Are guests still supposed to avoid wearing white to a wedding, or is it acceptable now? –Alissa, Coos Bay, OR

While some say that this rule has gone away along with other Victorian-era traditions, it is still best to wear another color.  Granted, it is no longer the massive faux pas it used to be, but it is generally something to avoid.  While it is fine to have white within a pattern, stay away from any dress someone would describe as “white.”  You can choose any color you wish (even black, provided the dress isn’t somber); why risk offending someone?  If you absolutely must wear white, do not wear anything reminiscent of a wedding dress, which is why white is definitely a bad idea for a formal wedding.