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Very posh wedding outfit required...

46 replies

LonelyLinda · 20/08/2013 16:27

and I can't seem to find anything anywhere. I fancy a dress with a matching/coordinating hat or fascinator.

Can anybody inspire me please?

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LaVitaBellissima · 20/08/2013 16:29

Age, height, size, hair colour would all help to chose something suitable and budget!

tethersend · 20/08/2013 16:30

What's your budget/size/colouring?

tethersend · 20/08/2013 16:33

When's the wedding?

Trumpton · 20/08/2013 18:11

Jacques Vert does some very co-ordinated outfits .

DrinaDancesInParis · 20/08/2013 18:16

Yes what's your budget, colouring, shape of your figure, dress size, fabrics you like, skirt length/cleavage you are comfortable with?

When we have this info I will commence shopping Grin

LonelyLinda · 20/08/2013 19:15

Hello!!! Sorry for delay, tea time bed time etc.

Right, i'm a curvy 14 and tall 5'8 with dark skin and dark hair. Budget I don't really mind, Id just like something so classy and elegant but not old fashioned/mother of the bride ish. I'm in my thirties. Wedding is middle of september so a while, but not too long. It is DP's colleague so really just wanting to look lovely. I have just searched john lewis' 2000 odd dresses and am still stumped.

Struggling isn't the word!

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SundaySimmons · 20/08/2013 19:26

www.coast-stores.com/wedding/package/fcp-category/list

LonelyLinda · 20/08/2013 19:33

Thank you SundaySimmons there are some beautiful outfits/dresses on there, i'll have a good look through. Thank you.

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DesperateHousewife21 · 20/08/2013 19:40

On the John Lewis website they have a whole section for wedding guests. Loads on there to suit all styles/ budgets.

tethersend · 20/08/2013 20:10

If you have a large budget, I'd avoid coast and JL in case anyone else turns up with the same outfit on...

How about something like this Roland Mouret dress and this vintage hat?

Dirtymistress · 20/08/2013 20:16

Wow tether, you have great taste.

tethersend · 20/08/2013 20:21

Malene Birger dress and this hat

tethersend · 20/08/2013 20:35

Vivienne Westwood dress and veiled hat

tethersend · 20/08/2013 20:37

Aw, cheers, Dirtymistress Smile

I do look like shite today though Grin

LonelyLinda · 20/08/2013 20:39

WOW tethersend they are beautiful, thank you so much. Unfortunately the Roland Mouret dress is too much (should have been more specific with budget - realistically up to £200 ish). The Malene Birger dress is beautiful but with it having an open back I wouldn't be able to wear a bra and I really do need one. However I hadn't seen that website so I will have a good scan through it now!

Thank you so much though, it is lovely to have help!!

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Betty5313 · 20/08/2013 20:50

find a dress you love, then get a milliner to make you a hat/headpiece to match and suit you?

ArtemisCake · 20/08/2013 21:10

these people are great for making a custom designed hat/headpiece if you're in the south east, or pop into the shop to see what they have. Take the dress in when you have it they'll match it for you.

smellylittleorange · 20/08/2013 21:34

Don't forget Hobbs , has lovely jackets and accessories

Allthingspretty · 20/08/2013 21:38

Dress www.tkmaxx.com/dresses/purple-dress/invt/53109090

Allthingspretty · 20/08/2013 21:39

This www.tkmaxx.com/dresses/lilac-occasion-dress/invt/53049081

mysteryfairy · 20/08/2013 21:46

The red Vivienne Westwood dress is reallt lovely. I hate getting dressed up for weddings but that dress makes me wish for an invite!

DrinaDancesInParis · 20/08/2013 21:49

Damsel in a Dress have some gorgeous cocktail/wedding guest dresses that look easy to match with a hat. I love this and this

Or how about something like this or this with a colour hat or fascinator, bright pink or red?

Allthingspretty · 20/08/2013 21:51

www.tkmaxx.com/contemporary/pleated-pink-silk-dress/invt/54155021 Nicole Fahri!

Selks · 20/08/2013 22:23

If you are in the north, Hat Therapy offers a bespoke hat making service.