Please help me accessorise this dress

[madamecake]

I've just bought this lindybop dress for my DB's wedding in a couple of months. I'd normally go for black shoes, bag etc but it might be too dark for a wedding. I'd quite like to stick with the retro style of the dress.

Any ideas for hair accessories are welcome too, otherwise I'll be wearing my decade old black hair facinator!

Thanks

[madamecake]

Oh, should say I'm only on a high street budget!

[slug]

These shoes I can vouch for them being comfortable enough for the non-heel wearer to dance the night away in. Also available in wine

[Twinklestein]

I'd wear it with midnight blue stilettos and a vintage 50s style diamante hair comb/piece, as I'm a bit over fascinators.

Carvela

Not blue or stilettos but I like them: [[https://www.zalando.co.uk/tamaris-high-heels-platinum-glam-ta111b0ix-
f11.html Tamaris sparkly]]

[madamecake]

I do like those shoes slug but they have none left in my size (7). I'm really liking the tamaris shoes though twinkle, I'm not sure if I'm a sparkly person but I think they'd look fantastic with navy. Good idea on the diamante hair clip too.

I'm a big cardigan lover, is that a no no for a wedding? Are pashminas a bit past it?

Thanks again

[burnishedsilver]

Is the dress as nice in RL as it is in the picture? How do they make a dress like that for £30. Its gorgeous.

[madamecake]

Yes! I didn't have high hopes, but the fabric is quite heavy and it's fully lined.

I need to move the buttons on the sash belt to make it tighter on the waist, and it needs a full petticoat underneath but I'm very pleased with it.

[trufflesnout]

I'd be going red! Of almost any shade, ideally suede and a very simple design.

How is Lindybop's sizing by the way? Do they run small/true/large?

[madamecake]

I've just bought some red suede Mary Janes to go with a different dress, don't know why I didn't think of those. Would you go for red bag etc too or is that too much? I'm a bit clueless about how to style things.

I'm a larger 12 and their 12 fits me fine, though I did measure myself against their sizing guide just to be sure.

[blibblibs]

That really is a lovely dress. Can I ask how tall you are and how long the dress is?

[madamecake]

I'm 5"9 and it comes to about 3 inches below my knees without a petticoat. Its still below knee length with one on. I think they look lovely mid calf length though if you were shorter than I am.

[nottheOP]

www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/shoes-203538/heels-203589/silver-embellished-leaf-heels-2842236?refinements=Shoe+Size%7b1%7d~%5b7%5d&bi=1&ps=200

www.selfridges.com/en/dune-burst-metallic-courts_942-10105-0083505410017605/?previewAttribute=Black+white-metallic

www.selfridges.com/en/karen-millen-suede-peep-toe-court-shoes_835-10002-214FT200/?previewAttribute=Blue

Navy is so versatile. You just match your accessories. A smart cardi is fine too as is a nice blazer, probably cropped with your dress.

I quite like the peacock colours and metallic accessories.

[blibblibs]

At 5'2 it will probably end up at my ankles it is very lovely though.

[twoandahalftimesthree]

Lindybop do petite sizes too

[Lucked]

I love a bit of pink with navy either pale or dark.

dune
phase eight

How does it look without the petticoat? I would consider it for going out for dinner or cocktails.

[madamecake]

Lucked I think there's too much fabric on the skirt part to wear without a petticoat, it just looks too "bunched up" for lack of better words!

I've finally decided on what to wear, going with the sparkly silver/ dark grey shoes twinklstein posted, and have found a long sleeved bolero on ebay that matches. Just have to find a midnight blue clutch bag and a sparkly hair grip.

Thanks for you help all!

[Charlieneedscoffee]

Mademecake, can I ask where you brought your petticoat from? Just checked out Lindy Bop, I've fallen in love with the dresses. I'm pear shaped, ideal for me!

[madamecake]

I'm pear shaped too which is why I picked it! I bought this one from amazon in the navy, although they only have L-XL left at the moment.

[Charlieneedscoffee]

Excellent! Thank you. Looking forward to having a proper look later.

[BitOutOfPractice]

Oh I love that dress. I also loved the twinkly shoes so glad you've gone for them

You'll look fab. Have a lovely time

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Red or silver accessories would be nice.
Chunky necklace, bag fascinator and shoes,
Red or silver nail varnish