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Find me an outfit for me (a guest) at a muslim wedding please!

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By Sat 04-Jul-09 21:44:13 Add message | Report | Contact poster

Usually I would wear a knee length dress to a wedding, but the couple getting married are quite religious and tbh I dont think I would feel comfortable bearing too much flesh at a muslim wedding reception (reckon legs are out though shoulders would be OK).

I was thinking maybe tunic and slim trousers but havent really seen any that are smart enough for a wedding. Im too short for long dresses, and although shalwar kameez (?sp) look great on Asian woman I dont think they do on non-Asians ( I am white)so dont really want to wear one. I'm 5'4, size 12ish, pear shaped although currently still have a bit of a baby-belly.

So...any ideas?

TIA

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sun 05-Jul-09 22:19:22

Yes I've ordered stuff from littlewoods - mainly dresses (safe bet) They are great.
Sorry don't know the deal with trousers, but they are good with return/exchange so order what you think you need and go from there?

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:52:38

Just had another look at Littlewoods website..there's loads of trousers there. Anyone ordered from there before? They look Ok inthe pics. Do you think skinny or slim? Would bootcut be wrong with a tunic?

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:45:53

UmmNoor, I wasnt sure if showing any leg would be inappropriate, so had assumed all skirts above ankles would be out? Usually go for V neck or round neck tops as I think they suit my shape better but agree might not be suitable for this occasion.

Trousers could eb possibility, will check if they do them in black...Im confused though, is that littlewoods the same as the one the hideous Trinny and Susannah promote? Last time I went on a Littlewoods website they were plastered all over it.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:38:53

Yes agree snot trails are the worst, at the moment have them on shoulder (from babs) and on thigh (from ds). Though white definatley shows it less than black (am i looking for reasons to spend 60 quid on Monsoon tnic rather than far more reasonable one from debenhams? wink

And yes more trousers please!

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:38:39

How about a mid calf length skirt, a dressy top (with a scarf/pashmina type thing to cover shoulders if feeling a little exposed)and a pair of heels? IMO, you just need to be careful not too expose too much leg/back/cleavage. The dress code is perfect for covering your lumps and bumps!

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:32:48

anything like this?
what colour d'you think?

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:30:40

I find the snot / snail-trails more of an issue ...

aww, you give me an excuse to go looking for more trousers?

grin

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:25:18

Will have toddler and baby, might not be sticky to begin with but am thinking curry handprints! Having said that at £18 would not be the end of the world, would be more of an issue with the silk 60quid tunic! WWill have to tell dh he is responsible for all feeding/wiping duties that day.

Seen any skinny trousers as anothe option?

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:17:38

i imagine they would (knickers I mean)
you wouldn't have a sticky toddler at a wedding, would you? I've braved it for the odd day out, and come out still white enough but a nice bag to match your shoes, bursting with wet-wipes and tissues is also possibly on the essential list (with the bridget jones knickers) Unless the tunic is long enough for it not to matter. if you wear the "right" knickers grin

i mean!!

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 22:12:39

I like that 2nd debenhams tunic, could wear it with jeans too (not to wedding though) so would get plenty of wear. Trousers are a bargain...though have visions of sticky toddler handprints on them by the end of the day. Have just realised I have never worn white trousers before, am guessing nude colur knickers would be essential.

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