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?

@privateporcupine thank you for these - I actually tried the first one on, but it didn't look right on me

I haven't bought Ganni online. They have a shop in Oslo (I live nearby)!

You’re very welcome. I love a challenge!
Do let me know how it goes.
And very good luck for any major events happening next week!

@BigFatBloomers the dress has arrived and fits wonderfully! It is more cream than white but that's fine, and it's bit short so I'll try to source a lace pencil skirt to go with it. If I fail, I will just have to work on toning my legs 😬

Thanks again! So pleased!

Brilliant! I’m so pleased too.

Work on legs anyway? It’ll be longer once your bump is on the outside

@BigFatBloomers ah the bump is already outside! :) she came out last week and is gorgeous and I'm pleased to say only a small bit of tummy remains. Will hopefully be completely gone by July!

sunday huge congratulations!
I hope everything goes really well.
Do we need to find a tiny matching dress?

Yes please!!! If you can still be bothered!

I've in mind something Victorian as well - cotton blouse and a pinafore, or something like that. I love clothes from Little Cotton Clothes and Nellie Quats, but they don't always do clothes for 3-month olds...

FYI I've had a look at John Lewis, M&S and the White Company so far, but nothing has seemed perfect.

I forget to attach the pics!

Okay don't knock it before you try it...but barnardos have some stunning wedding dresses.

Great thread.following for ideas.

It a first glance there are a few on Etsy.

Ignoring the brief but look at this very sweet lace romper (without the unnecessary corsages)
romper

Zimmermann does this style perfectly. They're pricey though but you might be able to find some on eBay or on sale.

@BigFatBloomers thank you for that. I'm not so sure about lace for the baby... I was thinking more cotton blouses and pinafores. If I had a sleepier baby I'd have a go at making the outfit on the sewing machine!