Need a maxi dress for a wedding

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shelldockley · 17/04/2012 15:47

Another wedding guest dress thread I'm afraid! I have trawled the shops and found almost what I'm after, this is it:
www.coast-stores.com/MARISSA-PRINTED-JERSEY-MAXI-DRESS/Dresses/coast/fcp-product/2310002189
BUT, I'm not sure if it's a little too casual, being as it's jersey and patterned. Also, I try to avoid Coast for weddings normally because everyone shops there and I'm paranoid of turning up in the same dress as someone else!
So, I'd like a long dress, I fancy something blue or green or patterned. Not too strappy as I hate my upper arms, so cap sleeve would be lovely. I'm 5'3 (but no probs taking the length up if it's too long), size 10 with dark hair.

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shelldockley · 17/04/2012 15:54

Oh, and I'm 33, budget up to £200.

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cremeeggsrock · 17/04/2012 19:37

Not a fan of Coast and as you rightly said you run the risk of outfit Snap!!!!!

whats your thought on this? wrong or right track? comes in a few colours

www.johnlewis.com/329763/Product.aspx

AmberNectarine · 17/04/2012 19:40

I like this one

cremeeggsrock · 17/04/2012 19:59

www.karenmillen.com/Draped-jersey-dress/Dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/903000057807

This is stunning, not maxi but worth a look!

MrsLettuce · 17/04/2012 21:21

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shelldockley · 18/04/2012 09:25

I really like all the Phase Eight ones. I'll have to try some but I've always thought they look like they'll come up a bit matronly on me, Monsoon dresses are like this, look fab on the tall models, but look a bit meh on me. I'll give them a go though!

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cremeeggsrock · 18/04/2012 09:27

let us know how you get on:)

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shelldockley · 18/04/2012 09:59

I've just spent a fortune ordering a load of Karen Millen and Phase Eight to try on, they never have such nice ones actually in the shops when I look!

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cremeeggsrock · 18/04/2012 13:51

ooh exciting let us know when they arrive!

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