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Do these dresses look ok to wear as a wedding guest?

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untinctured · 26/05/2016 12:46

I've narrowed the choice down to two dresses that I like. I will probably order both, try on at home and send one back. Do you think these would be suitable for a fairly posh wedding in June?

Do these dresses look ok to wear as a wedding guest?
Do these dresses look ok to wear as a wedding guest?
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WellErrr · 26/05/2016 12:47

I prefer the first one. With a nice dark purple hat.

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BeauGlacons · 26/05/2016 12:48

I like the blue one best

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WellErrr · 26/05/2016 12:48

Bodycon and smart wedding don't go together in my book. So that's why I'd veto 2.

But the first one is lovely.

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NannawifeofBaldr · 26/05/2016 12:49

The first one is lovely.

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MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 26/05/2016 12:55

1st one gets my vote. Both lovely though.

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untinctured · 26/05/2016 13:00

Thanks everyone. I think the purple one is my favourite too. I would look for a nice fascinator to match if I wear that one. I like the blue one but probably agree that it wouldn't be a great choice for a smart wedding.

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Iona1651 · 26/05/2016 13:00

They're both lovely - wish I had the body and confidence to wear either of those. We've a christening (I'm Godmother) and a wedding, both in August but wouldn't dream of ordering and the shame of having to return because of not fitting in either.

I'm sure you'll look amazing in either one. x

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NannawifeofBaldr · 26/05/2016 13:07

OP can I ask where the purple on is from?

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SpringSpringSpring · 26/05/2016 13:09

I really like the purple one - where is it from?

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user1463996941 · 26/05/2016 13:13

They both look wonderful. I have 2 weddings this year and I won't fit in normal dresses at the moment.

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NapQueen · 26/05/2016 13:15
  1. Because it'd be spot on for a wedding and then in the winter could go with opaques for a night out.
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untinctured · 26/05/2016 13:16

Thanks Iona. There's no shame in returning items, it's not just sizing issues that lead to returns. There are plenty of other reasons.

For those who are interested here are the links:

ASOS Dress With Kimono Sleeves In Floral Print
ASOS Floral T-Shirt Scuba Bodycon Midi Dress

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LillyVonSchtupp · 26/05/2016 13:16

Spring they both look like ASOS photos to me?

Agree with be majority that the purple one is the nicest OP. Really lovely in fact..

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untinctured · 26/05/2016 13:22

User Asos do a Curve range that looks quite good. Worth a look.

I agree NapQueen. I think I would get more wears out of the purple one. It is much more versatile.

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SpringSpringSpring · 26/05/2016 13:34

Thanks for the link!

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nannyplumislostinspace · 26/05/2016 13:58

Just went to order the purple one but its out of stock in my size! Sad

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Believeitornot · 26/05/2016 14:47

The only thing I'd be wary of is the material. I went to a wedding last year and the Asos stuff was a bit grim so I sent it back.

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PestilentialCat · 26/05/2016 18:47

I'd like the purple one in the blue fabric Grin

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ManonLescaut · 26/05/2016 20:25

Personally I think the purple one is awful.

As a dress I much prefer the blue, but I agree bodycon's not necessarily appropriate for a wedding.

How about this?It's like the blue but a bit more demure.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/05/2016 20:45

Love the purple, but will depend on the fabric.

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Nannawifeofbaldr · 26/05/2016 21:43

Manon that's actually very pretty.

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untinctured · 27/05/2016 06:38

Nannyplum so annoying when that happens. It might be worth checking back in a week or so to see if they have more stock. You would think they would stock summer dresses well into July.

Believeitornot I will assess the material when it arrives. I guess that this can vary between different dresses.

PestilentialCat I would like that too!

ManonLescaut I'm not sure about the print on that one. It would probably be too pale against my skin.

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Floisme · 27/05/2016 07:59

I bloody love the purple one. Less keen on the blue one but that might just be that stupid pouty look on the model's face.

No, they're both pouting aren't they - scrap that. I think maybe it's because the neckline on the blue one is quite high so you'd probably need to be flat chested to carry it off. In fact it might depend on boobage which one suits you best as one is quite a deep V neck and the other is high.

I like Manon's link too but yes, depends on your colouring. That's probably why I like the purple one - it's my colour.

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MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 27/05/2016 21:29

Here's another blue one from ASOS.

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untinctured · 28/05/2016 09:48

I like that one too Martin.

I'm waiting for the two dresses to arrive. I will update when I have tried them on.

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