Ok. I need help to find a wedding dress. THAT looks weird written down.

[tethersend]

I seem, despite my best intentions, to be getting married next year, and I need a dress.

I want something very much like this (particularly the sleeves)- I am flexible on colour, but have a budget of £500.

Has anyone seen anything similar?

I was hoping to get something made, but it looks like it might be too costly an option- so any recommendations for a good but cheap London based dressmaker also gratefully received

[MyNameIsWinkly]

tethers, have you gotten any further with your dress dilemma?

[tethersend]

Oooh, interesting- which Issa one do you like?

[purplewithred]

Tether, your post could have been written by me and ladies thank you, the Issa wrap job looks like it might be perfect with the ghost one a good runner up. Both approved by dd which is crucial. Hi ho hi ho it's off to selfridges I go...

[KatyMac]

That's was kind of where I was going with the leotard - if the lighter weight material appealed then it would be easier to add a sleeve (as you are unlikely to match the material of a bought dress)

But that does leave the problem of the cuff but if the dress you buy is even 2 or 3 inches too long you would be sorted

[tethersend]

That's not a bad idea, Jayne.

[TheWomanTheyCallJayne]

Another idea is to buy a dress you like with straps and get sleeves put on. I did this though with different style sleeves

[TheWomanTheyCallJayne]

I think the type of sleeve you want is called a bishops sleeve.
Unless you want it puffy at the shoulder seam too in which case it's a peasant sleeve

[MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams]

marchesa resort

[MissBartlett]

Sleeves not right on this either. shop.bymalenebirger.com/gb/lookbook/awlook065/

But I want this shop.bymalenebirger.com/gb/lookbook/tclook049/

[tethersend]

Sorry miss Bartlett, that is correct- cuffs not deep enough.

[MissBartlett]

www.matchesfashion.com/product/168750

DVF any good? Guessing the cuffs aren't deep enough?

[FamiliesShareGerms]

Congratulations! If you are completely set on a particular style, getting it made is the best option, and not necessarily more expensive than off the peg.

[tethersend]

Thanks 99

I think I'm going to have to get one made. Am getting a bit excited now, though.

[neunundneunzigluftballons]

If you consider a lightinthebox option do not forget to factor in tax which will be charged on arrival. Stunning, stunning dress and congratulations.

[tethersend]

Thanks Succubi- bit weddingy. I don't want any lace or a train.

I wouldn't marry me, I'm too bloody fussy

[Succubi]

Maybe this?

firstwedd.com/zoog-studio-2013-wedding-dresses/bridal-long-sleeve-train-wedding-dresses/

[tethersend]

Not fixed on colour or material, although quite like silk jersey, but am fixed on length and sleeve style. It must have a deep cuff and puffy sleeves, which is why it seems better to get one made...

[KatyMac]

Are you fixed on a colour or a material (not brushed cotton)

[tethersend]

It does, Mortified.

Thanks anyway.

[MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams]

Does it have to be a dress?

pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281204532441

[tethersend]

Christ, that last one is damn near perfect- apart from the sleeves. And the fact that I'd struggle to get one leg in it

[MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams]

1970s www.polyvore.com/alice_pollock_vintage_1970s_maxi/thing?id=91243323

[MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams]

Vintage www.20thcenturyfoxy.com/en/special-editions

[tethersend]

as long as you agree with me