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About bridesmaid dresses (BTW I know I am not)

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HairsprayBabe · 29/01/2019 11:25

Ok so I may have been a bit clickbaity but I am getting so frustrated.

3 adult bridesmaids, we are paying for the dresses budget of £80 each. One size 8 petite, 2 size 16/18s.

All I want is sage green dresses with sleeves (don't mind if they are 1/2 full length or 3/4), all bridesmaids happy with the style. I am basically totally flexible on length and on embellishments...

I can't find anything anywhere with sleeves. They don't exist! I am getting married in October I don't want freezing cold blue bridesmaids! Plus the two bigger girls are conscious of their arms.

Also I don't know if I can trust janky sites like jjs house or bliss extra. I have already checked johnlewis, coast, phase eight, Dorothy Perkins, monsoon etc.

Please help me! Where did you get your bridesmaid dresses from?

AIBU in thinking that there should be somewhere I can get these dresses from or am I being picky and unreasonable?

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Howvery · 29/01/2019 19:01

I searched high and low for dresses with sleeves. Best places were ASOS and Little little Mistress were amazing!

Atalune · 29/01/2019 21:09

That dp dress is heaven.

pollymere · 30/01/2019 18:03

Mine came from Debenhams. They have quite a few green ones but more usefully, often have satin jackets to go over them. So you could choose a sleeveless dress and add a jacket. Maybe look for bolero over a cheaper dress?

MummyMayo1988 · 30/01/2019 18:05

Don't panic! Can't you get something to cover arms nearer the time? Like furry showels or something??

ClaireRose8 · 30/01/2019 18:10

Could you buy those ones from DP that you like and have them taken in by a professional. You’ll have saved quite a lot of money as they are reduced which hopefully would cover the alterations?

SheWoreBlueVelvet · 30/01/2019 18:11

Post on the Wedding forum on here. Lots of people looking out for dresses on there.
JJ House do get good reviews fromMNetters.

myhamsteratefreddiestarr · 30/01/2019 18:11

When I was MOH for my friend's November wedding, we all had black velvet wraps. They were very warm and very smart.

JulieTwo · 30/01/2019 18:12

This is quite nice from John Lewis: www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-three-quarter-sleeved-lace-dress/green/p3711442

And there are quite a few of this brand in various shades of green too!

BloodyMary75 · 30/01/2019 18:16

How about something like this over a green sleeveless dress? Very glam and weddingy. From Next/Lipsy

About bridesmaid dresses (BTW I know I am not)
snowflakesnow · 30/01/2019 18:20

Op it says that they have size 18 in stock so cannot you not buy them and get them taken in

RuthW · 30/01/2019 18:21

Arm hosiery? You can get different type of sleeves.

sunshine11 · 30/01/2019 18:23

Green?! You are going to love looking back at those pics in 10 years time surely?!

comeonbaby · 30/01/2019 18:23

I got married October 7th 2017 and I had a very petite size 8 and 2x size 16 - one tall and one short...
I got dresses from little misstress that were £80 each and they come in sooooo many colours and are very flattering! No sleeves though. If this is a must I would say either a bolero or some description or have a good seamstress add the sleeves...may have to buy one extra dress to provide the extra material, but is a thought if sleeves are that important 😊 my wedding wasn't cold at all in October, in fact I was so warm and never got to wear my beautiful bolero in the end as not needed....ASOS is great for long dresses, and they have some stunning ones in atm

JulieTwo · 30/01/2019 18:24

This might be too short?
www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/dresses-tunics/trevissick-velvet-shift-knee-length-dress_tehidy.htm

[work avoidance tactics here ... can you tell?!]

Mrsmadevans · 30/01/2019 18:24

Hairspray Babe how are you doing sweetie ? Grin
The ones you picked were absolutely gorgeous , l can see why you are having difficulty choosing other ones m'dear. Congratulations on your future Wedding l am sure you will look absolutely beautiful and you will all have the most wonderful day Star

JulieTwo · 30/01/2019 18:28

And slightly over budget but very elegant:
www.coast-stores.com/p/windsor-dress/2082043

Lifestyleinlondon88 · 30/01/2019 18:38

Could you buy the dresses you love and have them altered to smaller sizes?

CallMeOnMyCell · 30/01/2019 18:40

Saw this in Debenhams today OP...

About bridesmaid dresses (BTW I know I am not)
Jonas14 · 30/01/2019 18:43

I got mine three sizes too big and had it taken in. Fitted perfectly as I am tall. Buy the six 18 and get them taken in

Petalflowers · 30/01/2019 18:44

Call, just saw the same dress in Next clearance section.

green dress

Mazzystarlett · 30/01/2019 18:53

I recently got this custom size evening dress from JJs House (I'm a big lass and have big upper arms so wanted sleeves. The sleeves were the custom fit bit as I wanted to make sure they didn't come up tight) and it fits like a dream. I would defintely use them again.

www.jjshouse.co.uk/A-Line-Princess-Scoop-Neck-Floor-Length-Satin-Evening-Dress-With-Sequins-017153631-g153631