No fashion sense what so ever :-(

[Panadbois]

I've bought totally the wrong thing and I need you to tell me it'll be alright.

I'm going to a wedding party, in a barn on a lovely campsite. And I've bought a Laura Ashley dress. (From a nearly new shop so can't link) And, it's too big for me. (Which is easily remedied as my dress maker friend with take it in for me if she doesn't fall on the floor laughing first)

I should have gone with trousers and a top shouldn't I?

It's a lined shift dress, wine floral print and a square-ish neckline. I'm sure it's too old fashioned (I'm 39)

I bought it because even though it was a bit big, I can see it'll be flattering.

if you like it and if it will be flattering why is it wrong?

i think you will be fine!

I'm unsure what the dress code will be, most of the guests will be camping. They are quite bohemian/ rock type friends. Don't want to stick out as a frumpy lump! (I would rather look like a sexy rock chick - sadly, not going to happen)

Do you know anyone else who is going? I would ask them what they intend to wear.

Whats the dress code? our wedding was morning dress for men and smart for ladies.

No, I've no idea who else is going. They are old school friends, and he used to be in a heavy rock band with my DH.

I even asked the lady at the taxi office where I've booked a lift for the night, what people wear to go to parties there!

This is not going to be a traditional wedding. The invitation was... different. It shouts out, NO LAURA ASHLEY!!

Bum.

Are they on Facebook? if you friend them they might have photos up of previous events on there

or

text/email the bride and ask her what her friends will be wearing, just because they were heavy metal doesnt mean there not all quite tame now. My DH was a punk. He aint one now.

Alice Temperly is bohemian (sp?) you could look at her stuff to get inspiration, I'm only a bit younger than you and would go for floaty boho over rock chick. I'd be more rock broiler hen.

ASOS may have something like her stuff, they tend to be quite good like that, see if they have a section for clothes like sienna miller or alexa cheung and then adapt if from there.

Dont forget to get your hair done on the day, loose waves if you have enough length?

I think it will be quite relaxed if they are camping, you cant primp and preen and wear heels to walk accros a field.

I think it's a bit rude not to have a dress code. I always panic about what to wear for weddings. Except my own.

Ok, I have sent her a message on FB, though we're not "friends" asking how things are coming along etc, and I have no idea what to wear! Hopefully she'll throw me a line.

My hair is shoulder length bob and I do have an appointment.

Thanks for the ideas? I'm going to my dress maker friends house now, Her perspective might change my mind on things. I'll let you know

is this it?

if they're all a bit bohemian and having a kind of camping weddingy thing going on I'm going to hazard a guess at... they won't mind what you wear!

go in something that you feel comfortable in.

i am sure they just want you to be comfy and be yourself?

Faux, no not that one, this one's a bit longer. My friend says its ok, not old fashioned at all, and she'll take it in for me no problem.

If I was going to the ceremony, this dress would be appropriate I think. I just don't think its party wear.

Anyways, I'm going to have to find some inner confidence and carry it off. Nothing worse than someone uncomfortable in their clothes and looking like a sack of potatoes.

Thank younfor your advice

the dress will be fine, just make it more boho with some converse on your feet or wellies make sure you don't wear court shoes or 'naice' sandals and don't wear a mumsy cardigan!!

Thing is, if others have been to the ceremony then they will be wearing 'wedding' clothes, which are not quite the same as party clothes - so you will be fine, more than fine.

:-D

Should have come on here before buying anything!! Duh!

I don't think you should try and dress boho like the other guests if that isn't what you would normally wear. Wear what you like and then you will feel comfortable.