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Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?

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minipie · 17/02/2016 17:19

Two weddings coming up (they're like buses, none for ages and then...) one is in 10 days.

All my pre DC wedding outfits won't do up, or show off all my post DC squidge.

I need a dress. Fit and flare usually suits me best (small waist albeit with love handles these days, ample bum and thighs). I'm 5'3, 8-10. Long sleeves would be ideal for warmth and bingo wing disguising.

Anyone seen anything that fits the bill? Everything I have seen is either knitted (not dressy enough, these are fairly trad smart dos) or very plain and officey.

Ideally something like this (image below, I hope) but with sleeves, and not in black...

Thank you!

Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?
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LettuceLaughton · 17/02/2016 19:41

Someone posted this beauty the other day, any good?

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minipie · 17/02/2016 20:08

Thanks - nice shape, good print but think it might show my knees which I'd rather hide, also black makes me look like death warmed up at the moment...

Budget can stretch further for the right dress, up to £200ish?

Just found this one - thoughts? link

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minipie · 17/02/2016 20:13

Or there is this but I'm not sure about the print. Also comes in a navy or cream version. Hmmm.

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Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:21

I like the first ChiChi one. How big are your boobs (if you don't mind me asking!)? The second ChiChi one has a high neckline which wouldn't suit anyone with an ample bosom.

Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:24

Too plain?

Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:28

budget busting but I love it

Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:32

River Island

Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:33

(Sorry - that was actually Monsoon!Blush)

Choughed · 17/02/2016 20:53

Last one from John Lewis

Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?
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minipie · 17/02/2016 20:57

Ooh thanks Choughed Smile

Boobs are small to medium (30D I think, just stopped BFing so not sure exactly). High neck is a benefit actually as I have acne and it sometimes hits my chest (joy).

Your first link is nice but these are going to be pretty formal weddings (eg women in hats, men in morning dress etc) so need something a bit dressy. And, now I think of it, some kind of hat type thing. Erk.

I really like the red one and it would be warm! but out of budget, and suspect it might overwhelm me, I'm not very striking iyswim.

Monsoon link doesn't work but has prompted me to look at Monsoon (always used to be too big for me but probably not since DC - every cloud has a silver lining I guess) will report back...

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minipie · 17/02/2016 21:02

Nothing at Monsoon but found this at Ted Baker. A lot more £ than the Chi Chi one and shorter sleeves but it is lovely...

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BikeRunSki · 17/02/2016 21:10

That Ted Baker one is gorgeous!

Choughed · 17/02/2016 21:11

I was just about to post that Ted Baker, I love it. Below the Monsoon and a couple of others from John Lewis

Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?
Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?
Need a wedding outfit that is WARM. Long sleeved fit & flare perhaps?
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minipie · 17/02/2016 21:31

The Ted Baker one is really very nice. Although, it depends on how they've cut the fabric, I wouldn't want half a chopped up bird on my chest iyswim.

I like the long navy one with the floral hem Choughed, is that John Lewis? How long is it?

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Choughed · 17/02/2016 21:34

It's another Ted Baker one I found on JL here

It doesn't say the length, just "midi".

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minipie · 18/02/2016 09:31

Thanks Choughed, I am going to try to get to JL this week to try it on. Meanwhile I have ordered the grey Ted Baker one and the first Chi Chi one.

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sweetheart · 18/02/2016 11:48

I have just ordered this on a whim for my birthday and it is amazing - looks so lovely on! I know it's black but it is long sleeved and fit and flare x

gonegrey56 · 18/02/2016 13:56

Can't do a link, sorry , but I bought the Selena dress from Hobbs this morning. Long sleeved lace, waisted dress, very flattering for my curves, good length - very dark navy . A new season dress . Full skirt .

Choughed · 18/02/2016 14:09

That Selena dress is lovely! I will have to watch for it in the sale sadly.

The Asos one is quite plungy, but also lovely.

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minipie · 18/02/2016 17:42

Wow sweetheart what kind of bra do you wear with that? Not sure my body is up to it sadly!

Selena dress looks lovely but for some reason lace doesn't suit me usually - I have bad skin and it seems to highlight it?

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cissyfuss · 18/02/2016 18:38

There are some lovelies at Coast

m.coast-stores.com/c/clothing/midi-dresses

All short sleeved or sleeveless but a cropped cardigan or jacket could work with them...

BikeRunSki · 18/02/2016 19:01

this little bolero comes in a few colours and could warm up short sleeved dresses for winter weddings.

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minipie · 18/02/2016 19:40

Ooh I like the idea of a cashmere shrug. Trouble is I've left it a bit late to try to order and match the colours. Let's see what these dresses are like when they arrive...

Coast ones look nice (really like the one with a blue jacquard skirt) but I do want sleeves of some kind, as much for upper arm covering and balancing out my thigh width as for warmth...

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Choughed · 19/02/2016 19:41

I've just been browsing the TB shop at Gatwick. The grey dress is v pretty in real life but quite stiff. They have s gorgeous mint green/floral thing with matching frock coat. But you would have to spend the day avoiding all coloured food and drinks!

Fletcherl · 20/02/2016 08:29

Just a tip in another direction. I wear a shaping slip under dresses I think mine was from Marks. You know a type of Spanx. That has the added benefit of keeping me warm too. I managed an outdoor wedding in October with that extra layer and I am nesh.