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Santorini Wedding..Kaftan

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smellylittleorange · 28/06/2015 22:04

Do you think I could get away with wearing a Kaftan type affair to a cliff top wedding in Santorini? DH is giving my sis away so not sure how casual I can get away with I have sparkly silver shoes. Have seen one which is just below knee length so not really short .??

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MrsCocoa · 29/06/2015 00:15

Potentially yes - do you have a link?

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smellylittleorange · 29/06/2015 00:33

something like this

I would wear a slip underneath

these are shoes I have

I'm not sure about pattern on above may make me look frumpy am 5 ft 7 hourglass

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Jenda · 29/06/2015 00:51

I'm torn. I think it looks quite beachy and could be shapeless depending on your figure. But those are lovely shoes and maybe with the right jewellery and bag it could work.

I think for me it's the pattern and colour I'm not sure about

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MyFriendsCallMeOh · 29/06/2015 00:52

Sorry, don't like either. I think the kaftan is too beachy and the shoes are just wrong. How about this ? I would stack loads of fine gold bangles (look at Indian shops) and flat shoes for a cliff top wedding, maybe flat gold sandals?

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LaceyLee · 29/06/2015 01:35

I don't think they go together and that particular kaftan looks a bit cheapo. If you want a relaxed vibe you could do a maxi dress with a big necklace and probably flats.

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LaceyLee · 29/06/2015 01:37

I don't think they go together and that particular kaftan looks a bit cheapo. If you want a relaxed vibe you could go for a maxi dresses with a big necklace and probably flats.

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Out2pasture · 29/06/2015 01:49

high heels generally don't work well at outdoor weddings.

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Icarustoohightofly · 29/06/2015 02:34

I've recently been to santorini

  • many people dress up just to be there - so they look fabulous with the fabulous views - think long brightly coloured dresses and big hats or Jackie Kennedy type dresses
  • there are quite a few brides wandering around with photographers getting photos done all over the place - adds to the 'dressy up' feeling
  • if you are cliff side on the caldera (eg Oia) then don't worry about high heels as they certainly won't sink in the volcanic rock - not like a normal beach wedding

- many of the restaurants and hotels have fabulous furniture and style
  • Young greeks are quite dressy and stylish


In summary - I would be more worried about being under dressed than over dressed at a wedding in Santorini
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onthering · 29/06/2015 02:42

Its completely see-through. Its designed to go over a bikini/swimming costume on the beach. With a slip underneath its going to look like two layers of bedroom wear. More boudoir than casual. You need to find a proper dress, sorry.

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Dowser · 29/06/2015 09:10

Is there a reason why you would prefer not to wear a proper dress?

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prepperpig · 29/06/2015 09:12

You definitely need to dress up mrs for Santorini. That doesn't look at all appropriate to me. You'll look like you've just wandered in off the beach. Sorry

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prepperpig · 29/06/2015 09:12

"More", not "Mrs"

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burnishedsilver · 29/06/2015 09:13

I agree with the other posters. It's not suitable.

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louloubelle2 · 29/06/2015 09:27

I don't see anything wrong with a kaftan style but its got to be a proper dress, and not with those shoes. Sparkly flats or wedges. If you already have the shoes and need to wear them, then go for something less floaty.

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MamaLazarou · 29/06/2015 09:44

Sorry, it looks like a cheap swimsuit cover up.

How about something like this:

www.boohoo.com/day-dresses/tanya-cage-detail-paisley-woven-maxi-dress/invt/azz29664

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yakari · 29/06/2015 10:07

I think the thing about weddings is you have to ask whether when you look at the photographs in 10 years time, will you wonder "OMG what was I thinking off!" and I think kaftan's just won't stand the test of time. I also think you need to check with the bride - how casual, is "casual". Clifftop weddings can still be fairly glam!

So you have flat silver sandels which are actually quite dressy - I would go for a simple shift dress, or this

If you really want to do floaty, I don't think they are the right shoes but something more like this but you need very plain flat sandels

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smellylittleorange · 29/06/2015 11:26

Thanks all - I will order but for beach only. the problem is I am chubby and need to cover up my arms - not much of the stuff I like is available in my size. There are some lovely floaty stuff but in reality it will only suit size 6 skinny people..I would look like a heffer. I also know it will reaaaaaally hot so panicking about that . I think |I was attracted to dress because of colours.

Maxi dresses make me look pregnant - I like the Kimono sleeve style an dthe shift dress yakari I like the boohoo dress Mama and I love those sandals

this was the dress I was going to wear but I am to fat for it

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Hoppinggreen · 29/06/2015 11:35

I'm chubby too and that Kaftan would make me look even chubbier - and it's too beachy.
I was looking for a beach kaftan On Amazon last night and saw some nice dressier ones, maybe have another look?

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louloubelle2 · 29/06/2015 13:06

That particular kaftan is polyester, you'll be a sweaty and uncomfortable in 5 mins in that.

If you like the big sleeves, I've just put in kimono dress into the John Lewis search and a few proper dresses came up, amongst the beach cover ups. Something like this, which would also work with your shoes?

www.johnlewis.com/search?Ntt=kaftan+dress&Nty=1&_requestid=10762720

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zouzou1 · 30/06/2015 23:28

Why not that will be a nice idea, especially if you have used a place overlooking the caldera.

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