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I can’t find a dress for my wedding! Don’t want a traditional white dress, help welcomed!

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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 21:37

Only a few months to go! But life has been very very complicated for the last 6 months so i haven’t managed to dress hunt and have also got very unfit.

So, am looking for a fabulous dress which looks sufficiently “bridal” but ideally contains a fair bit of colour. (It’s my second wedding and I don’t really look great in white anyway!),

It needs to flatter my apple shaped figure (big belly after stressful few years Sad) and ideally won’t cost more than about £300.
Have considered hiring a dress too but haven’t found any I love yet

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Onandonandons · 20/01/2019 21:41

If you want to spend that amount the high St is your best bet. Try monsoon, Debenhams, coast.

If you're willing to spend more like £1500, try candy Anthony. Very flattering for Apple shaped figures.

GoGoGadgetGin · 20/01/2019 21:41

Long/short? Any fav eras or styles?

GoGoGadgetGin · 20/01/2019 21:43

Something like this, or do you mean bold colours?

I can’t find a dress for my wedding! Don’t want a traditional white dress, help welcomed!
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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 21:48

@GoGoGadget I do quite like that Smile not sure about a high neckline as am quite large chested!

Definitely don’t want to spend more than £300. It’s only one day and we have 4 children between us so would rather spend the money on nice adventures with them Smile

Forgot to say, the bridesmaids are wearing dresses that are white at the top and a sort of dusky pink for the skirt, each is in their own individual sfu

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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 21:49

*style that should say!

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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 21:50

Don’t mind whether long or shorter, but I like things that have a bit of colour and are a little bit edgy/ fun.

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TheShiteRunner · 20/01/2019 21:53

This is a horrible photo but I do regret not being brave enough to wear a patchwork wedding dress...
alternativebridalgowns.co.uk/patchblue.html

Chosennone · 20/01/2019 21:56

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Screamqueenz · 20/01/2019 21:56

Would something like this work for you?

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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 21:59

@scream I think that’s a bit too “grown up” for me. I like things a slightly more quirky (a pop of bright colour or similar)

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Naughtyfrog · 20/01/2019 22:02

Maybe try the non-bridal section of Needle&Thread?
www.needleandthread.com/uk/all-womenswear/dress

Madeline88 · 20/01/2019 22:04

Needle and thread have lovely dresses, some are a bit much and too frilly but some are simple enough to be what you are looking for

LellyMcKelly · 20/01/2019 22:10

Most towns and cities have prom dress shops. You might be able to find something suitable there. TK Maxx also usually has a selection of weird and wonderful dresses. Zara sometimes has heavily beaded dresses which might be suitable. Alternatively, you could consider a 2 piece - pair a pink top with a coordinating flowing skirt, or talk to a local dress maker who could make you something simple and elegant.

GoGoGadgetGin · 20/01/2019 22:13

It's from. Chi chi London- they may do similar less high necky..

LellyMcKelly · 20/01/2019 22:15

Or, if you’re looking for something really sassy and glamorous there’s Lindybob who do amazing (and cheap) vintage style dresses.

www.lindybop.co.uk/dresses/shop-by-occasion/prom-and-formal-dresses.html

Viewofsaturday · 20/01/2019 22:16

www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/wedding-c181

Not as beautiful as needle and thread but better suited to the larger of nork. You could do as Candy Anthony do and pop a very bright petticoat underneath with beautiful matching shoes.

yakari · 20/01/2019 22:22

I was going to suggest needle and thread - try looking on OUTNET for some discounts and also they have 30% of some dresses at the moment so you could keep within budget but with something originally more expensive. Just looked and they some good options by Halston Heritsge and Alice & Olivia too for that price range.

Screamqueenz · 20/01/2019 22:26

Could you give us an idea of what colours you like, bright/muted, something to go with the bridesmaids dresses or completely different?

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NeverTwerkNaked · 20/01/2019 22:32

My favourite colours are red and pink, but I’m pretty open minded.
Sorry to have such a hazy idea. I guess I would prefer it to be partly white so people have a vague clue I am the bride.

I like the look of some of the needle and thread ones, also love the candy Anthony ones with the colourful petticoat under.

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sailawaywithmeagain · 20/01/2019 22:38

Chosennone - your link - does it take anyone else to a website about the financial domination fetish community?!
I'm scared to click on anything else now 😂

itsbritneybiatches · 20/01/2019 22:54

Yes I've just gone on that website through that link