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Wedding in September

33 replies

NotQuiteSoDesperate · 08/07/2011 21:20

I really need some help with this! When would be a good time to start looking as September can still be quite warm. I have recently lost a lot of weight due to a serious illness (which is not over yet and probably won't be for ages). I am in my 50s, size 12 and 5ft 4 ins. I have pale auburn curly hair and very bad veins in my legs so I can't wear skirts unless they are just above the ankles.

As I have had such an awful year with my illness, I really need cheering up with a nice outfit. Added into the mix is that I'm not very well off, although I could afford up to £150 to £200 at a pinch. The wedding is for my DN and my DSis will be dressed up to the nines! Bit of competition there! She is also extremely rich :) So I really don't want to look like the poor and ill relation.

Looking forward to seeing my DN who will look beautiful :)

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tethersend · 24/07/2011 10:56

Oooh, hello again Smile

Right, so we've discounted:

Maxis (skirts as well as dresses?)
Jumpsuits

Erring about:

Tights

So we're looking at trousers now... Or a suit?

Let me know if I've got that wrong.

How about a cropped jacket and wide leg trousers with a silk top underneath

tethersend · 24/07/2011 10:56

?

trumpton · 24/07/2011 11:11

I know you are not sure about maxi dresses but I am about your age ( ahem older actually) and I have the same issues with my legs.
I bought THIS DRESS.

I love it have worn it with gold sandles and a little soft linen jacket.
The shape is fab and it doesn't look like a nightie..

NotQuiteSoDesperate · 24/07/2011 14:07

Tethersend - I love that jacket! The colour is wonderful! thanks :)

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NotQuiteSoDesperate · 24/07/2011 14:09

Trumpton - that dress is lovely too, although not sure about black for a wedding. Maybe another occasion though.

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trumpton · 24/07/2011 21:56

No No it's french navy. A lovely colour. Grin

marilynwhirlwind · 24/07/2011 23:47

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NotQuiteSoDesperate · 25/07/2011 16:55

Wow! thanks for the suggestions. The maxi dress idea is finally growing on me :)

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