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Seeking midi length dress for stylish European destination wedding.

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SorrelSoup · 17/03/2017 22:18

Hi. I'm not the most stylish dresser but would love to look and feel nice at this European wedding. I'm quite tall and a size 16 pear. Budget £50 max. Can anyone please link to a few things that are fashionable so I don't look like a frump? Must be midi length. Thanks in advance.

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 06:49

Am I way out?? I'm struggling to get the length on any dress.

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BeauHeaux · 18/03/2017 12:13

What about this one? Same price but a bit more colour (presuming the destination will be sunny)

www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7510624

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 12:16

Thank you! That's very pretty and looks like it would be flattering!

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BeauHeaux · 18/03/2017 12:23

Or this? What's your style usually? Do you have a preference for A Line or otherwise?

www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7463713

BeauHeaux · 18/03/2017 12:24

Yes the lavender is good shape. Equally the gold has good draping and would look amazing in the sunshine.

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 12:35

Ooh the gold is very stylish! I have no style! Probably very dull like Kate bloody Middleton! I want to be glam though!

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 12:35

Wish I could try them on first.

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BeauHeaux · 18/03/2017 12:44

Could you order a few and do free returns? A destination wedding is a great excuse to bring out the colour and style, go for it! You'll get tonnes of compliments!

Acornantics · 18/03/2017 13:18

Warehouse have a lovely range of midi dresses? Or you could try Coast.

I'm a tall pear too (5ft 10, s14), and will only wear midi or maxi dresses, unless there are thick black tights involved, so am following with interest!

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 16:15

Hi. I couldn't find anything in Warehouse. Coast too expensive. Actually found a nice one in Monsoon of all places but too much £££. There's loads of sales on, does that mean there's news stuff on the way?

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BeauHeaux · 18/03/2017 17:15

There'll be heaps of new stuff coming out as wedding season heats up. The Monsoon one could go into sale. Post a pic!

fruitbrewhaha · 18/03/2017 17:26

What time of year are you going? If it's the height of summer you could be looking at high 30 degrees, in which case, I'd look for floaty or cotton, not polyester.
Not the navy Dot P one, it's not very weddingy , that gold one is not going to be easy to wear, you can't wear a bra and you may have to tape it in place, which may not stay if you are sweating.
How big are you up top? Can you go braless?

Rioja123 · 18/03/2017 17:28

That gold one is way too low cut in my opinion

fruitbrewhaha · 18/03/2017 17:32

www.asos.com/asos/asos-wiggle-dress-in-floral-print/prd/7580822?

This is nice, it's white but there is enough colour to not look like a bride of any description. Would look flattering on a pear shape. Easy to match up with a bag and shoes etc

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 17:36

Ok. It's a May wedding. Should be 25 max. I'm a 36d. I'm coming up a 14 in some dresses now. I think if you're thin there's lots of bodycon dresses, but not much for bigger sizes. I'm quite worried!!

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fruitbrewhaha · 18/03/2017 17:38

What are your thoughts on the off the shoulder thing that very in at the moment?

www.asos.com/asos/asos-scuba-ruffle-crop-top-with-floral-dress/prd/7638705

This would be flattering on you I think. Would need a bra that works with it.

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 17:40

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog

Just this one. Don't love it though, but it would do the job.

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 17:43

Thanks fruit. Love the wiggle dress but suspect my massive arse and thighs would not fit in.

Not sure about the cold shoulder one! Appreciate the links though.

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 18:10

m.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/little-mistress-orange-prom-dress-6224356

Is this weddingy or completely wrong???

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SorrelSoup · 18/03/2017 18:10

m.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/little-mistress-mink-dress-6227176

Love this! Is it wrong? Seems a lot of material.

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fruitbrewhaha · 18/03/2017 18:11

That monsoon link isnt working.
Yeah, I'm probably not going to buy any off the shoulder jobs either,.

And regarding your 'massive arse' , it will fit in the dress if you get the right size. You've got some time to buy a bunch of different dresses and see what they are like on.

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