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What to wear with this dress

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FriendshipBraclet · 24/03/2018 09:06

I bought this dress yesterday www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/breanna-polka-dot-wrap-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=015 for a wedding next month.
However want my arms to be warm so what should I put with it? Just stick to a wrap? Also not sure to go with bright accessories or keep simple with black.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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FriendshipBraclet · 24/03/2018 12:56

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions on accessories Smile

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 24/03/2018 12:59

It's not bridal at all! It's a lovely dress OP. Either a wrap or tailored blazer you will look fab. Am loving the sound of the pink shoes too!

pieceofpurplesky · 24/03/2018 13:00

This would look fab
m.johnlewis.com/karen-millen-tailored-belted-blazer-aubergine/p3306437

winterisstillcoming · 24/03/2018 13:04

Gold accessories will warm it up too x

I think a wrap too but it is lovely just as it is.

tootiredforeverything · 24/03/2018 13:08

I would go for something bright... shoes, bag and blazer. Red, blue, pink... all could work. I think this dress is absolutely suitable for a wedding, and only the most precious bride would notice and / or care!

KirstenRaymonde · 24/03/2018 13:09

It’s a really lovely dress, but please don’t wear to a wedding. It’s far too much cream, everyone will notice and you’ll embarrass yourself.

Paintbox · 24/03/2018 13:11

Everyone will notice and you will embarrass yourself?? On what planet?

domesticslattern · 24/03/2018 13:33

Gorgeous dress. Introduce some colour and it will be perfect.
I'd go for something cropped on top- like a little cashmere cardie (and a bright over-the-top vintage necklace) with matching colourful shoes. Personally I love a bit of orange or bright pink.
I like going to weddings wearing slightly bonkers clothes though- don't see it as a time for restraint!

othgraph · 24/03/2018 13:43

I just can't imagine going to a wedding, which is meant to be a happy event, and spending the day judging the attire of other guests when in no way are they going to be mistaken for the bride.

It's a lovely dress and would also concur with wearing it with bright shoes.

Vitalogy · 24/03/2018 14:02

Nice dress OP. I'd go with black healed shoes and bag. Even though I like the sandals on the model I don't think they go with the dress.

Paintbox · 24/03/2018 14:27

Othgraph me neither. It’s a mean spirited thing to say the least

DarkRoomDarren · 24/03/2018 14:47

Othgraph me neither. It’s a mean spirited thing to say the least

It really, really is! And yet, that is just what some people are like and you’ll almost always (ime) get some of those people at big events like weddings. It’s fine if that doesn’t bother you - I wish I was more like that! But, I have to be honest and say that it would bother me, (only for a short time on the actual day you understand- it wouldn’t be life ruining), if people made bitchy comments about my outfit. So I dress to avoid that and not draw any negative attention as much as I dress to look nice at these things. It’s just because of feeling so awkward at a previous wedding as I said up thread. Now I do tend to stick to certain ‘rules’ at weddings, especially if I don’t know many of the other guests.

applesareredandgreen · 24/03/2018 17:57

Yes it's a lovely dress and totally perfect to wear as a guest at a wedding. I think a wrap rather than a jacket and either black or 'bright' accessories.

bluejelly · 24/03/2018 20:27

It's gorgeous and not bridal in the slightest. Unless you accessorised with a veil...

hettie · 24/03/2018 21:41

If wear this la redoute faux fur coat, but the bright pink would fit my colouring... What Brights suit you op?

What to wear with this dress
Bodear · 26/03/2018 18:37

Hey OP, I’m sorry that my last post was so curt. It wasn’t a very nice way to phrase it at all. I stand by believing that it’s not an appropriate dress for a wedding but what I wrote was rude so I’m sorry.
Hope you have a great time at the wedding.

FriendshipBraclet · 26/03/2018 20:00

Thanks bodear. I have heard everyone's views but as I bought the dress on a day trip to big city and it is the only dress I now have to wear. I get that others have a negative view of wearing the dress
and will just have to put up with some funny looks if I get them. I'm feel OK to deal with them.

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