what do you think of this dress?

[MsIngaFewmarbles]

My sister's wedding in 3 weeks. It's a late afternoon register office then hotel evening do.

Pic on profile, any other suggestions more than welcome.

Frogman, I believe the polite term is 'curvy'

I loved them all but maybe it's because DD2 had a similar-ish dress a couple of summers ago that I'm not sure about the Geranium one IYSWIM.

The sales assistants were great, very helpful and brought me little shrug cardis (which I would probably wear again) and shoes/bags. My question, would I buy shoes/bags from there? They were £99 & £49

You don't have to spend £99 on shoes- go to a cheaper shop if you haven't got any shoes already that you can wear ( and no one will look at your shoes anyway!). Borrow a handbag from a friend - again it's a small part of the outfit.

I definitely need to buy shoes, I have nothing even vaguely suitable :)

I really like the second and third ones.

The first one is a bit too toddler party dress for me sorry, I could picture a junior bridesmaid in it IYKWIM. Then again I am a short ass so that is clouding my judgement!

That's what I thought Tigger

And I'm not short

msinga-I will wear my lady v dresses with an underskirt but I try and emulate a vintage look so any excuse to wear them! They still look lovely without them as there is a lot of material to the skirt part. The square neckline is very flattering on a bust too-I am a 36E. My dress sits on my knee and I am 5'6.

I just got lovely patent nude shoes from Barratts sale for £15 and a bag to match too.

msinga-Lady v do Audrey Hepburn style dresses too which I believe are slightly longer-hit just below the knee if that's any better for you? They have a stunning blue one which I am seriously tempted by!. Btw I don't work for Lady vintage-someone on here recommended them and I was blown away by the quality for the price. If you like then on fb then keep an eye open for special offers too-lots of discount codes or money off.

I am loving the Lady V dresses but can't order until Thursday. With the BH weekend I'm thinking there's no way it would be here in time :( I love them though and will definitely buy one for the summer :)

I ordered my first dress on the Monday and it came on the Wednesday! The other one I ordered on a Saturday night and it came on the Wednesday too so delivery times are excellent! I really want to order a couple more but think dh will cut up the credit card

I am sure they do an express delivery though so I think if you order first thing thurs you would maybe get it for Tuesday? I would email them and ask-honestly they are really very helpful.

The wedding is on Tuesday, my nerves wouldn't stand it!

I have only skimmed the thread but I think you look lovely in the picture - I am also curvy and LK Tina dresses have been some of my best buys! I would agree, don't wear black - I think that nude would look just lovely and softer for a wedding.

I can see why someone would suggest the geranium dress but I know that, on me, it would just be overwhelming and the shape wouldn't flatter at all. I love the Lady V dresses too but I think I would look like a caricature of a curvy girl if that makes any sense at all.

I always go for simple, elegant boring? but with immaculate hair and make-up.

Some other dresses that suit me: (I mean that as in we have similar shapes)

blue

love a bit of Viv but do size up and buy Spanx!

i have this in the longer length but not sure if this would be too short...

would a size 18 be too big?

Love the 2nd phase eight dress and think it would look fab on your figure.

You will definetly get accessories cheaper elsewhere

Ok so accessories, shoes and a bag, where should I look?

Thanks coconutty

What sort of budget?

£100 for both would be great

too boring?

Which dress did you decide on?

The clutch bag that tssdncop linked to in Coast is hard to beat- looks much more expensive than it is.

I think I might go for the bouquet dress

I think the dress is nice, but I like this better for wedding
m.coast-stores.com/hayworth-duchess-satin-dress/all-clothing/coast/fcp-product/2143429998
With this jacket
m.coast-stores.com/kensington-jacket/jackets-and-coats/coast/fcp-product/2111167305

I'd forgotten about that bag :)

That outfit is lovely but at £310 before accessories is out of my budget.