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Help me please, going to a wedding on a budget!

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Flossam · 16/05/2006 14:21

and I have just seen this dress. \link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Monsoon-floral-dress-size-14_W0QQitemZ9319557048QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\ebay dress} What do you think? I'm 25, will it be too old for me? Could I wear a bra underneath do you think? The wedding is next month, on midsummer day so it should be nice weather. We have a full invite, quite a big do. I haven't ever been to a proper wedding before so I am going to need MN guidance... Smile!

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anniemac · 16/05/2006 14:22

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PinkKerPlink · 16/05/2006 14:23

yes you could wear a bra ubderneath, as it is white I would Shock you dirty devil:o

cod · 16/05/2006 14:25

nice nice what woudl you wear if cold? what size are you?

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Flossam · 16/05/2006 14:26

Too tarty then? I am a 36 B on top so not heavily loaded. I am bottom heavy. Sad

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cod · 16/05/2006 14:26

lenght good then
or satrt a " need a dress to wear to a wedding thread" and someone n may lend oyu one

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Flossam · 16/05/2006 14:27

About a 14. I don't know what I would wear if cold? A hoody? Wink

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cod · 16/05/2006 14:27

lol

i ahev a apale blue mac you cna borrow

PinkKerPlink · 16/05/2006 14:29

no it isnt tarty flossam but wearing no bra under a white dress if you have dark nipples is rather tarty in my book Wink

yes someone off mumsnet lent me and outfit for a wedding, someone will offer soon

noddyholder · 16/05/2006 14:29

Thats lovely You can get some very reasonable pashminas on ebay to keep you warm later.Good shape for small boobs big bum I think it looks perfect Have fun xx

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Flossam · 16/05/2006 14:29

Would a fine knit cream cardie be a complete no no? I genuinely am clueless.

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Bozza · 16/05/2006 14:30

You will need a bra that is low in the middle IYSWIM. I don't think it is too old for you.

supakids · 16/05/2006 14:32

looks smashing, my sister in law early trendy twenties wore something similar with casual small kitten heel between the toe type sandals. Looked lovely.

Bozza · 16/05/2006 14:32

I wouldn't go for cream cardie personally, would wear something that picks out one of the colours in the pattern. Maybe the pink?

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Flossam · 16/05/2006 14:33

Hmm, pashmina, yes sounds a good plan! Thanks for the offer Cod! Grin. Will look out for bras. Will show DP tonight, if he likes it will try and get it.

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anniemac · 16/05/2006 14:33

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supakids · 16/05/2006 14:33

No cardy just take a wrap.

kate100 · 16/05/2006 14:36

It's lovely Flossam, perfect for a wedding, good luck with your bidding.

sweetheart · 16/05/2006 14:36

My best advice for buying wedding outfits on a budget is buy something you like from a shop............

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and then take it back afterwards! Blush

I do it all the time!

kate100 · 16/05/2006 14:37

It's lovely Flossam, perfect for a wedding, good luck with your bidding.

sweetheart · 16/05/2006 14:37

My best advice for buying wedding outfits on a budget is buy something you like from a shop............

whispers
and then take it back afterwards! Blush

I do it all the time!

anniemac · 16/05/2006 14:40

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sweetheart · 16/05/2006 14:41

naughty, but not illegal! Wink Grin

I know quite a few people that do it.

anniemac · 16/05/2006 14:44

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sweetheart · 16/05/2006 14:49

In general no lie is told - I say "I want to return this" and the sales person says ok.

I can see why you disagree with it and I understand - I just think that consumers get screwed over so often it's quite nice to have the upper hand sometime - also why pay a fortune for something I'll only wear once.

Bozza · 16/05/2006 14:52

But sweetheart if you are buying something quite expensive aren't you running a risk that it will get dirty/damaged and be unreturnable? Especially if accompanied to wedding by small children.