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To think this dress isn’t too sexy to wear to a wedding?

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Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 20:47

SIL wedding in October, attending as a guest. Is this dress too sexy? Too bridesmaid-y?

I always go for bodycon dresses as that’s what I feel most comfortable in, I am size 10/12 and an hourglass body shape so not sure what else would suit my body type really, I find a lot of other dresses make me look huge/frumpy.

To think this dress isn’t too sexy to wear to a wedding?
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TedWilson · 20/04/2024 20:49

It's a lovely dress but I would tone it down for the day with a wrap or jacket.

Bluevelvetsofa · 20/04/2024 20:51

You can’t rely on the weather in October being warm enough for a sleeveless dress, so you’d need something to go over it, which loses the point of the dress really.

BakedTattie · 20/04/2024 20:52

Don’t be daft - it’s perfectly acceptable as a wedding guest dress

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 20:52

Yes @Bluevelvetsofa I did think that. Maybe a long sleeved version of the dress would be a good middle ground.

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greengreyblue · 20/04/2024 20:53

It’s gorgeous. You’ll be wearing a jacket over in October I presume.

Comedycook · 20/04/2024 20:54

It's fine. A bit clubby perhaps but will be fine, just choose your accessories wisely

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 20:57

@HateMyRubbishBoss ooooh yes I love that!

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Bushmillsbabe · 20/04/2024 20:58

It's lovely, it's not to short or 'booby'.
If its in a church you will need a jacket over the top to be respectful, but can then remove for evening dancing

Elley123 · 20/04/2024 20:59

I have the same bolero in black and it runs true to size. I've found it a very versatile piece that I've used loads.

Moreorlessmentallystable · 20/04/2024 21:04

I would wear that. Love the colour too.

Tukto · 20/04/2024 21:11

It's a lovely dress but not really for a wedding. Maybe for the evening do?

PoochiesPinkEars · 20/04/2024 21:12

It's gorgeous and perfectly fine for a wedding!

IvorTheEngineDriver · 20/04/2024 21:13

Stunning. Wear it. Needs something around the neck though.

catonmyback · 20/04/2024 21:13

It's lovely. What colour are the BMs?

Please! Dont wear a bolero!!! Get a lovely blazer

patchworkpal · 20/04/2024 21:15

I'm sorry but that would be so out of place at any wedding I've been to.

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 21:24

These are dresses I’ve worn to weddings previously (years ago so a bit out of style now!), so I don’t think the one at the top is too much of a stretch from those, and I never felt out of place in those.

A blazer could actually look gorgeous over it! BM will be wearing burgundy 😊

To think this dress isn’t too sexy to wear to a wedding?
To think this dress isn’t too sexy to wear to a wedding?
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Freeasabird76 · 20/04/2024 21:27

If I had your figure,I would definitely wear it.

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 21:27

I would also add that I usually wouldn’t give it this much thought, but it’s my first ‘event’ since having DD, and so having a bit of a ‘who even am I now?’ moment 😂

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Mrsprofessor83 · 20/04/2024 21:30

Nothing to say except you have an absolutely stunning figure!! I'm very jealous 😉

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 21:31

Ahh thanks ladies - that was a pre-DD body so slightly softer round the edges now, but still there or thereabouts 😂

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marmiteoneverything · 20/04/2024 21:36

I think you would look fantastic in it (you look absolutely stunning in that green dress!) but I think it’s a bit sexy for a wedding, personally. It probably wouldn’t be if you wore something over the top, but then it would sort of defeat the point of wearing the dress, if you see what I mean?

Where are the getting married?

bradpittsbathwater · 20/04/2024 21:37

You have a lovely figure. That dress will look great. It's perfect for a wedding.

ItsMintUpNorth · 20/04/2024 21:37

It's lovely and fine for a wedding imo! Agree with PP's you will need a jacket for an October wedding but it's absolutely fine without one once you are dancing away Grin

patchworkpal · 20/04/2024 21:39

Ginspirational · 20/04/2024 21:24

These are dresses I’ve worn to weddings previously (years ago so a bit out of style now!), so I don’t think the one at the top is too much of a stretch from those, and I never felt out of place in those.

A blazer could actually look gorgeous over it! BM will be wearing burgundy 😊

The one at the top is definitely more look at me than the first one. It is going to show off anything that isn't a smooth shape. Which is fine if you're fine with that. I suggest a good supportive bra as I find those sort of tops act a little like strapless ones and can push boobs down.

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