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Online shopping is absolutely garbage. Why is there nothing suitable for a wedding

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mayaknew · 22/07/2025 00:18

Well that doesn't make me look like a frump.

Where do people shop for dresses? I've tried ASOS boohoo new look even shein but it's tii late now for that the wedding is next week. Too late for cider too.

Whats my options I need serious help !

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Messycoo · 22/07/2025 03:53

Debenhams

SiobahnRoy · 22/07/2025 04:36

John Lewis

JustAMum35 · 22/07/2025 04:38

John Lewis, Next, Monsoon or Phase Eight 😊

Thisisnotmyid · 22/07/2025 05:06

Girl in mind?

RevolutionHere · 22/07/2025 05:14

scarlett and jo but it is online

mayaknew · 22/07/2025 09:18

Thanks for all the recommendations! Unfortunately again none of them are really my style 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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Daisyvodka · 22/07/2025 09:22

What style do you like?
And what size/shape/bust/height are you?
Someone will be able to help!

lissie123 · 22/07/2025 09:23

Wyse London, Me and Em LK Bennett Karen Millen are great- but pricey.

insomniaclife · 22/07/2025 09:30

For a “just right” dress when you want to feel good, you HAVE TO GO SHOPPING IN REAL SHOPS and try on loads of different styles.

mayaknew · 22/07/2025 10:16

Ok... So I I am 5'6 carrying weight around my belly about a size 16-18 depending on the brand/style.

I don't have one particular style I just like what I like however I do steer more towards grungy/alternative styles.

I'm definitely not a floral and fascinator kind of person

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JustAMum35 · 22/07/2025 12:07

mayaknew · 22/07/2025 10:16

Ok... So I I am 5'6 carrying weight around my belly about a size 16-18 depending on the brand/style.

I don't have one particular style I just like what I like however I do steer more towards grungy/alternative styles.

I'm definitely not a floral and fascinator kind of person

@mayaknew Can you show us a pic of an example of a dress you do like? 😊

SumUp · 22/07/2025 12:13

I would get yourself out to a city centre with a department store and some other outlets, and some good charity shops, and just try on whatever might fit and fit the brief.

Some department stores have a personal shopper service that you can book. See if you can do that?

You’re probably struggling to find something you like if you normally wear grunge style because most mainstream wedding suitable garb really isn’t anything like that. Hope you find something.

mayaknew · 22/07/2025 20:18

I quite like this but I don't think it would suit my body shape and I cannot go out without a bra on

Online shopping is absolutely garbage. Why is there nothing suitable for a wedding
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mayaknew · 22/07/2025 20:28

This is the back hence the bra issue

Online shopping is absolutely garbage. Why is there nothing suitable for a wedding
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Gowlett · 22/07/2025 21:19

Any good charity shops nearby?
Might be a case of the right dress finding you!

Or TK Maxx? You might find a diamond.
Online is no good, you need a proper rummage.

PistachioTiramisuLimoncello · 22/07/2025 21:21

Stars?

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5863265362-lovely-scamp-and-dude-dress

PistachioTiramisuLimoncello · 22/07/2025 21:23

Embroidered

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6728028479-pure-cotton-embroidered-maxi-smock-dress

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