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Wedding guest dress- help needed

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LilaGrace · 09/09/2021 07:00

Hope you feel you can give me some inspiration as I’m getting nowhere!
I’m attending a wedding at the end of October in the UK. I need address which is either kneelength or above. I am 40 yrs old, 5‘4“ tall, and a size 8 to 10. I would prefer some thing either sleeveless or with long or 3/4 length sleeves. Short and cap sleeves do not suit me. I W ould prefer a round neck but happy to look at V-neck. Would prefer the material not to be too shiny and no large prints.
Everything I’ve seen it’s either really long and swamps me or is shiny with large flowers everywhere!
Happy to spend whatever is required – no budget – because I’m hoping this dress will come in useful for many occasions over the winter.

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Auroreforet · 09/09/2021 07:06

I think this dress would look amazing.
It has a print on the bodice though.
www.hobbs.com/product/dora-jacquard-shift-dress/0121-5824-9045L00-RED-MULTI.html

Foxyloxy1plus1 · 09/09/2021 08:49

Have a look at Brand Alley. They often have Hobbs, Phase 8, Jigsaw and other brands on there, cheaper than in the shop.

LilaGrace · 10/09/2021 06:29

@Auroreforet I'll have a look at Hobbs- it's not somewhere I'd automatically look as I think of it as work wear- but worth a try as that dress looks good (though not sure I'm keen on red).

Anywhere else? I'd love to see specific dresses for inspiration! Now that Karen Millen is gone I'm lost.

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Boopeedoop · 10/09/2021 12:33

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JenaWren · 10/09/2021 12:47

I wore this to a black tie wedding recently. It's a gorgeous dress and I felt great wearing it Smile

https://www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-halona-tiered-chiffon-dress/p4829840

LilaGrace · 11/09/2021 07:48

@JenaWren that is a beautiful dress- really gorgeous. However, I need something with a bit more colour than black or navy, I think. I have loads of dark dresses already but they feel too dark for this wedding. I was hoping to try and branch out but maybe my natural habitat is black and I have to accept that!

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LilaGrace · 11/09/2021 07:49

@Cleverpolly3 I like the length of that one but the gathering and material not so much. But keep them coming!

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