HELP. WEDDING. HATE SHOPPING. CAN'T CO-ORDINATE

[notbloodybranston]

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/BH027/Womens-Silk-Blossom-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

Regular lurker - but have never posted on this board before.

I'm about 5ft 6, size 18 but on way down. Very dark hair and pale skin thanks to Irish grandparents. oh - and I'm 36 years old.

I completely hate shopping due to teenage years of angst when couldn't fit into anything. Took up running and weight watchers and lost 3 stone so far, so can now buy clothese from normal shops (hurrah). However, I still hate shopping and it makes me feel ill - I also don't really do mirrors.

So, I've got two weddings this year - the first one is in June and I've ordered this dress from Boden. It arrived today and it fits well. The problem is I don't know what to put with it - shoes? cardigan? wrap? necklace? Please don't tell me to just go and browse. I am honestly a fairly normal person - I just can't face shop assistants.

I tried to use the Boden "out fit maker" thing - but they haven't loaded this dress onto it yet. If anyone out there is a keen experienced shopper please help!

[HotBurrito1]

A cerise cardi or shrug, bit like this should look nice with your colouring and dark hair. Silver shoes like this and a simple sparkly necklace. Might be a bit fussy but I tend to think less is, well... less

[Marenostrum]

It's difficult to tell the colours of Boden outfits from their photos, but would their "cashmere party cardigan" in fuschia work with your dress? www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Knitwear/Cardigans/BR023-FSC/Womens-Sweet-Pea-Cashmere-Party-Cardigan.html?m=3

I also think some silver shoes would be lovely, like these www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_58958+2572462759_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EShoes%7EWomen or these www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_56308+2080621090_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EShoes%7EWomen

A silver beaded necklace would finish it up nicely : www.prettycool.co.uk/silver-effect-chunky-necklace-13847-p.asp

[notbloodybranston]

Thanks so much - been dealing with ill child so have just seen your responses!

Didn't have a clue about shoe colour and would never have thought of silver - but they look lovely. Am probably going to order both carries and compare colours.

REALLY stupid question - would you wear tights to a June wedding? - my knowledge of fashion is really that non- existent!

[notbloodybranston]

Meant cardies - blooming' IPhone.

[Marenostrum]

I wouldn't wear tights with open toe shoes (but that's another debate) and hopefully by june you shouldn't need to. Try and get a bit of a (fake) tan going instead!