Another winter wedding (guest) dress one...

[JessiCake]

Can I canvas opinions on this...?

www.johnlewis.com/store/gerard-darel-martha-dress/p2899604?navAction=jump&colour=Black

First off, black is OK for weddings these days, right? My mother (who will be at the wedding too) is slightly horrified but in all honesty though I love my mother dearly I don't think she's the person to take style advice from!!

I would/will be wearing it beneath a very glam and bright-coloured coat for a) warmth and b) to make it a bit more 'wedding'-y than just a plainish black dress.

With black heels, I suppose (need to allow room in my budget for a pair as I don't actually own ANY black heels at all these days) and black bag. Gold jewellery. A blow-dry. A happy smile.

Is it nice? Smart enough? Wedding-appropriate enough?

fwiw I am 41 and about a size 10/12.

Ok, so how about this as a budget-friendly cobalt dress? Very simple but not totally dull and easy to dress up with nice jewellery and/or a yellow coat.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/wallis-cobalt-jersey-flute-sleeve-dress/d846164.pd#280010833

I like that one a lot, Hundred!!

Always like a flute sleeve like those...

Would navy shoes work, or kill it, do you think?

From how you describe yourself, I think this dress would look fabulous on you.....but I think I might be trying to push you too far out of your comfort zone with this one.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/jigsaw-northern-bloom-iris-dress/d843576.pd#276567797

I think you could get away with navy shoes with it. Wasn't sure at first then had another look at the dress and thought "yes, that'll work".

d'you know what, Hundred, I actually saw that dress a couple of weeks ago and was sorely tempted. I LOVE it - the print is actually very 'stark' if that makes sense and the fabric looks heavenly in real life too.

It's very very expensive though... I guess I go have the navy shoes to go with it already...

May have to try it on in-store and see how hopelessly I fall for it... would have to rein in spending for a bit though!!

Ha ha I think we have similar taste. I love that dress but don't have the figure to wear it these days (I'm working on getting back into shape but at the moment I can only fantasy shop).

At least now you have some options. And the Wallis one is a cheap fallback if you don't find anything you like better.

And I love love love this JIgsaw one too, Hundred, another one I saw in-store on that trip... again beyond my budget but stunning (and patterned!! Go me!!)

www.jigsaw-online.com/product/golden-storm-constance-dress/J34706_GY074

Ooooh yes I LOVE that dress!! Nice find! Maybe you're a pattern person after all as long as it's modern and striking rather than girlie-girlie.