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I don't know what to wear for me secret wedding

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 12:18

We're eloping!

But I'm swinging between jeans & a jumper just popping out to get married or a pretty dress because even if it's low key it's still a bit of an occasion. Really I think I need something in between. Not properly dressed up, but nice and flattering and a bit special but not all out dressed up

I'm 37, size 16. It's in January so cold and grey

I don't know, going around in circules

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 12:19

And have lost the ability to write coherently :(

my wedding

Circles

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DoItTooBabyJesus · 15/12/2013 12:19

A jump suit?

DoItTooBabyJesus · 15/12/2013 12:20

Oh, and congratulations! What a wonderful way to get married!

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 12:21

Now I do like a jumpsuit. I've got one but it's evening-ey

Is there such a thing as a daytime one. I'll google....

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 12:24

Thank you. We're taking our parents, have told them to meet us for a posh lunch so it'll be a surprise. Eeeek.

What's thrown me off is I saw a vintage rabbit fur (I know I know) cape and it's filled my head with glamorous ideas that aren't actually suitable. And I don't think I could wear fur even if it is old. And people in ye olde days didn't gave GG chests so it wouldn't fit anyway

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DoItTooBabyJesus · 15/12/2013 12:46

You could use vintage accessories to glam up?

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 13:32

I think in reality I'll get something more every day ish

So I need suggestions of places to look, it's ages since I bought clothes

I've tried
Reiss
Jigsaw
Hobbs
J crew

Where else does a nice dress?

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Follyfoot · 15/12/2013 13:35

Anything at Phase Eight you like?

Congratulations, how exciting Flowers

underthebluemoon · 15/12/2013 13:36

Phase Eight. They have sale stuff on their website too.

FauxFox · 15/12/2013 19:28

lace
striped

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 20:11

Have spent the afternoon trawling

I like this on the size 6 model

It's too spendy though

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 20:14

Have spent the afternoon trawling

I like this on the size 6 model

It's too spendy though

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not grabbed by anything on phase eight but might pop into a store for a better look

I do like that lace one. The striped one is, I think, too dressy perhaps the lace on is too

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lifesgreatquestions · 15/12/2013 20:15

I think there were some dresses kine of similar to the one you've posted op in the boden , have you looked? And congratulations, lovely idea to elope and what a great surprise for you're parents!

InTheSpirit · 15/12/2013 20:28

Its gotta be a bit spesh as you're getting married!!

Monsoon have some nice stuff!!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!! Thanks

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 20:32

Thanks all :)

I'd not looked at monsoon...

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InTheSpirit · 15/12/2013 20:35

This any good?

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 21:15

Which one is it inthespirit? I'm on a phone and the link just takes me to the main page

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capsium · 15/12/2013 21:26

www.tkmaxx.com/women/special-occasion-dresses/icat/5479

TK Max have a few options on their website.

Belindaearl2 · 15/12/2013 21:32

B&w or s'thing blue & a huge coat!

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 21:45

Wow that eBay one looks gorgeous. I wonder what it's like in the flesh? I could eadily get carried away but I'm thinking I'd feel much better in something more Y'know....less weddingy. It's not really a wedding, we're just sneaking off and getting hitched

I like this Ted baker number but not sure it's suit me

I'm struggling because I didn't used to be so big and since having DS and not losing weight I've not bought any clothes

Also colour is a problem, I'm a grey / black / navy type. I'm no good at colour but I definitely don't want black. Grey would be ok. But most coloured things seem too summery Confused

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MichaelFinnigan · 15/12/2013 21:49

Has anyone used a personal shopper? They have them at John Lewis I think? Perhaps that's an idea

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