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Please help me find a something to wear over my wedding dress in 2 days time!

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 20:37

I'm getting married on Saturday in a very low-key informal event. I'm wearing this dress with some tan sandals.

It's going to be freezing and wet on the day and we're taking public transport Hmm

What can I wear on top of the dress to keep me warmish and dryish?

I don't suit macs usually (makes my boobs look like two giant flat squashed things), which is annoying. I thought something like this Fearne Cotton Ditsy print mac might just be OK but it's out of stock in my size (10)

Only have tomorrow to go and buy something - can I have your ideas/suggestions?

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MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 20:43

Which shops do you have access too? Would you be happy to pay for same day delivery?

MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 20:50

possibly? mainly because of the delivery options TBH

Original poster
NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 20:51

Can get to most shops MrsL, and yep would pay for delivery.

Budget isn't massive but I'm desperate!

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Original poster
NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 20:54

Ooh that's a possibility

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 20:55

Bugger out of stock in my size

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MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 20:56

Sorry, saw that so meant to link to this but must have failed

this?

Original poster
NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 20:58

That mango one makes me think a magician's going to saw me in half Grin

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MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 21:01

maybe

blue?? No issues with the shades of cream not working together and still kind of appropriate as in 'something blue'

floppy trench

very, very simple

Thurlow · 09/05/2013 21:04

this?

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 21:07

Like the warehouse one the best, will check it out tomorrow. Bit unsure about no collar but might grow on me!

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Thurlow · 09/05/2013 21:07

Or this or I quite like this fake fur, though you'd have to see it in person I think.

MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 21:09

navyblue but rather lovely and if you like it you'd get a lot of wear from it. Belt is awful but detachable.

Original poster
NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 21:19

You're right that belt is awful Mrs L, gorgeous coat though - another possibility.

Thanks for all your suggestions so far Smile

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MrsBertMacklin · 09/05/2013 21:22

No suggestions, but wanted to say that dress is beautiful & I hope you have a lovely day.

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 21:23

Aww thanks MrsB Thanks

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MrsLettuce · 09/05/2013 21:25

here front on, sans belt. Seems to just be a pointless bit of cord Hmm

If you decide to go with cream / neutral you'd really need to take your dress with you to make sure the two shades are OK together

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 21:35

They're like those curtain tie-backs with a big knot of tassels

Yeah have had a few cream clashes this week, will be creasing carefully taking my dress with me

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StatisticallyChallenged · 09/05/2013 21:39

Are you definitely looking for cream or are there any colours you would consider?

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NCBrideDesperado · 09/05/2013 21:50

Would consider pretty much any colour but I look awful in red

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tethersend · 09/05/2013 22:14

Topshop

tethersend · 09/05/2013 22:15

Topshop again

MildredH · 10/05/2013 07:46

I think the navy Coast coat is beautiful and pefect for the occasion..

No idea whether will still be valid but maybe worth checking- I saw that Coast was offering 25% off with a Hello mag the other day..

Hope you have a wonderful day- your dress is fab x

MrsLettuce · 10/05/2013 13:31

Tethers second topshop one looks like it'd work a treat.

FauxFox · 10/05/2013 14:33

boucle
blazer
biker
floral
kimono