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Please accessorise this dress cheaply!

27 replies

EachandEveryone · 02/08/2016 15:29

It's for a casual wedding abroad, which is costing me enough to go to. Im a size 14 with biggish boobs. Dress is surprisingly flattering. Im not great in heels its in the hotel we are staying at so no massive biggy. Is it too casual? uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_17,mon_17.1/9505410114

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Pantsalive · 03/08/2016 00:07

I think it's a great dress. It looks really comfortable but the silk front makes it more dressed up.

I think if you find some lowish heels you'll be fine. Or could you even get away with a flat sandals? How casual is casual?

EachandEveryone · 03/08/2016 00:24

Duch casual but i dont really know what that means. I know theres no hats/fascinators. Need jewellery and jacket perhaps?

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puglife15 · 03/08/2016 05:05

I think it's lovely actually and fine for a casual wedding.

I'd check out New Look for cheap shoes. They do a huge range of styles and you can sort by heel height.

m.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-comfort-lace-up-pointed-heels-_371981201

m.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-suedette-tie-front-heeled-sandals-_374860301

I don't think a necklace would work with that neckline so maybe some earrings?

Not sure of your style but you could go for some statement earrings or something simple like this (sorry for massive link):

m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_37484+MDER041975_-1

puglife15 · 03/08/2016 05:07

A cheap jacket will just look cheap I think. Maybe a wrap the same colour as the flowers.

EachandEveryone · 03/08/2016 21:26

Thanks I need to physically get myself together and go shopping while the sales are still on

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justaweeone · 03/08/2016 21:54

It's lovely
It is hard dressing for a wedding abroad but having done so recently the dress will be perfect , add sparkly silver sandals and bag
It's really easy to forget what it's like to be at the venue when you are at home

justaweeone · 03/08/2016 21:56

Forgot to say
Don't get heels too high as when it's hot your feet will be so painful

EachandEveryone · 03/08/2016 22:11

I was thinking silver as well

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leccybill · 03/08/2016 22:16

Silver earrings and bangle. Mink/mauve wrap. Flay black plain sandals, maybe suede.

It's a gorgeous dress and what a bargain.

Mrsmaudwatts · 03/08/2016 23:06

Fab dress, I've just ordered it, err not helpful re accessories! But Flowers to you for the link

EachandEveryone · 04/08/2016 23:17

Let me know how u get on

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Mrsmaudwatts · 05/08/2016 10:09

Dunno when I'll wear it, I was thinking with opaques in winter for work.... I just really liked it, no events or anything to wear it to. Hasnt arrived yet, I'll report back as soon as I've tried it on!

Mrsmaudwatts · 08/08/2016 21:58

It arrived and I LOVE it!!!

EachandEveryone · 09/08/2016 11:05

It's great isn't it? I'm really pleased.

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LaConnerie · 09/08/2016 11:45

Really like the dress.

I would wear it with highish wedge sandals or block heels - in a pewter or bronze for a bit of bling?

I also wouldn't bother with a jacket - a light floaty pashmina or wrap would look better - you could go with loads of colours for that, lilac, pink, grey, or a metallic one like this

ZansSerif · 09/08/2016 16:35

Fab dress! As it's casual I wouldn't have a jacket, but a little cardie that picked out the colour of the flowers. Something like this (though that's gone in a 14 sorry not helpful!).

Maybe some kind of sparkly or pretty flats with pink toenails.

BristolLFR · 09/08/2016 16:39

I bought this one, and the maeve style too! It's so flattering :)

I'm wearing it with black wedges and a mauve pashmina. I don't really wear jewellery, but silver earrings and a bracelet/ bangle would look nice

EachandEveryone · 10/08/2016 11:04

What colour is mauve? I can't have anything too insipid pastels don't suit me

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BristolLFR · 10/08/2016 11:21

It's the purpley colour in the flower on the dress

BristolLFR · 10/08/2016 11:24

Just checking, it's not for a wedding for people from Weston in Italy at the start of oct is it? That's where I'm planning on wearing mine... Just checking we're not clashing! Hmm

EachandEveryone · 10/08/2016 14:39

No Amsterdam!

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EachandEveryone · 22/08/2016 08:52

Any other ideas? I have to buy it all tomorrow.

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Pantsalive · 22/08/2016 11:08

How about these flatish silver shoes?

Pantsalive · 22/08/2016 11:37

This scarf/wrap looks like a great colour and has a bit of sparkle.

Pantsalive · 22/08/2016 11:41

Or a couple in Accesorize:
here

or here

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