Is this too bridesmaid-y for a wedding guest?

[AmazeGosh]

www.coast-stores.com/fashion/coast/fcp-product/2224747620

I am size 18 and live in black, but that is no good for a wedding, so navy is my compromise.

It has detachable straps, which i will be wearing. Will also be wearing a shrug at ALL times.

long is good for me, so is empire line.

wedding is all day into evening.

I don't want to look like a wannabee bridesmaid - is it ok, or a bit OTT?

I adore this outfit [envy at the boobs as I have very little / none

yup, that's it, I'm going for the Cora coat dress Carrie linked to.

"It Should Have Been Meeeee!!!!"

coast

thanks all for suggestions. Even those where the linked dress isn't quite what I'm looking for have given me ideas, and I'm looking through the on line stores you've linked to to see what I can find.

LOVING that Monsoon Alara dress - long but definitely not bridesmaidy. And such a bargain, I am tempted myself!

Isabella Oliver

I like the shape of the monsoon alara, but not the braid/trim.

spotted this. www.freemans.com/Together-Maxi-Dress/productdisplay.stm?An=681&A=34R055%5F10&N=426+4294965462+681+699+706&Au=P%5FMasterItem&Nu=P%5FMasterItem&Ns=P%5FColour%7C0%7C%7CP%5FSize%7C0

what do you reckon? shoulder coverage OK so could go with a pashmina maybe instead of a shrug. A nice necklace and shoes...

not sure about the isabel oliver, don't like blouson style. thanks, though.

I think it's much more suitable then the coast one.

And yes, definitely wear shoes

I like that one a lot AmazeGosh. The natural waist shape is always flattering and the fuller skirt is very good. It is quite elegant and not bridesmaidy.

Really like the freemans one, AmazeGosh. Go for it!

That Freemans one is lovely, Amaze. Much less risky (in terms of bridesmaidy or not) and a lovely colour too :)

Saw this and thought of you

OP, have you tried on any knee length dresses? I think they're more flattering than long dresses. Why not at least order a couple and see what you think?