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?

[KristinaM]

Baby, that's a good point, they could all be worn again as they are not at all weddingy . CPW could be quite reasonable < talks self into buying anglomania dress >

[OvertiredandConfused]

Lots to look at - thanks Garlic. I do like the Tory Burch dress.....

And yes, I probably am especially sensitive about my tummy. But two children and a buggered pelvis have also left me with NO stomach muscles so it's always the first to let me down if I gain a couple of lbs!

Forgot about East, thanks gosh

[OvertiredandConfused]

What about [http://www.east.co.uk/cornelia-embroidered-coat-brown/?utm_expid=6577807-3.ZpmoP4g7SomsPDtQPU6_Bg.0&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.east.co.uk%2Fsale-jackets-and-coats-%2F this]]? what could I wear under it?

[OvertiredandConfused]

Sorry about dodgy link - at work and rushing! this

[GarlicJulyKit]

That's divine!

[kaykayblue]

The red polka dot Valentino outfit posted above is to die for!!!

[kaykayblue]

The red polka dot Valentino outfit posted above is to die for!!!

[GarlicJulyKit]

Also at East: pretty grey silk dress

[FrankelandFilly]

What about this dress

This dress and coat are stunning, but I suspect very expensive as there's no price!

[OvertiredandConfused]

I daren't even ask Frankel!

I like that dress Garlic. Wonder if it would go with the coat. I feel a trip to East coming on.

[tak1ngchances]

I hire my dresses now through a site called girl meets dress. Then I spend m

[tak1ngchances]

....shoes & bag that I will use again

[GarlicJulyKit]

Quick & very dirty paste-up: flic.kr/p/opprzD
Maybe you need a shift with that coat.

[OvertiredandConfused]

Thanks Garlic. I could never do that! Maybe not together . The dress is probably a better shape for me than a shift so maybe I need to think about accessorising that.

But not today. I have an afternoon and evening full of meetings and work first!

[OvertiredandConfused]

I've ordered this (it can always go back) to try. Not sure whether to go for a coat or jacket. And what colour?

[MrsLettuce]

It's a lovely dress but surely the colour isn't, erm, the most natural choice for a wedding guest. Love the East coat though - do you like bot colours or just the one?

this is very pretty but maybe not the shape you're after.

[MrsLettuce]

this would be stunning with the pale east jacket

[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.

[FrankelandFilly]

What about this? Link to shop

[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! :)

[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?

[MrsLettuce]

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

[tethersend]

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

[tethersend]

Dress and bolero