So DP and I are finally taking the plunge and will be getting married in a simple ceremony with close family followed by a meal. No churches, dances etc. so wanted something fairly low key.
I foolishly thought I could go high end of the high street / lower end designer and pick up a nice dress that would still be special, but not a 'wedding dress' as such. Unfortunately I appear to be shit out of luck.
So S&B - can you help me with my quest?
I'm 5', about a size 10 but with big boobs (which appears to be the problem). Looking for a really nice day dress basically, but one that doesn't look like you might wear it to the office. Sort of thing you might wear to ladies day. Ideally I'd go with a just below the knee, 50s style fit & flare, but beggars can't be choosers....
I've seen some lovely stuff but nothing fits! Any pointers to shops for the small, narrow or hip but busty?
In an idea world I'd wear something like the Max Mara dress I've (hopefully attached). Given that's not available anywhere short of a plane ride away, I've been scouring the usual occasion wear places (House of Fraser, John Lewis, Ted Baker, Coast, Phase 8, Harvey Nichols). FWIW, the Max Mara one is a wedding dress, but it's the shape and length I like - the only colour stipulation I have is 'not black'.