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Low key wedding in Oz- what to wear?

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merlin · 03/03/2013 22:06

End of this month so will be warm still. Don't know whether to go for long maxi dress or shorter? Late afternoon into evening wedding in a vineyard!

Thanks for any suggestions.

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cheeseandchive · 04/03/2013 09:14

Oooh, I vote for long maxi as they tend to be cooler as the sun stays off your skin. Much easier to manoeuvre about in and you can wear it with grecian or beaded sandals and a large clutch bag.

Have you got any in mind?

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merlin · 04/03/2013 12:51

Thanks cheese- I was leaning towards a maxi. Haven't really had a proper look around yet somifyou see ny fab ones let me know!

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merlin · 05/03/2013 11:33

Any suggestions of gorgeous dresses please?

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merlin · 05/03/2013 15:39

I have this

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eight/All-Sale/Rosa-Flower-Print-Maxi-Dress/201741050

What do you think? With maybe a bright clutch to brighten it up? Chunky silver jewellery?

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merlin · 05/03/2013 15:40

I have this

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eight/All-Sale/Rosa-Flower-Print-Maxi-Dress/201741050

What do you think? With maybe a bright clutch to brighten it up? Chunky silver jewellery?

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gregssausageroll · 05/03/2013 15:42

Will only be warm while sun is out. Will get chilly in evening so best to take something to cover up also. Which winery?

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merlin · 05/03/2013 18:54

Coriole in Mclaren Vale. Does the temp really drop in the evening?

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creamsoda · 06/03/2013 06:05

Temps can vary on SA, depends I wind is coming from desert or Antarctic! There's been some v hot days, it's due to be 38 again next week, but it can be 20s. Schools switch to their 'winter uniform' after Easter so it will usually be cooler by then. I would plan for warm and take something for evening just in case. I use the pocket weather app, good to help with planning ahead! Coriole is lovely by the way, enjoy! (If it helps, I find people generally quite dressy here, they love 'race day' outfits if u know what I mean... Tho I moved from studentville Brighton!

creamsoda · 06/03/2013 06:07

I meant 'in' and 'if'!

gregssausageroll · 06/03/2013 07:44

Yes, definitely take something warmer for the evening.

We have been to leeuwin in WA for concerts in the evening and they are in march. Day time temps can be 30 but when the sun goes it is cold. People are usually in uggs and blankets!

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merlin · 06/03/2013 11:19

Thanks for the weather tips ladies! What do you think to the dress though? Nice pink pashmina do you think?

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gregssausageroll · 06/03/2013 13:57

The link just says page not found.

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merlin · 06/03/2013 17:01

Phase Eight Rosa Maxi

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cheeseandchive · 06/03/2013 18:14

That's a beautiful dress and I'm sure it will look amazing.

I'd go for delicate jewellery rather than chunky, just because the flowers are so dramatic. Can't advise on the weather but maybe take a shawl or pashmina. Again I'd go for black rather than a colour as the flowers are so beautiful it'd be a shame to distract from it. Just my opinion though!

creamsoda · 07/03/2013 02:16

That dress is gorge! Vv nice. I'd prob go with a cropped cardigan type thing in one of the colours in the flowers, pink or cream? (It might be coz I'm 5'10 but I feel quite covered in a maxi and a pashmina could be too much floaty material? Tho depends how floaty dress is :)

creamsoda · 07/03/2013 02:23

maybe this?

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