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Help finding a dress for vow renewal.

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blueberryboybait · 15/09/2013 21:08

Can you help me find a dress for our wedding vow renewal?

It is in South Africa in January with 30+ degree heat and elephants I am big of boob (38G) and round of belly (this is on it's way out) but not sure it will all be gone by then, wear a 16 on the bottom and 16/18/20 on the top depending on the capacity for boobs. Quiet ceremony just us, kids and both sets of parents. I would love a long dress and DH is wearing light suit, open collar shirt.

TIA

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nomorebooze · 15/09/2013 22:11

what colours you thinking? wedding white/cream or ................?

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blueberryboybait · 16/09/2013 12:26

I was thinking cream/ivory. We got married at very short notice 1st time round so am hoping for a little elegance and weddingness this time round.

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nomorebooze · 16/09/2013 14:42

last question budget?

tethersend · 16/09/2013 15:03

Hmm, budget is everything!

one shoulder Biba

phase eight

another one-shoulder

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blueberryboybait · 16/09/2013 15:54

Budget - I have worked and saved hard so no real budget as long as I love it!

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tethersend · 16/09/2013 20:21

No budget?!

Ok, in that case we need some more information...

What sort of sleeve/strap do you want?

Do you want a train?

Lacy or silky?

Any pics of dresses which make you swoon?

nomorebooze · 16/09/2013 20:25

laughed at your post Tether your the lady for the job Grin

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blueberryboybait · 16/09/2013 20:47

AAH Tethers

I would like a little cap/short sleeve lacy if possible, no train or just a little puddle train - we are in the bush with elephants so need ot be practical.

this style sleeve

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tethersend · 16/09/2013 20:48

I don't know where to begin Grin

tethersend · 16/09/2013 20:53

Shall we start with reactions to this?

What don't you like about the phase eight one?

headsspinningforachange · 16/09/2013 21:00

this is nice

headsspinningforachange · 16/09/2013 21:02

This is stunning

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blueberryboybait · 16/09/2013 21:05

Tether - to slinky/skimming - I have belly issues. I like the lacy on the phase 8 one and the sleeves. Not sure how the body would sit on me.

Head - no to the layery look, I see myself looking like a white cabbage, the other one the waist sits where I have no waist.

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tethersend · 16/09/2013 21:10

damsel in a dress

mamijacacalys · 16/09/2013 21:12

Monsoon
Benjamin Roberts

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blueberryboybait · 16/09/2013 22:01

this sort of rocks my boat

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nomorebooze · 17/09/2013 10:49

if trains too long you can always get a dress maker to shorten it as struggling to see anything with a short train!

www.vividress.co.uk/enticing-ball-gown-tulle-v-neck-sleeveless-none-chapel-train-plus-size-wedding-dresses.html

nomorebooze · 17/09/2013 10:51

make friends with some suck it in pants:)

www.vividress.co.uk/summer-ball-gown-satin-v-neck-sleeveless-none-chapel-train-plus-size-wedding-dresses.html

tethersend · 17/09/2013 12:15

here

here

nomorebooze · 17/09/2013 12:51

ooooh or this? you can have it custom made aswell:)

www.elliotclaire.com/bridesmaids-category/lace-dresses/embroidered-beige-chiffon-evening-dress.html

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blueberryboybait · 17/09/2013 15:53

No more, that last one is exactly what I think i am after but in an empire line!

I am going to our nearest city next week to have my car serviced so have made an appointment at a bridal/evening wear shop to see if there is anything I fancy/suits me.

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nomorebooze · 17/09/2013 16:14

hope you find your perfect dress:) have lots of fun!

bunchoffives · 18/09/2013 19:55

Empire lines make me look about 6 mths Grin