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Need a great dress to upstage a bride

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MamaChocolat · 25/01/2011 13:03

I'm size 14/16, 5 foot 4. Longish dark hair. Like to hide arms and tummy. Not great legs but who cares about that? Early spring wedding - posh. What can I wear?

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JuicyLips · 25/01/2011 14:36

dont forget, you need a tiara.

Mumsnut · 25/01/2011 14:37

Hire a Pearly Queen outfit.

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MamaChocolat · 25/01/2011 14:43

james bond villaness. but slutty with my fat tummy straining out.

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BikeRunSki · 25/01/2011 14:54

My sister wore a long white dress to both mine and my brother's weddings, and never managed to upstage the bride. This is despite her being a stunning 5'10 size 10 and me and (ex)SiL beinmg 5'7' size14/16.

A bride is a bride. Nobody gives a toss about what anyone else wears to a wedding.

FauxFox · 25/01/2011 16:04

this??

lou33 · 25/01/2011 16:10

Go dressed as barney the dinosaur. Or wear a meat dress like lady gaga

Mumsnut · 25/01/2011 18:41

And maybe sneak one of these into the reception, with a wee veil on ...

www.idolised.co.uk/cardboard-cutouts/cartoon/wicked-queen.html

mathanxiety · 25/01/2011 19:39

A swan and a smile. No-one will notice your legs, tummy, etc...

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MamaChocolat · 25/01/2011 19:41

BikeRunSki - don't worry. This will be an exception. It won;t be hard.

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FellatioNelson · 25/01/2011 21:21

Are you very close to the groom? Close enough to be in loads of the photos? Cos if you are, forget trying to upstage her, the best thing to do is to dress like an embarrassing dog's dinner and ruin her photos. And persuade everyone you know to do the same. Grin

FellatioNelson · 25/01/2011 21:55

Ooh speaking of which, isn't it episode 2 of My big fat gypsy wedding tonight? Mine should be sky plussing. Can't wait! Now that should provide all the inspiration you need about upstaging the bride OP. Grin

madammecholet · 25/01/2011 22:07

How about the Mother of Bridge outfit on MBFGW...priceless. :)

QueenLaQueefer · 25/01/2011 22:42

How about a maxi dress?
This?

mathanxiety · 26/01/2011 02:36

Leopard print or fuchsia are always guaranteed attention and if you put the two together, you're bound to cause a stir.

CeliaFate · 26/01/2011 09:50

Does the dc's Mum have a name that you could work into your outfits, like Daisy or Ruby?

Failing that, this would make you stand out. Or any colour that clashes with the bridesmaids' dresses.

CeliaFate · 26/01/2011 09:51

Oh, and make sure your eyes are shut for every photo. Stand near to the bride and groom too so they can't crop it! [evil genius emoticon].

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MamaChocolat · 26/01/2011 12:17

I love all you evil women. CeliaFate - might get those contact lenses that make you look like you have demon sheep eyes. Wathced gypsty wedding - bit scared of tall the battery packs. Might try a bit of the danicng the litle girls were doing though. With my leopard tprint ball gown and sheep eyes it will give the kids a reason to laugh instead of cry anyway.

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BubblyBex · 15/10/2018 23:27

What happened!?
BBC News app linked this thread and I’m dying to know how it turned out in the end!!!

SlowlyShrinking · 15/10/2018 23:33

When did they link it? It’s nearly 8 years ago Confused

DPotter · 15/10/2018 23:42

Wear something black - sort of Victoriana mourning outfit complete with black veil.....?

SheCameFromGreeceSheHadaThirst · 15/10/2018 23:46

Wear something black - sort of Victoriana mourning outfit complete with black veil.....?

Yep, eight years after the event that'll definitely teach evil bride a lesson! Grin