Sorry me again, found the dress now just need accessorise, I'm rubbish at this part!

[navyeyelasH]

dress here

I will probably get the same shoes she has on too. Now what do I do about jewellery, shoulder coverage etc. The service is in a church and the reception in a posh hotel so it is quite formal ad the bride is a very good friend.

I'm rubbish at this part any help much appreciated, if I need pashmina type thing how the hell do you wear it? I don't think I could handle that shawl type look! I'm 26 if that helps.

[SixtyFootDoll]

I dont think a Pashmina would go
What about a white fitted jacket for the service and tehn take off later?

[MillyMollyMoo]

I wouldn't wear that dress to a church wedding personally, a pashmina will ruin the effect and make you look too old but it's more for clubbing than a formal day event.

[MillyMollyMoo]

A jacket would work. But the neckline might look odd with it being one shouldered.

[SixtyFootDoll]

agree with MMM its not realy a day dress, hence the jacket suggestion.

[tethersend]

Oooh, where did you find it in the end?

I would wear something like this with it, especially if you have the cream shoes in the pic.

[OurLadyOfPerpetualSupper]

I agree - a pashmina would be totally wrong and anyway, you're 26 not 66.

KB has wisely not accessorised and I'd say that was the way to go with a stunning dress like that.

White or maybe navy jacket might look good.

[tethersend]

You cannot talk her out of the dress... she has worked too hard to find it

Besides, I think it will work fine if shoulders are covered for the service, then uncovered for reception.

What are you doing with your hair?

[tethersend]

Agree with OurLady about accessories BTW.

[MillyMollyMoo]

OMG nooooooo Tethersend that shrug is dreadful.

[navyeyelasH]

My hair is quite short (just had the chop) so I will wear it in a sort of messy but structured bob if that makes any sense?

I was thinking instead of a fascinator a little hair clip, some drop earings and a simple bracelet?

I think the dress could be a clubbing dress if you styled it so but I think we can style it from a wedding; right?! My makeup will be really basic. I'm normally a black eyeliner, bed head grungy type!

tethersend I local dress maker is making it for the pricely sum of £125 with a matching clutch bag!

Everyone at the wedding will be around my age - I'm scared now it's not formal enough!

[nickschick]

A silver or white shrug?

[navyeyelasH]

ps - I like the shape of the shrug/stole thingy tethersend linked to but I don't think I could wear fur - I'd feel like a cotton wool ball!

The dress is being modified slightly, it will have sleeve detailing like this dress.

[MillyMollyMoo]

I would change into it for the evening it's a lovely dress but not for church.

[navyeyelasH]

what about some sort of off white (like the shoes) fitted little jacker with a nipped in waist?

Where would such a thing exist?

I have a largeish chest and don't think shrugs etc really suit me.

[SixtyFootDoll]

IF thats the case I wouldnt wear anything over it
ANd keep accessories simple
A nice bangle?

[tethersend]

Right, that shrug won't work.



Hmm.

white satin?

Or could you not get the dress maker to make you a little bolero or jacket out of the same fabric?

[SparklyJules]

Oooh, that's a fab dress!

Sorry, don't have any suggestions for what you could wear with it but I just wanted to say don't listen to those who say you can't wear it in church! Pah! Why not?

[navyeyelasH]

tethersend I could try but I think because the wedding is so soon it might be pushing it a bit... plus it might be a bit same samey? I like the shape of that one in your link, but maybe not satin? I don't think Satin and I get on too well.

sixtyfiitdoll if what's the case? The youngish crowd? Or my norks? I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid at my bare shoulders TBH but it wouldn't feel 'proper' to me.

[tethersend]

classic white blazer

classic ivory

nicer

you could change the belt for blue

[navyeyelasH]

sparklyjules, I know this is mumsnet and all and we're not supposed to do this but I could kiss you! Thanks. I don't really think it's that bad for my age.

[tethersend]

I said it too! [needy emoticon]

[navyeyelasH]

I love that Frnech Connection one tethersend but am worried it'll look to sort of officey?

God this is a nightmare, I'm sorry I'm being so fussy thanks for all the links!

[tethersend]

That FC one is my favourite. I don't think there's any danger of you looking officey in that dress

3/4 sleeves make it more dressy too.

[navyeyelasH]

what about this sort of thing too casual??

tether I know you did but you don't count; you're biased as you were on the original thread looking for the dress!

But I'll give you a kiss for all these amazing links

[OurLadyOfPerpetualSupper]

I'm guessing SFD was referring to the sleeve detail (which is very pretty, btw, and I think somehow makes the dress look more 'modest'.

I wonder if a smart coat might be the way to go? Expensive, though.