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Wedding attire - is this ok?

103 replies

Williteverrainagain · 06/08/2026 19:12

Hi, I have never been great at clothes. I often seem to get things slightly wrong. I am 56, 5' 6 and a size 18 currently (bloody menopause). We are going to a wedding in a two weeks time (family member) and the invite says "Dress to Impress". I am not that confident in myself at this weight but I do care what I look like.

I have ordered this dress:

https://katyawildman.com/products/the-always-zip-pocket-dress-in-charlottes-roses

And these shoes:

https://airandgracelondon.com/collections/flat-shoes/products/anais-olive-suede-and-gold-leather-pointed-t-bar-flats

I intend to wear a double-layered gold necklace (Mint Velvet) and have ordered a suede olive green clutch bag. I can no longer wear heels so shoes need to be flats.

Can anyone with advise me if they think this is a good combination.

Thanks!

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OP posts:
LumpkinPumpkin · 06/08/2026 19:15

Looks great to me! Love that you’ve gone for a green accessories rather than red, and the shoes are lovely!

EmpressStorm · 06/08/2026 19:17

Looks fine to me, love the accessories.

Bristolandlazy · 06/08/2026 19:18

You'll fit right in, it's a stunning dress and I love, love the shoes.

Weeellokthen · 06/08/2026 19:19

Wow, love it. You have great taste in dresses. You will look fabulous in it. Sorry, unsure of your shoe taste though.

Original poster
Williteverrainagain · 06/08/2026 19:22

Weeellokthen · 06/08/2026 19:19

Wow, love it. You have great taste in dresses. You will look fabulous in it. Sorry, unsure of your shoe taste though.

What is it about them that you think might not be great. I definitely need flats, and I thought ballet pumps are just too casual. The invite said a bit of sparkle wouldn't go amiss so I thought perhaps adding in the gold would work. Even though I am quite weighty at the moment, I have really slim legs and ankles so chunky shoes don't work - but open to suggestions.

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iamme21 · 06/08/2026 19:51

I think the dress and shoes are gorgeous!

HollyhockDays · 06/08/2026 19:53

gorgeous. Love the shoes!

MrsMabelThorpe · 06/08/2026 20:02

You have great taste!

moleeye · 06/08/2026 20:03

Love it!

Cremeul · 06/08/2026 20:05

Beautiful! I wore a Katya Wildman bombshell dress when my DS got married. Her dresses are flattering and comfy! Love the shoes, I think the colour is perfect with the dress!

EssCarGo · 06/08/2026 20:06

Love the dress, but I don’t think I’d wear a double necklace with it, might seem a bit fussy with the collar? The shoes are ace!

Italiangreyhound · 06/08/2026 20:06

Love the shoes and the dress.

PashaMinaMio · 06/08/2026 20:12

A beautiful outfit but …
keep your jewellery simple and classic. The dress will do all the talking. Be sure to wear hose, for a finessed look.
We hope you have a lovely time.

Original poster
Williteverrainagain · 06/08/2026 20:15

EssCarGo · 06/08/2026 20:06

Love the dress, but I don’t think I’d wear a double necklace with it, might seem a bit fussy with the collar? The shoes are ace!

Thank you. I think you’re right. I rarely wear jewelry apart from rings but my sister is always telling me to wear more.

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B0D · 06/08/2026 20:21

Beautiful dress and I like the shoes, but I would try to find low block heeled shoes. I just think even a small heel will make the outfit and really lift the dress.

IndigoBabble · 06/08/2026 20:21

I love the dress and the shoes. I think you have great taste!

Seacatt · 06/08/2026 20:24

Wow! You are going to look fabulous!

Ohyeahohno · 06/08/2026 20:25

Love it too!

salcombebabe · 06/08/2026 20:26

Love your dress and the shoes are perfect! Hope you have a wonderful day x

66babe · 06/08/2026 20:28

Love both , stunning . Hope you feel amazing in them and have a lovely time

Original poster
Williteverrainagain · 06/08/2026 20:30

B0D · 06/08/2026 20:21

Beautiful dress and I like the shoes, but I would try to find low block heeled shoes. I just think even a small heel will make the outfit and really lift the dress.

I do agree. And I wish I could but I cannot wear even a small heel. I’ve got feet/ankle issues and if I wore a block heel even I would be out of them and into flats within the hour. I might even struggle with what I’ve bought as they are so flat (plantar fasciitis) and have to resort to trainers after an hour.

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MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 06/08/2026 20:35

Looks lovely

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 06/08/2026 20:53

Seems like a lovely outfit

TaffyandTeenyTaffy · 06/08/2026 21:09

Its a really lovely outfit and i think the shoes are fab. They would be too flat for me - but i have a little foam wedge heel insert or a slightly moulded insole which just lifts the arch enough to make shoes wearable.
May be worth a try?

If you are actually going to revert to trainers maybe go for something gold/sparkly/picking out a colour with some fun laces/ribbons. (Can you tell i have dodgy feet too!!)

dudsville · 06/08/2026 22:17

Great choices, really nice outfit!