Need an outfit for a VERY smart September wedding

[OvertiredandConfused]

Very excited to have been invited to a wedding in September. Long-standing friends have finally decided to get married and they're doing it in style. DH will be in morning dress and I need a new outfit! I want to do the works - dress, jacket, shoes, hat and bag. I do have a couple of hats and a rather lovely clutch that I might be able to use, but only if they actually match - don't want to plan my outfit around them.

I'm size 12-14 and 5'10". Tummy is my worst bit so not too clingy and I don't like anything much above the knee either.

So, oh wise ones, what do you recommend?

[OvertiredandConfused]

The dress is still shouting at me MrsLettuce. Now dithering about size. I'm a 14 atm, usually a 12-14. Not sure what to do if I take the plunge.

Jacket is perfect but out of stock. Given the whole wedding is inside - short undercover walk from church to lunch venue - and it's only September, I might go for no jacket. Not sure. I do have a short-sleeved navy shug that could work.....

Almost time for me to start worrying about what to wear to the evening do - different venue (on a boat), much more casual and four hour gap so I obviously have to change!

[MrsLettuce]

Yeah, that's the sort of thing I was originally thinking of too Tethers - short and sharp.

[tethersend]

LOVE the navy and orange dress- this jacket would work well.

[MrsLettuce]

(I'd be very tempted by this hat in the correct colour combo or all navy. This is another firm favourite of mine)

[MrsLettuce]

Mmm, probably quite simply - navy jacket (not a long coat), navy shoes, bag and hat. I'd be very tempted to try this with it but it might or might not work.

[OvertiredandConfused]

I love that MrsLettuce. Seriously tempted. How would I accessorise do you think?

M&S coat is here and I think it needs to go back. DH likes it but I think it's a bit mumsy and it has a hint of pink too. But it could do the job if I don't find anything else. And I only paid £65 - it was £249!

[TheresLotsOfFarmyardAnimals]

Phase eight have a lot of lovely dresses, as do Ted Baker if that's your style.

I like this www.alexon.co.uk/en/alexon-twilight-lace-top-jersey-dress-470823
with this uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_19,acc_5.33/5910270400
and a nice bright jacket like this www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+266281_-1
and then shoes like this www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_050010274143_-1

[MrsLettuce]

Found it! Forgot that it was also a great bargain.

[MrsLettuce]

I saw a lovely navy and orange dress the other day, will post it if I see it again.

[OvertiredandConfused]

Cream dress has gone back MrsLettuce. Waiting to see what the M&S coat looks like before I hunt for a dress to go with it. Or might just start again and look for navy and bright orange accessories. I am working through everyone's suggestions - much appreciated and very helpful.

[MsVenus]

Try Joseph Ribkoff, he designs glam outfits for posh events.

www.josephribkoff.com/

www.johnlewis.com/our-services/fashion-advice-service

[MrsLettuce]

this with the plain navy coat

this, no coat, would be very flattering. This would be great with it, or maybe this

[MrsLettuce]

I'm sorry to be so blunt, but you can't wear an all cream dress to a wedding. Not even if you but a coat over it. Honestly please don't.

this with a navy coat and a hat along the lines of this or this might satisfy your need for cream? Oh, the silver version of that Whiteleys hat would be great with the M&S coat and / or dress, by the look of it.

If you fancy an all over paler how about this with the <a class="break-all" href="http://www.east.co.uk/cornelia-embroidered-coat-brown/?utm_expid=6577807-3.ZpmoP4g7SomsPDtQPU6_Bg.0&utm_referrer=www.east.co.uk/coats/&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-S.OCoYYtYdmzOMh9aHPWKg" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">pale East coat you liked? You'd need to go with deeper coloured accessories though, for certain. The pewter or deeper beige, maybe?

[OvertiredandConfused]

Have also ordered this to see what it's like. Not sure but hoping it might work with cream or navy underneath.

I do like lots of the other suggestions though and may well try a few, especially sale ones!

[FamiliesShareGerms]

awesome for bright accessories

[FamiliesShareGerms]

sleeves so no need for jacket

[tethersend]

any good?

[tethersend]

Dress and bolero

[tethersend]

Ignore the name of the website, but there's a few things here you might like.

[MrsLettuce]

Pretty sure this is the dress the navy Cornelia coat is styled with. Look great together.

[MrsLettuce]

(yes, I did mean the Esat coat )

this dress could almost have been made to go with it. Still worry the combo would be too bridal though. Would you not consider the navy one?

[LeoandBoosmum]

If you would wear a maxi dress, this is still available in a size 12 and absolutely to die for! Would look gorgeous accessorised with white and silver...

www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Explore/Dresses-for-Proms/NEEYMO-Pleated-maxi-dress-Mint/p/108501-37-MINT
Look at a close-up of the bodice:
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Explore/Dresses-for-Proms/NEEYMO-Pleated-maxi-dress-Mint/p/108501-37-MINT

Also Ted Baker and beautiful (plus, unusual!):
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Explore/Dresses-for-Weddings/LYONELE-Cape-back-maxi-dress-Pale-Purple/p/113637-68-PALE-PURPLE

If money is not an issue, this is stunning (but another maxi). Model is 5ft10 though so it'd be long enough for you. I know you said you were aware of a tum iirc but some clever 'secret shapewear' might help:

www.karenmillen.com/silk-dip-dye-beaded-maxi-dress/dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/103DS15108

Some LKBennett's but you'd have to inquire about length:

www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses/Nerine-Cross-Front-Dress/p/DRNERINEPOLYESTERMIXRedScarlet?show=All

This one is ruched for a flattering shape (also available in your size in red):

www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses/Marina-Fitted-Dress/p/DRMARINAPOLYESTERMIXNaturalBarley?nv=


Still in your size:

www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses/Valdez-Print-Sleeveless-Dress/p/DRVALDEZCOTTONBlueMulti?show=All

Coast:
Model is 5ft9 so maybe a bit short but pretty and easy to team with other things:
www.coast-stores.com/aurelia-printed-dress/all-dresses/coast/fcp-product/1308498
A maxi but lovely!:
www.coast-stores.com/fernanda-maxi-dress/all-dresses/coast/fcp-product/1342216

Out of stock but maybe you could find it in John Lewis or House of Fraser?

www.coast-stores.com/breita-print-dress/all-dresses/coast/fcp-product/2224867298

Gorgeous but maybe for the evening, not the day?
www.coast-stores.com/desire-maxi/all-clothing/coast/fcp-product/1327141
You might outdo the bride in that last one! :)

[FrankelandFilly]

What about this? Link to shop

[OvertiredandConfused]

That is lovely MrsLettuce but not on my shape.

I am a bit wary of the colour and I'll only wear it if I can accessorise appropriately - I'm thinking of a long coat, like this one or a shorter jacket, plus shoes and bag in either browns or blues.

[MrsLettuce]

this would be stunning with the pale east jacket