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would this dress be nice for a wedding?

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asleep · 13/03/2007 12:46

DP's sister is getting married soon and i got the hint from her that i should wear a dress and not a black one!

so would this dress be suitable for an april wedding?

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asleep · 13/03/2007 12:47

btw, i'm not petite. they didn't have a photo of it on the website in the normal range. i'm tall and size 20.

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RubyRioja · 13/03/2007 12:49

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JackieNo · 13/03/2007 12:55

I think so, and maybe something like this in your hair?

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asleep · 13/03/2007 12:59

ok thanks
i've been wondering what to do with my hair!

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massagemum · 13/03/2007 13:02

Love the dress and hair clip - but you may need something for your arms for outside.
Maybe a wrap or cardigan?

DimpledThighs · 13/03/2007 13:06

TBH IMO I would try it on and take someone honest. It is nice in a good colour but it looks a little bit mumsie to me.

Sorry if I am being a bitch - if you like ti great - I stress the IMO

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asleep · 13/03/2007 13:11

don't worry dimpledthighs! i wanted honest opinions!

i've tried it on today and DP and i liked it. he said it showed off my curves. but we're both not sure about the pattern.

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DimpledThighs · 13/03/2007 13:12

if you are curvy the style is great and the tie under the bust would emphasize them. If you are youthful and glowing you will carry it off.

DimpledThighs · 13/03/2007 13:14

my sister is about your shape and size and she looks really good in one colour rather than patterns. did they have any other dresses in the same style?

DimpledThighs · 13/03/2007 13:16

(and if you are asking on mumsnet that might mean deep down you are not sure.)

Okay will shut up now.

Beetrootccio · 13/03/2007 13:17

I would wear a suit if you are size 20. That dress will not do you justcie.

Skirt and jacket or beeter still trousers and jackert

massagemum · 13/03/2007 13:34

But nobody is wearing suits to weddings at the moment. That will mean that you may feel uncomfortable. I think the dress is much more suitable to what people are wearing to weddings currently. Can you ask what other people are wearing.

massagemum · 13/03/2007 13:35

By the way i used to be a size 20 and i think that a dress of this style is probably really flattering for you. I found that suits just made me seem a lot bigger.

bundle · 13/03/2007 13:38

I think it depends more on your body type than actual size about whether this dress would flatter you - I'd look terrible in it cos I have a large arse and empire lines only make it look even more humungous...

DimpledThighs · 13/03/2007 14:09

she is curvy so I think it would work - just unsure about the print.

ScottishThistle · 13/03/2007 14:23

If your larger it's better to go with a dress rather than clothing that splits your body into pieces...Suits are so old fashioned nowadays unless it's a dress & jacket!

I don't love the pattern or colour of the dress but if it suits you then go with it!

Beetrootccio · 13/03/2007 14:56

nobody? of course they are - a spring suit

this

for example.

Theyalso have along green coat that o=looks greak with cream wide trousers

ScottishThistle · 13/03/2007 15:00

Per Una has to be one of thee most unfashionable clothing ranges ever, I wouldn't go anywhere near it if you have an ounce of style & are under 50! [look of disgust]

nailpolish · 13/03/2007 15:03

omg beety that suit is disgusting

a spring wedding calls for a teadress style IMO

boden?

nailpolish · 13/03/2007 15:04

here

Beetrootccio · 13/03/2007 15:12

pmsl at unfashionable.

i ratherlike that suit - think it could look pretty stylish.

I don't wear per una - I don't wear M&S really but when yu are a size 20 it can be limiting - I have looked with my mohter for smart stuff.

Beetrootccio · 13/03/2007 15:12

I like this but not sure I coudl wear Boden

nailpolish · 13/03/2007 15:13

no beety no no no

could never look stylish, that suit

ever.

Beetrootccio · 13/03/2007 15:14

sorry but better than oooking pregnant in the op

nailpolish · 13/03/2007 15:16

yes possibly beety

(had a slight panic for a sec that you do in actual fact HAVE that suit)