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Wedding dress that doesn't need to be a wedding dress

38 replies

Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 12:37

What sort of shops should I be looking at for a wedding dress that doesn't need to be a wedding dress?

I think grecian style would be the closest to the sort of thing I'm looking for.
White is nice but not adverse to cream or even a gentle aqua (is this a huge no?!), strapless and some under bust detail would be nice.

If you have seen anything like this, where?

I'm also open to other ideas, I'm a size 8, 5ft 5.

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hollyangel · 24/03/2014 12:42

What sort of budget? Netaporter or The Outnet online can be good. Saw this

www.net-a-porter.com/product/410823

HappyGirlNow · 24/03/2014 12:43

Monsoon?

hollyangel · 24/03/2014 12:45

Also saw this, could maybe be converted to strapless

www.net-a-porter.com/product/424030

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Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 12:48

Yes, budget would help!
Only about £200 Sad

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hollyangel · 24/03/2014 12:52

where As you are looking for something quite specific, then would you maybe think of getting a local dressmaker to run something up? This way you'll get exactly what you want!

HeirToTheIronThrone · 24/03/2014 12:52

Try House of Fraser - lots of lovely ones <a class="break-all" href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women%27s+designer+dresses/301,default,sc.html#www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women%27s+designer+dresses/301,default,sc.html?prefn1=Style&prefv1=Maxi%20Dresses&fix&spcl&ajaxsearchrefinement&brandTab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here

capsium · 24/03/2014 12:53

www.amazon.co.uk/LMB-Chiffon-Destination-Wedding-Grecian/dp/B007P3QEA0/ref=sr_1_16?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1395665248&sr=1-16&keywords=grecian+wedding+dresses

Amazon have some you might like. This one is strapless and Grecian like in style.

Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 12:55

Holly - is that doable on £200?!

Heir - loving some of those Smile

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hollyangel · 24/03/2014 12:56

I think it is if you don't say it's a wedding dress!

Found this one on ebay too

m.ebay.ie/itm/171071612496?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

Wedding dress that doesn't need to be a wedding dress
MimsyBorogroves · 24/03/2014 12:57

I got married in a monsoon dress. It was lovely - weddingy but not a meringue and really pretty. I think I paid about £180.

Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 12:58

Capsium - Amazon! I never EVER would have thought to look there.

You people are so lovely, we are getting married in August (decided last night!) and the help here is invaluable in not letting me soend all of my life til then trawling the Internet/panicking Grin

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hollyangel · 24/03/2014 12:59

On the House of Fraser website, saw this fab dress.

Would definitely wear something like this if getting married again, would be fabulous. V like Jenny Packham dress at fraction of price.

BecauseIsaidS0 · 24/03/2014 13:00

I can't offer advice as I got married in a weddingy-wedding dress Grin but just wanted to say, congratulations!

Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 13:04

Because thank you Grin

Art deco....I like it!

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Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 13:05

Ffs, I thought having help like this would keep me calm.
My heart is racing and I'm stupidly excited now, better not have a coffee Grin

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ThefutureMrsTatum · 24/03/2014 13:07

I got mine from coast, it was 180. I also found some I liked in monsoon at the time.

hollyangel · 24/03/2014 13:08

where You should be stupidly excited, you're getting MARRIED, which is fantastic news!!! Enjoy every second of it...

BecauseIsaidS0 · 24/03/2014 13:09

Yes, exactly! I loved shopping for my wedding dress (even though I was done in under one hour).

Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 13:10

Honestly I actually look like the grin face right now Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

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Whereisegg · 24/03/2014 13:10

Better get that under control for the pictures...

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Whereisegg · 26/03/2014 21:09

Heir, just bought a dress from your link.
Nothing grecian or art deco about it, but I love it!!!

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hollyangel · 26/03/2014 23:46

Tell us which one!

Whereisegg · 27/03/2014 07:20

I really can't do links despite my best efforts!
Heirs link, dress by js collection £140.
Black and nude with black lace detail at the top.

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