Please help me not look a twat at my own wedding?

[isupposeitsverynice]

I'm dead organised me, so currently looking to purchase something to wear for my own wedding in mid-June (yes, three weeks time). I have an unfortunate tendency to look like a massive twat in dresses, so will need to find a trouser-based affair. I have tried on this and it was lovely but I am short - barely five foot short - and worried that culotte style bottoms is going to make me look really silly.

What do you think - am I going to look stumpy and daft, or will it be fine? Do you have any stylish suggestions? Any input VERY gratefully received. I am a size 10-12 as well as being a massive short arse, if it helps.

[Nogravyforyou]

http://m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/John-Zack-Petite/John-Zack-Petite-Lace-Sleeve-And-Back-Detail-Jumpsuit/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6273729&cid=13894&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=50&sort=-1&clr=White&totalstyles=97&gridsize=3&unjtttvfrompage=1 they do this in black as well.

[Nogravyforyou]

http://www.karenmillen.com/ie/womens/clothing/trousers-and-jumpsuits/py084-modern-event-tailoring/015472.html?dwvar0154722_color=76&position=44&cgid=wedding-guest these trousers?

[isupposeitsverynice]

Ah those John Zack ones look lovely on ASOS, but ASOS have no stock and on the John Zack website the fabric looks not nearly so nice... It's a shame.

I have learnt my lesson on the culottes front and will definitely go for a slim leg trouser! I knew deep down that the culottes were not good, or I wouldn't have posted here in the first place. Definitely like the idea of the sparkly top and smart trousers - forgive utter lack of fashion nous - does blush mean a very pale pink?

I love the colour of that jacket but the shape seems odd to me - I am not a naturally stylish person - is that not going to be hard to wear? Esp with trousers, would it not just make me look shorter and more lumpen?

[Nogravyforyou]

Yes blush is very pale pink
I agree about the shape of the jacket, I think it might make you a bit boxy or square looking.

[FauxFox]

If you are willing to throw £££ at the situation this Roland Mouret is beautiful [[https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/630770/roland_mouret/lacerta-crepe-straight-leg-pants]]

What sort of wedding is it? Casual? Church? City? Country? I think that shiny top from oasis is beautiful but not special enough unless the wedding is pretty laid back style.

[Gruach]

Hard to tell OP, without trying on.

To be perfectly honest, if I were dead set against a dress alone I might investigate a dress with trousers combination in the most beautiful fabrics possible - rather than a jacket/trousers arrangement. (The latter just seems quite businesslike even in weddingy colours.) So - a very well cut sleeveless, deep V neck frock with very sleek, not at all bulky silk or brocade - ish trousers. With a high, block heel for balance rather than anything spiky. Kind of Celine-ish but for a different height.

[MakeLemonade]

This is pretty although appreciate you might want a tighter trouser www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/678596/halston_heritage/printed-stretch-crepe-jumpsuit

This Temperley one is incredible www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/651968/temperley_london/nomi-lace-jumpsuit but a) expensive and b) looks very like a dress

Needle and Thread have some pretty separates.

[isupposeitsverynice]

Oh it is not a fancy affair at all. It's a registry office affair followed by cake in my garden. The registry office obviously is in town but we live out in the countryside. There will be a dozen people in attendance at most.

I'm not opposed to a wide leg trouser per se I just always avoided them because I thought they were off-limits to shorties. Yes Temperley one very much like a dress. And I have a weird thing about eyelash lace. I don't know why but I don't like it.

What sort of fabrics would you recommend looking at Gruach? I think that jacket is really stunning and probably looks amazing on someone who knows how to wear it. Me, on the other, hand...!

[Gruach]

Silk, taffeta, brocade, damask ... Probably too warm for velvet. You seem to like some lace? Broderie anglaise if it's not too twee.

I don't tend to wear short jackets myself - but if I fell in love with one I'd probably wear something longer,and quite close to the body, beneath - to avoid the visual cutting in half of a waistband on show.

Seriously - a good dress ... Look online, not on the high street. Don't know your budget but £250 (say) is better spent on something reduced from £600 than in a shop that aims to make things as cheaply as possible.

