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Wedding dress fail.

71 replies

Dowser · 29/08/2015 12:40

Gone right off the dress. Looking for another one today.

Would like a white tea dress. If I see one online is there any chance it could be delivered by 10 sept?

I have a fall back dress . My engagement dress, white stretch cotton with pink flowers.

Not really panicking...well just a little.

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Tokelau · 29/08/2015 23:02

If you love your engagement dress, could you get a dressmaker to copy it for you in white? I know it's not much notice, but I'm sure it could be done.

Dowser · 29/08/2015 23:02

My fall back dress!

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PennyHasNoSurname · 29/08/2015 23:03

m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Daisy-Embellished-Crop-Top-Skater-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4955999&cid=8799&Rf-200=20,5&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=50&sort=-1&clr=Cream&totalstyles=530&gridsize=3&un_jtt_v_frompage=0

Dowser · 30/08/2015 07:41

That's beautiful Penny . I do need a sleeveless dress as its going to be boiling ;-)

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Dowser · 30/08/2015 08:11

This is a bit more like mine without cap sleeves and bow.

ladyvlondon.com/Pink-Rose-Floral-on-Cream-Isabella-Dress/#.VeKr72t5mK0

I would need a size 18 in this range as I need a bit more on the waist .

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SouthWesterlyWinds · 30/08/2015 08:27

with a touch of black

SouthWesterlyWinds · 30/08/2015 08:34

Eliza J at House of Fraser

Dowser · 30/08/2015 08:55

I like the Eliza j one southerly. It's a good job I checked the size guide as I need a 20 !!!!

Was going to order the Jolie moi white one but I needed the 18 and it was out of stock.

This is why I like to physically go shopping.

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Donthate · 30/08/2015 08:56

I love this

Donthate · 30/08/2015 09:17

Bhs have a few too like this

Dowser · 30/08/2015 09:21

I fingered ( ;-)) that one yesterday dont hate. It was very pretty but I felt a bit too " buttoned up" for a beach wedding.

Well I've ordered the Eliza J one southerly and now I'm wobbling all over the place.

Thank you so much ladies for holding my hand.

I've had to according to their size guide order a 20! I've never been a 20 in my life but it says that the waist size Is 34 and I'm 33 so allowing for holiday bloat, the heat etc I'm going to need that extra inch.

Anyone I've just revisited the site and it looks like I've got the last one. Whether the bust will be ginormous or not I don't know.

So I've now got a white dress, a white and floral one and an aqua pale /green net one.

Thank god there's no stress attached to this wedding or you would be scraping me off the ceiling . Thank god I've got 3G on my iPad as I've been away from home for two days and I've been able to continue the search .

I'm really grateful for your help and hubby2 b doesn't know it yet but he's going shopping on Monday to make sure I haven't missed anything.

Take a deep breath and breathe!

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Dowser · 30/08/2015 09:24

Was in BHS yesterday and so few of them have bridal now and I was in a big city. Ridiculous isn't it?

I still believe there's lots of ladies who like to see dresses i' in the flesh' so to speak!

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Dowser · 30/08/2015 09:43

Don't hate

I've ordered this

www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/product/ivory-rosie-short-bridesmaid-dress-3955356

It's bhs Rosie ivory short in case the link fails as I got the last one.

I need to step away from my credit card don't I?

This one is a 16 . They didn't have an 18.

Would you like me to keep you updated?

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superbfairywren · 30/08/2015 10:33

I lot of 50s repro sites sizing is just mad, I ordered a lindybop dress recently and from their size guide it said I should order a size 20, I ordered a 16 and it was roomy. I also have a lady v London one in a 14 and it fits fine, they're size guide said 18 I think too.
I have a lovely coast wedding dress, tea length 50s style that I would gladly sell to you, but it does have three quarter sleeves in a spotty mesh fabric.

RavioliOnToast · 30/08/2015 10:47

Absolutely! I love that last one op. Very elegant, it's beautiful

SouthWesterlyWinds · 30/08/2015 10:59

I think all of them are fantastic! I would usually order two sizes in the same dress from house of Fraser as sometimes they can be very generous, plus you can click and collect it, try it in then return the one you don't want. But both choices look beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful time and a fantastic day ????

Dowser · 30/08/2015 11:44

Thanks everyone. Fairy wren that sounds beautiful. Coast are really top trumps for wedding wear.

I'm stepping away from more websites as my credit card is smoking. Booked a holiday on Friday and another dress in a sale yesterday and seen a nice winter one in coast sale.

I think i need to relax and see what turns up in the post or in store and see what size is going to fit me.

In last chance saloon for my diet too. So I could end up fitting the bhs one and too little for the house of Fraser one.

Round and round on the merry go round I go. Stop. Breathe!

Thank you so much for the offer though.

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RandomMess · 30/08/2015 16:50

I think you've ordered some lovely ones to try.

Enjoy your day Smile

SeaRabbit · 30/08/2015 17:59

I know you said you'd stopped but how about this beautiful 'bargain':

www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Mikael-Aghal/Appliqued-tulle-dress/529506

Worth ordering just to see?!

Dowser · 30/08/2015 18:55

It is lovely sea rabbit but in my defence I've got shoulders like a rugby player...ok not quite but I think I'd look a bit top heavy in it.

I keep looking at the third one. I wish I could post a pic . See what you all think. It's champagne lace. Buttons down the back. Has Lace straps comes into the waist and a gentle flare. No padded bust.

It's very very nice.

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Dowser · 30/08/2015 19:12

Hang on here it is

The front

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Dowser · 30/08/2015 19:13

And the back

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BitOfFun · 30/08/2015 19:25

That's gorgeous.

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 20:38

That's a v pretty dress, OP

SeaRabbit · 30/08/2015 22:02

That is lovely - I like the softness of the colour.

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