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OMG. I need help finding a wedding dress......fast!

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tulpe · 17/07/2011 16:46

Okay, I could be totally wrong here but.....I think DH is secretly arranging for us to renew our wedding vows :o It is our 10th anniversary in a couple of weeks and we had talked about it many times in the past and he was keen but never put anything in place. Today, we happened to pass a Coast store and I pointed out a dress to DH this one saying, if ever we renewed our vows that would be on my shortlist of potential dresses. DH, who usually nods politely and says "hmm" showed a great deal of interest. Do they have your size? Why not try it on? However, I spotted another woman wearing it in the changing room and declined as it didn't look great on her Hmm. I didn't pursue any further questioning with him since the last time I guessed a secret (surprise party for my 40th) he had a bit of a strop!

So, I could be barking up the wrong tree but.....I think there might be something on the agenda and our anniversary is in 11 days!!

What I am thinking is that I could buy something and keep labels attached and return if I am totally wrong Blush

So I need some suggestions. I didn't have a white wedding first time around. I don't want a full on wedding dress - I want something sophisticated and grown up. I am thinking knee or mid-calf length. I am a size 8. I love vintage style.

Anyone help?

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PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 16:57

Did you make it clear to him that you'd gone off the dress? Because if not I could imagine him going back and buying it in your size as part of the surprise...

tethersend · 17/07/2011 17:01

What's your budget?

When you say vintage, which era do you like?

mittenkitten · 17/07/2011 17:03

vintage style but might need a slip . . .

PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:06

What's your budget?

mittenkitten · 17/07/2011 17:07

slight 60s reference and would involve much less slip-sorting: French Connection

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tulpe · 17/07/2011 17:09

Sorry - am so excited forgot to add small details.

Pirate - yes made it clear that I thought it was shame the dress looked so awful on because it looked fab on the hanger.

tethersend - budget is up to £200 but obviously would prefer to spend less if possible :). The Coast dress was £135 and he didn't flinch so I think that's a good guide.

I love 50's style. I would also consider a 70's take on that look white knee length dress (am thinking a little cleavage in a Studio 54 meets Carrie Bradshaw style).

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PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:10

Possible?

Probably too short?

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tulpe · 17/07/2011 17:11

mitten don't like the All Saints one.

French Connection one is a good start :)

I am going to have to disappear in a minute as food is ready but will be back in an hour or so and promise to thoroughly appraise all links and give feedback!

I really do appreciate any help!

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tulpe · 17/07/2011 17:12

Love the J Crew one.

ASOS one is gorgeous but too short.

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tethersend · 17/07/2011 17:14

Vivienne of Holloway

PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:14

More full-on Fifties

ThumbsNoseAtSnapewitch · 17/07/2011 17:17

anything on here take your fancy?

PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:18

You'd need to be the right shape to carry this off

leakyR · 17/07/2011 17:18

What about this? Or Monsoon have some not-too-bridal bridal frocks like this or this one or even my favourite although I'd give the black legging a miss.

PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:19

Actual 50s vintage

tethersend · 17/07/2011 17:21

Here

Here

Here?

Here?

BunnyLebowski · 17/07/2011 17:22

Ooooh!

PirateDinosaur · 17/07/2011 17:24

Don't know what this would look like on

tethersend · 17/07/2011 17:27

Or hire something?

BunnyLebowski · 17/07/2011 17:32

ASOS gorgeous

Strapless

mittenkitten · 17/07/2011 17:39

Another ASOS?

BunnyLebowski · 17/07/2011 17:40

Yeah I saw that one too mitten but decided not to post the ones that aren't available in the OP's size.

T'is a shame though because it's stunning Sad

mittenkitten · 17/07/2011 17:46

oh dear, missed that. Blush Think OP said she is an 8?

Sometimes you can get sold-out items on a pop-back -- someone else returns it and it "pops back" onto the site. but not really worth staking a special event on!

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tulpe · 17/07/2011 18:40

Wow, what a choice! Thank you so much. I don't know where to start!

Thumbs - I adore this one but has a 33 day delivery time :(

LeakyR like the last Monsoon one you linked to. Have access to Monsoon so will go in and try it on.

tethers - love the 3rd ASOS vintage one you linked to. Very me indeed :)

Bunny - gorgeous dress from Lucy in Disguise. Wonder if it would be worth a trip down to the store? And the first ASOS one is really bargainous - do you think it looks a bit "loose" on the bodice though? Love the back detail. Also adore the second strapless one. Stunning design - very vintage inspired detailing.

Mitten love the simplicity of that ASOS dress.

Tethers - nice dress but will be too late :(

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