[isupposeitsverynice]

Well I have to be honest with you, I had hoped to spend maybe fifty quid and be done with it. But that was when I was hoping to pick up a high street frock... How naive was I?!

[Pantsalive]

This jumpsuit is very pretty

[squizita]

I just always avoided them because I thought they were off-limits to shorties

All trouser lengths are fine for shorties provided they hit the right length and don't just look too long! Think how Kylie has worn shorts, crops, full lengths etc over the years - you just have to get petite ones or take them up.

I would go with a 60s style tunic and trouser ensemble myself - you could find the tunic seperate from the trousers or as a set. You can get lovely lace and jewel neckline ones on Etsy and Ebay.

Or there's this one from NL you could put over crisp linen trousers with some nice wedge heels www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/white-broiderie-flutter-sleeve-tunic-dress-_372494110

If you're worried about wide leg trousers find a local tailor (family run dry cleaners will often take hems up and do little take-ins,cheaper than proper dressmakers and quicker) to adjust them.

[Gruach]

I dunno about cost.

On the "how much did you spend on your wedding dress" thread(s) here some people do indeed spend thruppence and retain very happy memories of the event. No reason why not.

But you should bear in mind that you and your friends/family/the Internet will have the photos/film/hologram for a lifetime. So perhaps don't skimp just on principle if you know you could do better?

[Acornantics]

Given the time constraint and because you're not sure about what you'd like to wear, I'd hot-foot it down to John Lewis or similar and book a personal shopper for a day...they'll be able to advise on styles, colours, fabrics etc and you might come out with something gorgeous that you wouldn't normally consider.

C'mon, it's your wedding day, you deserve to feel amazing!

[User543212345]

How about www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Wallis+White+Strapless+Jumpsuit/241490494,default,pd.html jumpsuit? Or this one? Or this
You could get overnight delivery/click and collect for them from House of Fraser. None of them are too far from your £50 and have done with it ideal. You'll look fabulous as long as you feel comfortable - it doesn't matter what you've spent.

[gingerbreadmanm]

What about something like this if you could make it a bit more modest?

jumpsuit

[gingerbreadmanm]

another one

[gingerbreadmanm]

I like the hidex with the rose gold belt?

www.aqaq.com/list/woman/jumpsuits/

[Floisme]

I know jumpsuits look great at the moment but they always look incredibly dated once their fashion moment is over. And there will be people looking at your wedding photos for years to come...

Plus they only look good if the fit is perfect everywhere, including when you turn around. That's a lot of things to get right in a single outfit.

Sorry to be negative but I'd stick with trousers and a top if it was me.

[Gruach]

Love the look of this fabric. Though not perhaps a formal enough shape?

Skinflint goals

[isupposeitsverynice]

Thanks for further suggestions, I'm checking them out. That's quite a plunge on that Hidex one isn't it! Not sure I'm brave enough for that. I like the belt though.

I don't mind spending a bit more than fifty quid really! Realistically I probably don't want to spend more than a couple of hundred at absolute most though.

Ah I'm not worried about it looking dated after the event. I've never seen a wedding dress that didn't! I just want to avoid looking a knob on the day. I agree that getting a good fit is really important and much harder with a jumpsuit. Does anyone really look at wedding pics after the event, other than the couple? I'm hoping to keep them off the internet! Though I might post a picture here so you all can have a good giggle at my expense, to say thank you

[Gruach]

You need this page in your life!

I know someone mentioned Needle & Thread above. Everything looks glorious.

[Floisme]

Won't your parents and in laws keep a framed photo on top of the tv? Or was it just mine?

Mind you I think pointing and laughing at yourself in years to come is one of the joys of fashion!

[dragonsarebest]

Off topic rather, but all memories are "of the moment" so if the photos are examined in 20 years I don't get why it'd be a problem if they look dated - they'll be 20 years old. Genuine question, how could you future-proof your outfit (and why would you want to)?

[Floisme]

Sure everything dates. But when it comes to cheesiness, a dated jumpsuit is in a league all on its own.
It's not the end of the world and it can be very amusing - just saying bear it in mind, that is all.