Reason For Dad's Refusal To Take His Daughter To A Semi-Formal Wedding Might Leave You Speechless

The college years are a period when you are presumably not the best of friends with your parents. Furthermore, if you continue to live at their house, there is a good chance there will be a lot of arguing, conflict, and tension.

This story comes from the father of a 19-year-old, Jill, who is a student at a community college. He recounts one such occasion when the family was preparing for a cousin's wedding, and the dress code was semi-formal.

The father noted in his post that men were expected to wear suits and women were to be in dresses. Jill took as much time as she needed to prepare, despite her father pestering her to hurry, until she finally appeared wearing "some sort of dark spaghetti strap top paired with leggings" and was ready to go.

As you might guess, the father was far from impressed, and the conflict escalated from there. It is no mystery that couples quietly pray their wedding guests will adhere to the dress code.

Regardless of whether the invitation clearly outlines the requirements, the odds are good that a few guests might find it somewhat complicated to comply. And how can you blame them?

In the first instance, deciding what to wear for such a significant occasion is challenging, particularly if the invitation states that semi-formal is the dress code. Scroll down to read the entire story below.

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This father shared a disagreement he had with his daughter, who wanted to wear a strap top and leggings to her cousin's semi-formal wedding.

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"Find your way"

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If you're wondering, semi-formal attire presents a more relaxed appearance than that required for a formal black-tie event. It is typically used to inform wedding guests that they should wear something decent, but they do not need to purchase or rent an expensive outfit or tuxedo.

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According to Brides.com, floor-length outfits exceed the requirements for a semi-formal dress code, so female guests may be better off choosing a cocktail gown or a polished ensemble. Additionally, semi-formal also allows for shorter hemlines, bold prints, or elevated separates.

On the other hand, a semi-formal dress code doesn't mean you should wear an inappropriate outfit. Kaila Rudolph, Brideside's head of promotion, suggests focusing on the level of refinement rather than the type of clothing.

She further suggests that a stunning jumpsuit or tailored pantsuit with refined accessories can have a similar effect as a semi-formal dress or even a long, flowy outfit. Flirty details like high-low hemlines, slits, sleeves, or ruffles can also work well.

Here's what people had to say about the issue as a whole.

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"Policing what she wears"

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She is 19

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"Your body, your choice"

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Weddings are beautiful. The decorations, the flowers, happy faces, beautiful attire, and so much more create a sight to behold. Most weddings have a dress code to ensure everything is in sync and flawless.

Do you agree with Jill's father's decision? Leave your thoughts on the issue below, and remember that sharing is caring!