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Don't let me screw up this VW dress....

32 replies

123Jump · 31/05/2014 14:57

www.viviennewestwood.com/shop/womens/clothing/dresses/prophecy-dress-turquoise

What shoes/ bag would you put with this dress?
Just bought it but no idea what to pair it with. For summer weddings.
TIA.

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123Jump · 31/05/2014 14:59

FFS, turquoise Prophecy dress. On phone, sorry.

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Helpys · 31/05/2014 15:04

Here

Catsmamma · 31/05/2014 15:05

sees VW, thinks volkswagen.....leaves thread

VW dress link, fixed

bearing in mind my confusion, I'd go with a lightweight sparkly silver shoe and bag maybe. The ones on the model are too heavy and just horrid imo.

and rofl at the dress description...what a load of tosh...alluringly based on a decaying wall, evocative of architecture ...dearie me!

ClaraDeLaNoche · 31/05/2014 15:07

Wow love it. But do not like way it is styled on website. Hair down, cuff bracelet and heels? What colour do we think, black might be harsh. Nude you've got the KM risk.

ClaraDeLaNoche · 31/05/2014 15:07

Yes to silver.

Helpys · 31/05/2014 15:08

I've got a similar VW dress but block colour so I don't know how relevant how I wear it is!
V high heels as it's just below knee length. I don't wear a necklace because of the neckline. Nice bangle?
It's lovely. I'm wearing a different one tonight and won't accessorise it so as to not to distract from the shape.

mswibble · 31/05/2014 15:11

Gorgeous dress!
How about navy or blue courts or heels? A little softer than black. I think nude heels would make the whole look a little too muted.

I used to have some gorgeous blue suede peeptoe heels from office that would go really well - not much help to you though!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/05/2014 15:21

Are these too boring?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/05/2014 15:23

Navy shoe boots

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/05/2014 15:27

A couple of clutch bags here:

Jigsaw Love this

Whistles

GarlicMayonnaise · 31/05/2014 15:37

Nice dress!

I'd say high-heeled boots - not black, but quite bolshy - or the Whistles shoe boots. They'd look great imo. And strong, defined jewellery with some turquoise.

Not remotely envious

KoalaFace · 31/05/2014 15:38

Love the dress!

I'd go for light grey shoes. Like these or these.

KoalaFace · 31/05/2014 15:39

Oh god those Whistles Shoe Boots though

KenDoddsDadsDog · 31/05/2014 17:24

Defo a cuff bracelet , maybe quite delicate metallic shoes / Grecian sandals ?
Beautiful dress

123Jump · 31/05/2014 20:30

Thanks for replies-will get a proper look when kids get to bed!!

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MaryWestmacott · 31/05/2014 20:39

sliver shoes

123Jump · 31/05/2014 22:43

Ok, back again. Thank you for all the suggestions and links!
Love the Whistles boots, but just not my style to wear them with the dress.
I was thinking of grey or metallic heels... Will scout around.
And love idea of a cuff, so thanks again.

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Scousadelic · 31/05/2014 22:46

I'm just stunned at how skinny that model is!

MaryWestmacott · 01/06/2014 16:21

Sousadelic, she doesn't look that thin to me, now the woman who models Massimo Dutti clothes clearly is too thin for them - she needs a 6 and they've put her in an 8. (Honestly shops, if you don't do small sizes, don't hire a small model for your website, it just makes all your clothes look like they are shapeless)

Deathraystare · 02/06/2014 08:54

123 Jump and Remus - How could you! I cannot buy or wear either the dress or those gorgeous shoes due to size issues. I particularly love the shoes (weeps) and I shall always worship at the alter of VW.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 02/06/2014 18:24

Sorry!

Likeaninjanow · 02/06/2014 18:28

I think hot pink heels would look great with that, but I know I have odd taste.

PastaandCheese · 02/06/2014 18:33

I like the LK shoes Remus linked first.

Gorgeous dress.

BeeBlanket · 02/06/2014 18:39

I also think the dress (fab dress) would work with a bright colour

orange sandals

and maybe orange cashmere wrap or cropped cardie, or make that a neutral and have orange bracelet.

bracelet