Where to get non-wedding dress white lace dress?

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I'm getting married this summer, and the wedding is extremely low key (registry office, just family).

I want to wear a classic white lace knee length (or just above knee) dress, which doesn't have to be an actual wedding dress, and the budget is probably no more than £300. I'm size 8 and tall; not much boob or bottom.

Style-wise, I was thinking a sort of Victorian look, i.e. high necklace (see photo), with a fitted body. I'm also open to other styles, but nothing too modern and definitely no strapless!

I've tried ASOS, Maje and Sandro, but haven't spotted anything I liked. Are there other good shops for this sort of thing?

I found another good page: www.indiebrides.co.uk/shop-indiebride?category=Bridal
but they're a bit more than you want to spend.

Indie brides are gorgeous too. I feel like they take a normal lace dress, call it a 'wedding' dress and automatically ramp up the price 3x

So true! Wedding anything.

Elie Tahari:
www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/mini_cod14693524283268737.html#dept=INTL_Cocktail_and_Party_DRESSES_CLOTHING

Sea:
www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/midi_cod13331180551689629.html#dept=INTL_Cocktail_and_Party_DRESSES_CLOTHING

Another Sea one:

www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/knee-length_cod13331180551689070.html#dept=INTL_Cocktail_and_Party_DRESSES_CLOTHING

Asos had a dress just like that, I bought it to get married in (and then changed my mind- about the dress, not the marriage). I've just been to find it and it's gone! It was this one and sounded ideal for what you wanted

I've found this which is nice but maybe too long?

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Beautiful dresses at Kaleidoscope

@MadMaryBoddington yes Outnet has some fab stuff. I've always found their delivery and returns process quite tricky (and expensive) though, let's see if it's changed.

@sproutypotatohead those two dresses are beautiful! Is the second ASOS??

@Stinkbomb I'll check out Kaleidoscope thank you!

What do people think to the attached? Is it a bit too sensible/old for 32? (I normally dress quite young!)

I like it Op, very classic and understated.

I like it, but I think it's too classic for a 32 year old who is used to more edgy looks.

Yes I agree, it’s bit Jaques Vert.

Chi chi London have nice lace dresses

Hi OP, per my previous post, we're looking for similar dresses but I'm not bothered about the high neck. I liked this one but didn't love it - I'm 48 and wondered if it was a bit of a tricky length - would need to see it on.

I think it is missing the interest of the one in your original photo.

That one is lovely, OP.

Yeah second one is Asos, I'll find link now, hey had it in non tall too I think!

Here you go;
m.asos.com/little-mistress/little-mistress-sheer-lace-top-midaxi-dress-with-pleated-skirt/prd/9225621?clr=cream&SearchQuery=little%20mistress&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=33&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=417

@BigFatBloomers I'm so with you, sigh 😔 but that original pic is sold out!

@sproutypotatohead that dress is a contender! I'm going to check out the Little Mistress brand a bit more

Where the original dress from? It might be worth seeing if anyone can track it down...

Yes op I was about to post that looking through the options the ones labelled as bridal seem much more money for a similar item

@BigFatBloomers it was ASOS...

I liked Silk Fred a lot actually (think it was your recommendation!) and think this dress, whilst plain, could work. I'd ditch their belt and use a black grosgrain ribbon. I might also try taking it in slightly so it's more form-fitting. In my mind, it's modern Jackie O, but you guys will tell me if it's just really boring...

Sorry Sunday I think you can do better! I think that's too plain, too officey.