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Occasion dress for Granny

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FlawedStars · 19/02/2025 16:41

Please help! I've been tasked to find a dress for my 87year old Granny. It's DB wedding I'm November. The dress needs to be pink. Ideally with sleeves covering the upper arms with a jacket. Size 12. No idea where to start! Priced under £200

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Evenstar · 19/02/2025 17:21

Does it have to be pink, shocking pink or pastel , plain or print? I would probably look on Vinted or EBay at brands like Jacques Vert, Windsmoor or Eastex for a flattering cut and good quality fabric.

VerityUnreasonble · 19/02/2025 19:43

https://www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-knit-crepe-pearl-sleeve-dress-cherry-blossom/p113190872

https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-eliana-princess-seam-dress-bright-pink/p113236525

Do you know what length she would prefer? Would you need something petite? Often by 87 we've lost a couple of inches of height.

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FlawedStars · 19/02/2025 21:32

I don't think she minds what shade of pink. She is about 5ft 6 now, and is the smallest person by far in our family! Something midi I should imagine, just below the knee. Thank you for all the help!

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Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 19/02/2025 21:36

Definitely look at Mother of the bride type of outfits on Vinted or Ebay. I'm in the same position looking for an wedding outfit for my 86 year old DM, pale blue for her though😏

Evenstar · 19/02/2025 22:07

Is something like this what she has in mind? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267158268063

Ophy83 · 19/02/2025 23:53

Phase Eight is often a good starting place

This dress has various jacket combo options: https://www.phase-eight.com/product/isabella-lace-midi-dress-221440840.html#navAjax=true&is=true&cgid=occasion&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=sleeve&prefv1=3/4%20Length|Long%20Sleeve|Short%20Sleeve&prefn2=fit&prefv2=Regular%20Fit&prefn3=size&prefv3=12&prefn4=color&prefv4=Pink&pid=221440840&pos=21

Or this one looks more comfy https://www.phase-eight.com/product/kathleen-pleated-plain-midi-dres-222330300.html#isSecondPage=false&start=0&sz=60&is=true&cgid=occasion&prefn1=sleeve&prefv1=3/4%20Length|Long%20Sleeve|Short%20Sleeve&prefn2=fit&prefv2=Regular%20Fit&prefn3=size&prefv3=12&prefn4=color&prefv4=Pink&pid=222330300&pos=13

TizerorFizz · 19/02/2025 23:56

Everyone goes to phase8. There are far more brands at John Lewis. Not that much choice of Autumn clothes yet though. I might wait a bit. Would she wear a trousee suit? My DM liked trousers.

Garlicworth · 20/02/2025 00:09

This is nice. The dress is silk devore!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186930128343?_skw=jaeger+silk+dress+jacket

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