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Wedding panic

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3littlerabbits · 30/04/2016 21:44

I've ordered this dress for a wedding in a month m.coast-stores.com/p/floral-stripe-millana-dress/1575698 The 16 wouldn't close due to excessive norkage so hoping the 18 does. I can't believe I'm wearing an 18, but too late for worrying about that now. So, can anyone advise on accessories please? I was thinking black pointy with heels (clearly not a shoe expert) but looking at the photo on the website the model is wearing silver shoes - would those be better? I'm 5ft3. Thanks for any advice. Also any recommendations on upper arm exercises would be welcomed :)

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BiftasWifta · 30/04/2016 21:47

Love the dress, but think black shoes would be too much black, especially for a wedding. Could you wear brighter shoes/bag to give a pop of colour?

RaeSkywalker · 30/04/2016 21:52

Definitely not black shoes. I'd probably go silver, but you could go for a pop of colour, like hot pink or cobalt blue (with a clutch bag in the same colour). You could potentially get away with nudes as well but I wouldn't.

Upper arm exercises: tricep dips and tricep kickbacks always sort me out Smile

MrsLettuce · 30/04/2016 21:53

I'd go with the teal colour in the dress for shoes and a silver / grey / pewter bag. What cover up do you have in mind?

FuckityByes · 30/04/2016 21:55

I'd go for bright shoes like yellow, bright pink, turquoise etc with a matching bag or pashmina/bolero to lift it a bit.

MrsLettuce · 30/04/2016 21:59

Looks like there's lilac in the dress as well as teal?

MrsLettuce · 30/04/2016 21:59

Hmm random pretty shoes.

here, I meant

rubberducker · 30/04/2016 22:01

I agree with pps and would go for bright shoes/bag/pashmina to add a pop of colour. Black shoes with that predominantly black dress is going to look a bit morbid for a wedding!

FuckityByes · 30/04/2016 22:02

That looks like just black and white to me unless my eyes are going funny.

MrsLettuce · 30/04/2016 22:04

no, there is a dab of colour. link above is bigger image.

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3littlerabbits · 30/04/2016 23:23

Bright shoes? Really? Ok, am I that brave?

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3littlerabbits · 30/04/2016 23:27

m.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/2419694397 What about these?

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3littlerabbits · 30/04/2016 23:35

Thanks for the responses!

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MrsLettuce · 30/04/2016 23:54

The link isn't working but I think you mean these. They're very silver but they would work.

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3littlerabbits · 01/05/2016 00:00

You think too silver? To be honest I don't think I could walk in them anyway Blush

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MrsLettuce · 01/05/2016 00:12

I certainly couldn't walk in them! Am always amazed when people can TBH.

Is there colour in the print? There's a lilac like this one I thought. [[http://www.yoox.com/GB/44986818/item?tp=60712&utm_source=direct_uk&utm_medium=affiliazione&utm_campaign=shopstyle_uk&tskay=B84CE7A2&dept=women&cod10=44986818FD&utm_content=feed#cod10=44986818FD&sizeId=These]] look like they'd work with that and the teal-y blue. Both are still pretty high (to my mind) though.

FuckityByes · 01/05/2016 17:01

Honestly, shoes in an eye-catching colour or design can make a huge difference to an outfit. One of my very favourite outfits for work before I stopped wearing heels as much was a conservative black dress or skirt and shirt, but with brightly coloured heels. I got so many compliments.

Looking again, I do see colour in your dress. Will see if I can find some links for you.

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3littlerabbits · 01/05/2016 21:47

Thank you both for the links! Obviously I love the mega bucks l k Bennett ones best 😀

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3littlerabbits · 01/05/2016 21:50

Really like that first John lewis link, and love the lilac ones too. Coming round to the idea that bright colour will set the outfit off better, plus I like my legs/ankles ok so I guess it it makes sense to draw attention to them. Ok. Shopping tomorrow!

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3littlerabbits · 01/05/2016 21:53

I need bag to match the shoes / same colour, right? Also, I can't manage a pashmina, I would feel awkward but would a tiny cardigan / shrug that's just basically arms be ok? I mentioned the norkage issue, the shrug would have to be black, I couldn't draw attention in that direction.

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3littlerabbits · 01/05/2016 21:54

Thanks again for all the help - I really need it and appreciate it!

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cissyfuss · 02/05/2016 14:57

I recently bought these in red for a 'do' and they look amazing on....

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You could then add some colour with a clutch, lippy etc

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