I'm just trying to get the vibe from the location.

PM'd you. I have never been there so I don't really know, if you have I'd love feedback

PM with suggestions for you! I've been in styled shoot mode for the last three months so I love picking this stuff out.

[adhdfashion]

I would call and ask what look they where going for. This is to broad.

[pantsparty]

I would just do something with more of a fun pattern or design.



Kinda crazy but definitely funky.



Maybe?

[iamgrace]

May 6, 2016 12:10:46 GMT -5 Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear said:

Frankly I do not approve of this. A wedding is not a costume party. You do not make demands on your guests!
:bangs cane:

fun sucker

[iamgrace]

I don't know offhand what I would wear but i would have fun shopping.

I would get something colourful or in a pattern or style that's not traditional. Somethings that I love but wouldn't normally buy for any other event.

[lexxasaurus]

Do something bright, patterned, not such a little black dress style. Stripes, polka dots.
Last wedding I went to I wore this ensemble and hey, you could also dye your hair pink. Funky by default!

[lexxasaurus]

Or wear a giant pink ballroom carpet!