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What to wear to autumn wedding?

43 replies

Kazzawazzawo0 · 29/08/2015 16:04

I've posted before, but can't find the thread anymore and am still looking for something to wear, so sorry if you posted on my original thread.

I'm invited to a wedding at the end of October. I have no idea what to wear! I have a very small budget. I'm 5 feet 7, size 14, can't wear anything waisted, have a 34g chest, 34 inch waist, long legs, Brown hair and eyes, tend to wear dark turquoise or greens or blues, darkish reds, grey, black and white patterned .. Tend to stick to low neckline, either scoop or cowl, possibly v.

I've no shoes or bag either. I've been looking on eBay due to my low budget.

Any suggestions?

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 13:43

I have this dress, not sure about it ..

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 14:01

This is my favourite dress, I would wear it with a long pale grey cardigan, but unsure if it's ok to wear black to a wedding?

What to wear to autumn wedding?
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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 14:02

And I have this, a jersey dress, nothing special ...

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magicpuppy · 30/08/2015 14:20

How dressy do you think the wedding will be? I wouldn't wear the last two to a wedding as they seem too casual to me but weddings here (Ireland) are usually very dressy.

The first one is lovely and you could wear a little bolero cardigan over it but I'm not sure if it is a bit summery for an October wedding.

magicpuppy · 30/08/2015 14:20

How small is your budget?

Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:36

Thanks .

My budget is very small, not more than about £40??

I don't think it's going to be very dressy, not a big wedding, not church. I don't know anyone apart from my bf. I don't want to be too dressy, as I'll not feel comfortable then.

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ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:39

I don't think any of them are right, sorry

What is total budget for dress / shoes / cover up / bag / hat etc?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/08/2015 15:44

This is nice irl and a bargain. It has sleeves so you could manage without a cover-up.

I don't think any of the three you've posted are okay, sorry.

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:44

How about something like this with sleeves?

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:46

How are wrap dresses on you?

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:48

This would need something with it, as it's sleeveless, but might suit your figure and I like that it is 50% cotton

Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:53

Remus, the neckline is all wrong for me.

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:56

Not keen on any of those, sorry. Purple is awful on me, the necklines don't suit me and I don't want to wear sleeves (I get hot quickly!)

Sorry, not being awkward on purpose.

Budget really is about £40-50 all in.

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ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:57

I think you would need to try on this

Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:58

Wrap dresses aren't great on me, and tend to be very revealing anyway. A scoop neckling, or cowl, or V at a push would be much more flattering. Ideally short sleeved, as I have a tattoo I'd like to more or less cover, but not long sleeved - hot flushes due to age!

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:59

It's got a waist, I can't wear them, they always make me look weird Sad

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 15:59

I'm better with bodycon style or maybe slightly flared towards bottom.

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ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 15:59

If you already have black accessories, this is just four quid over budget

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 16:00

sorry, x-post with your updates - will keep looking Smile

Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 16:03

Would this be a no-no?

Or this?

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 16:04

Thanks. TBH not keen on the pattern either on that one - plus long sleeved.

I do have nice black sandals and a bag though.

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ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 16:09

does this shape work on you?

ChristineDePisan · 30/08/2015 16:13

I like the black one (your first link) but not for a wedding, sorry

Do you like lace?

Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 16:17

The Phase Eight green one would probably work, although the cowl is quite high, maybe too high actually. I do like the look of Phase Eight dresses, but have never bought one yet.

I like lace, but not the green lace dress.

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Kazzawazzawo0 · 30/08/2015 16:24

I quite like the shape of this, but not at that price!

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