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Wedding attire - is this ok?

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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:
pollyglot · Today 02:01

Love it! I do object to people decreeing stuff like "dress to impress", though...there are people who just can't afford it. Still, each to her own.

Lemonymint · Today 02:52

I think the dress and shoes look lovely together. Lots of outfits posted on here don't but these do. I don't think it could be described as a predominantly white dress or remotely bridal.

Morepositivemum · Today 06:06

Gorgeous op!
Huge thumbs up!!

(edited because my phone put the word ‘hi’ in😅)

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