We all know the golden rule: never wear white to a wedding. But there’s another dress code dilemma that often slips under the radar.
A TikTok video by Lizzy (@emtho0) has taken the internet by storm, attracting 3.3 million views and over 163,000 likes. In it, she shares her experience of donning a full denim jumpsuit for a wedding her husband claimed would be casual.
“POV: Your husband says the wedding’s dress code is casual, and that everyone will be in jeans/cargo pants,” she quipped in the video. “Straight to jail.”
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Viewers quickly chimed in about the unwritten rules of wedding attire. One commenter noted, “Unless specified, jeans are never okay for weddings,” while another shared sage advice: “Never wear jeans or sneakers to any special event unless you’re sure of the dress code.”
Miscommunication about dress codes can lead to embarrassing situations. Many users shared their own cringe-worthy outfit mishaps. One person recounted attending a wedding at an upscale venue in casual attire and feeling out of place surrounded by tuxedos and glamorous gowns.
Another commenter reminisced about being told not to wear black to a funeral, only to show up in a bright floral ensemble while everyone else wore black.
On the flip side, some supporters defended Lizzy’s choice, suggesting that her denim jumpsuit was a fun alternative to the typical business casual attire that often permeates these events. “Her jumpsuit looks better than what many people wear after work,” one said.
In the end, Lizzy humorously reflected that things could have been worse: “Could have been worse—what if it was a white jumpsuit?”