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Help!! Budget wedding outfit for October?

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Mrsemcgregor · 23/08/2020 19:31

Anyone want a challenge?

I am attending my brothers wedding in October and I am struggling to find something to wear!

Due to current world circumstances I find myself on a very tight budget of a max £30. I am usually good at finding a bargain, especially in charity shops but can’t really rummage like I used to with the current restrictions.

I am a size 12 and I guess I want a dress. I already have black and nude heels. It’s not a full on formal wedding but it’s going to be “nice”. Church service and water mill reception, just dinner/no dancing.

What do you think?

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AntFarm · 23/08/2020 19:38

Have you looked on the website 'Everything 5 pounds'? They do hundreds, if not thousands, of dresses, most are ex chain store.

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Defiantly41 · 23/08/2020 19:39
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Beachlovingirl · 23/08/2020 19:44

Website Shein always have lots of good value items

This is nice. I would wear green to a wedding but know some people wouldn’t. Still have a look.
m.shein.co.uk/Raglan-Sleeve-Tie-Front-Flare-Satin-Dress-p-840719-cat-1727.html

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Mrsemcgregor · 23/08/2020 20:03

Thank you for the ideas, having a good look now!

What is that about wearing green to a wedding?! My mother mentions it every time there’s a wedding, especially if the bridesmaids are in green!

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AntFarm · 23/08/2020 20:08

oooh yes, Shein is brilliant too. Loads of gorgeous dresses on there!

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Cooltalkin · 23/08/2020 20:12

Wallis has dale on dresses £20 plus .. some definite wedding choices there

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Cooltalkin · 23/08/2020 20:13

Sale !

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Imtoooldforallthis · 23/08/2020 20:13

Have a look at Phase Eight on ebay, there are some beautiful dresses.

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Mrsemcgregor · 23/08/2020 20:20

Is Shein legit then? I always worried it’s a bit like Wish and what you get most likely won’t resemble the pictures?!

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AntFarm · 23/08/2020 20:46

@Mrsemcgregor

Is Shein legit then? I always worried it’s a bit like Wish and what you get most likely won’t resemble the pictures?!

I've always found Shein to be great. Some items can take a week or two to arrive, so make sure you order in plenty of time.
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AntFarm · 23/08/2020 20:47

Also, under the item listing and description there are usually lots of reviews and photos of other buyers wearing the item so check those out before ordering too.

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Todaywewilldobetter · 23/08/2020 20:49

Ebay Coast!

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AllTheCakes · 23/08/2020 20:55

Silkfred have some lovely dresses at that price. What about this? www.silkfred.com/boutiques/blue-vanilla/clothing/fiona-asymmetric-wrap-front-maxi-dress-in-red-print

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mrschocolatte · 23/08/2020 21:01

Have you tried Thrift? Although previously owned they do have pretty high quality control standards. If you check out the High Street section you might get yourself a bargain.

thrift.plus/

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TessTackle · 23/08/2020 21:16

[quote AllTheCakes]Silkfred have some lovely dresses at that price. What about this? www.silkfred.com/boutiques/blue-vanilla/clothing/fiona-asymmetric-wrap-front-maxi-dress-in-red-print[/quote]
This is gorgeous

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startalovetrain · 23/08/2020 23:23

I got married at a watermill, wondering if it's the same one. If it's in Leeds, beware of high heels due to uneven ground!

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Mrsemcgregor · 24/08/2020 08:07

@startalovetrain

I got married at a watermill, wondering if it's the same one. If it's in Leeds, beware of high heels due to uneven ground!

It’s south coast, but point accepted about high heels, it’s fairly grassy and October which is a recipe for sinking!! I hadn’t considered that so thank you!
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beguilingeyes · 24/08/2020 08:26

Ebay, ebay ebay. Phase eight or Monsoon? I've got some amazing bargains from ebay lately including a sheepskin flying jacket for £40

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