To ask for wedding dress suggestions

[Puzzledandpissedoff]

Unashanedly posting here for ideas ...

I have a very dear friend who's a senior lady (70+) and getting married, looking for recommendations about what to wear and where to get it - we live in the east midlands and ideally she'd prefer somewhere she can actually visit, though realises it may come down to ordering online in the end

Slim and very classy, she has in mind something silvery, long and straight, (definitely not a meringue, though TBH she's the sort of lady who'd look good in a bin bag ), possibly with some beading or whatever to make it "bridal" but nothing over the top

Not an easy endeavour which could be sorted by the standard bridal shops I know, but any suggestions would be very warmly appreciated so I can forward suitable links to her

Firstly it would have been more sensible to post this on the Style and Beauty board. Very odd to instead create a thread on a board dedicated to argument.

Generally it’s helpful if the woman seeking advice gives an indication of her clothing size and budget.

There was a beautiful long silvery beaded dress posted on a S&B thread yesterday, but I don’t remember where it was from.

Monsoon?

www.monsoon.co.uk/grace-long-sleeve-satin-bridal-shirt-dress-ivory-20002470016.html

John lewis

https://www.johnlewis.com/alie-street-iris-sparkle-wedding-gown-white/p111075525

https://www.johnlewis.com/alie-street-anya-corded-lace-wedding-dress-ivory/p6169412

This is just fabulous!

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/dima-ayad/clothing/gowns/metallic-plisse-tulle-gown-and-cape-set/1647597326434845

Phase eight

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/simara-sequin-maxi-dress-221462645.html?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21857432560&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21857432560&utm_content=173281196847&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC8N_ZgZxe249yrvL_96xT-DK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2tTq2_-OiwMVeIpQBh0VPQ9pEAQYBiABEgITQfD_BwE

Also coming on to suggest Phase Eight, But what I would actually suggest for her is a personal shopper at Selfridges in Birmingham,

You don't mention budget but this shop, in the Hope Valley in Derbyshire, has a huge range and bespoke service https://www.alexandra-anne.co.uk/. I suspect it's not cheap though!

Karen Millen? https://www.karenmillen.com/embellished-woven-long-sleeved-maxi-dress/BKK22419-163-20.html?gQT=1
She might find a dress from a bridesmaid range too
https://dbnms.mobi/jcN4Z3

This brand in particular specialises in beading www.alexandra-anne.co.uk/eliza-jane-howell-wedding-dresses

Some lovely ideas so far - thanks all - and I hadn't thought of Style & Beauty, @MsWintertowne, so might put it on there as well

About budget: she can afford the best but is also very grounded and probably wouldn't want to go toom mad for something that'll only be worn once

Again, warmest thanks for the generous help so far ...

Quite a lot of choice here https://www.needleandthread.com/collections/bridal-dresses several with sparkle to be picked out from the fussy ones which don't fit your brief.

veni infantino have some lovely designs and are stock listed in a lot of boutiques all around the UK

Yes because clearly posting in AIBU you get snotty unhelpful comments like this one.

Goodness me. There are more sensitive ways of making this suggestion.

Needle and Thread dresses are extremely high waisted! I wanted one as my wedding dress last year but the waist was about 3in above my actual waist. Perfect for women of certain proportions but strangely specific.

The Ballroom at The Plain in Oxford is worth a visit..

Getting a bit carried away here....tailoring is the main vibe here but there are some options with restrained embellishment your friend may like https://www.safiyaa.com/collections/bridal-1?page=3

How about this silver silk dress? Your friend could even re wear it if she has a taste for grand dinners.
gb.maxmara.com/p-1226154606004-vociare-silver

Imabit younger than your friend and would totally consider this
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/tilda-pastel-cream-pleated-midi-dress/

Again more lovely suggestions or which I'm grateful, though important to remember she's 70+ so does need something "mature"

Beautiful as they are I can't quite see her going for the very expensive ones however; her practical side would kick in, given it's just for one day

Perhaps something like this https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/scoop-back-sequin-gown-in-champagne-09187460

I wore this one to my daughter’s wedding in the evening (mid 60’s). I also have a black one that is use for formal black tie and another AP column dress heavily beaded that I wore to DD’s wedding in the day. Easy to wear and always attract lots of compliments. Downside is they are made for very tall people (and I’m 5’2” plus heels)! I’ve managed to shorten all of them - took a while but very possible if you can sew!

Love the Adrianna Papell pieces, @bouncydog; they're probably the closes thing I've yet seen to the sort of thing she's mentioned so will definitely add that one to the list - and she can always get a dressmaker for any alterations!!

In which case I’d personally go vintage, eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/375267867254?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=c5BHjgZzS-2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jCT-mdonSkm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY is rather fabulous, or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235923729377?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=puxyztpnqfy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jCT-mdonSkm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY is a gorgeous coat, though would need the dress underneath swapping for something more current

Shibumi might be worth a look. There are galleries with photos of customers wearing different styles - their long silk coats are very elegant.

https://www.shibumistyle.com/

https://www.shibumistyle.com/products/aquila-coat-in-silver