Ok ladies find me a wedding dress...

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

My boyfriend proposed last week and given that we can't plan anything due to lockdown I'm passing the time by window shopping dresses.

The brief:
I'm 45, 5ft0, currently a size 14, hourglass shape, aiming to drop down to at least a 12 by the big day. Brown hair, green eyes. Style definitely quirky rather than traditional.

It's my third () marriage so I definitely don't want a big white wedding dress. Favourite colour is Cadbury purple but love all bright colours, dislike pastels as they don't suit me at all.

Budget up to £500

I'm vegan so no silk or wool please.

Thank you in advance.

[Thinkle]

Congratulations!
How about... www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/alice-olivia-aiden-floral-print-pleated-crepe-maxi-dress_236-3002361-CC910P03513/?previewAttribute=Petite%20Dream%20Violet
or
www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/pinko-ottimare-tulle-dress_5337-10780-1N12L95794/?previewAttribute=Fuxia-bacca%20rossiss.
I basically asked myself where would I never normally afford to buy myself a nice fancy dress from... not sure if they are quirky enough

[LadyFeliciaMontague]

www.lalamira.co.uk/Ball-Gown-Off-The-Shoulder-Sweep-Train-Evening-Dresses-With-Beading-Sequins-017146206-g146206/?utm_term=146206&utm_size=06&ggsub=pl&ggntk=g&ggcid=426225415320&ggkey=&ggpos=&ggdev=t&ggdevm=&ggplm=&ggtgt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-L2BRA_EiwAacX32Sh7Q4gmQCicIUstLbi6pClG3khbB7mbm8-FXsqMG5jVle1HeXyLXBoCRKkQAvD_BwE

[waltzingparrot]

images.app.goo.gl/nRzEHeru3SrxVq1UA

ASOS. Out of stock at the moment and no idea what it's made of, but it's quirky.

[EwwSprouts]

Happy news !!
www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-grace-lace-maxi-dress-deep-violet/p4145706

[MrsJakeLovell]

www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/dresses-c10/1950s-halterneck-luxury-purple-satin-lace-dress-p4415

This perfect 👌!

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

I've actually fallen in love with this. Very tempted to order it.

[Buzzfrightyears]

Oh it’s so pretty! Yes order it you can always return if you hate it!

[MrsJakeLovell]

It’s so pretty - yes, you should order it!

[BadAlice]

Yes love that!!

www.digforvictoryclothing.com/formal-dresses
I was going to.recvomend so thin like these but that’s very different to the one you’ve posted!

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

@BadAlice I know, it's completely different to what I said in my OP!!! But I love it

[EwwSprouts]

Buy it ! It hangs beautifully.

[rosegoldwatcher]

This one would be lovely for a winter wedding...

www.phase-eight.com/product/anna-embroidered-maxi-dress-206604622.html#start=0&sz=120&is=false&imageType=model&cgid=maxi&prefn1=pattern&prefv1=Embellished|Lace&prefn2=brand&prefv2=Phase%20Eight&prefn3=styleType&prefv3=Maxi&pid=206604622&pos=20

[Lola001]

Have you ever seen a brand called needle and thread? They've some beautiful options
www.needleandthread.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2uf2BRBpEiwA31VZjxzSQXsoWSQ9INCqc6_oLW3Eid_FsfVgVB41-X8n7DP8jnf4_OV_1xoCNeIQAvD_BwE

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

Also love this but it doesn't look very wedding-y

[comatosemuvva]

The first one you shared I think is absolutely perfect for a wedding!!

[StCharlotte]

Congratulations!

I love love love that hot pink dress linked by Thinkle. Thank God they haven't got it in my size.

The pale blue one you were considering OP is heavenly as well.

[Jayneisagirlsname]

The pale blue one very pretty, but I love the purple maxi dress! It's unusual and stunning. I think it could be very weddingy with the right hairstyle and jewellery.
I almost wish I was getting married so I could buy it!

[AnnaSW1]

I much prefer the first dress you like. I think the second one is kind of for old people

[Verite1]

Yes. I think the second one may be aging. The first one is gorgeous.

[DarlingCoffee]

Phase Eight do nice wedding dresses (I bought mine there!) also Net a Porter

[VenusClapTrap]

I just came across this stunning wine red dress on Wolf & Badger, and thought of your thread. It would look amazing as a non-trad wedding dress.

www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/rosa-deep-red-midi-dress-with-back-ribbons/?result_index=409&query_id=5d14add2816a03232a2d2f59d28fca6a

[StCharlotte]

Wow @VenusClapTrap - that is stunning!