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Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding

29 replies

GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 15:48

I would really appreciate some help. Wedding is in a fairly rural mountain resort type place so not too formal.

I've bought this pink dress

but I've gone off it and its a bit tight meaning I'll be breathing in all day. The next size up was huge.

I'm a 12 -14 and 5'7''. Good legs but barrell shaped middle area. I just want to feel like i look nice but also not uncomfortable all day.

I have also tried this poetry dress and while it fits the bill comfort-wise it looks a bit meh for a wedding.

In my head I'm wearing something floaty but not too tent-like. I think the problem is i need something fitted so I don't look huge round the middle but not so fitted I'm squashed in like a sausage.

Budget up to £150 and not fussy on colours. I don't really do floral but willing to give anything else a go.

Thank you anyone who can help.

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MommaGee · 28/07/2017 15:50

What colour are the bridesmaids?

GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 15:52

There are no bridesmaids - it's an informal affair.

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GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 15:53

Bride is making her own dress which I'm sure will be amazing.

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MagdalenNoName · 28/07/2017 15:55

In any case the bridesmaids' ethnicity should be irrelevant.

GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 15:59

MommaGee love the yellow one. The maxi is a bit flowery. I have really short hair so can't do frilly or floral.

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MommaGee · 28/07/2017 15:59

MagdalenNoName. In any case the bridesmaids' ethnicity should be irrelevant.
You seriously assumed I wanted to color coordinate the OP's dress with the skin color of the bridesmaids as opposed to the color of their dresses???

TIALEIGHANNE31 · 28/07/2017 16:00

Please don't go for any of them suggestions OP they are hideous!!

MommaGee · 28/07/2017 16:02

GatherlyGal. MommaGee love the yellow one.

GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 16:02

I ignored Magdalen's comment as I assumed it was a piss-take.

Come on then TIALEIGHANNE31 if those are not good what you got?

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TIALEIGHANNE31 · 28/07/2017 16:08

www.axparis.com/products/Nude-Batwing-Sequin-Top-Dress.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwevLBRCGARIsAKnAJvd8bPfWTA4LFK1hLde1uP9UhASno9IGBATAdiv2-RQewIdj1DZZmVUaAiF3EALw_wcB

This is beautiful OP! Especially as your part of the wedding party even tho it's not a big wedding!

Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:10

Whistles have some nice dresses this season, here's a few that are on ASOS

Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 16:16

TIALEIGHANNE that is nice but my boobs will be spilling out and also it's a bit nightie-ish for 43 yr old me.

Dontlaugh some nice ones there but possibly not enough structure. Also see above large boobs issue.

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GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 16:18

Ideally I would have something that didn't require a strapless bra as that impacts greatly on the comfort factor.

Are some short sleeves possible? Without it being really dull.

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Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:19

I can't link on my phone from ASOS but have a search for Whistles dresses there and loads more pop up 😊

GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 16:24

Yes probably too formal. Also not sure even a strapless bra would work there MommaGee. Nice colour though.

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Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:25

These have cap sleeves

Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
Please help me find a dress for my brother's wedding
GatherlyGal · 28/07/2017 16:27

Love the navy one Dontlaugh is that on Asos?

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Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:29

A woman of spendy taste, I like it! It's on Asos, yes, it's brand called Bodyfrock and cost nearly €200 Smile

Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:34

MN won't let me upload any more pics Confused
I'll see can I link....

Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:35

www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=8484794

Dontlaugh · 28/07/2017 16:36

www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7910234