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Is this dress too mumsy for a wedding?

81 replies

fearfullotsofthetime · 25/02/2019 16:09

It looked amazing on the model online, but on me, I think a bit mumsy?

Should I keep or return?

Is this dress too mumsy for a wedding?
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HedgePlastic · 25/02/2019 20:55

Oh God, it's awful. Sorry.

Bigonesmallone3 · 25/02/2019 20:56

Second one

funmummy48 · 25/02/2019 20:58

The first one was lovely. The second one looks like a silk dressing gown.

lazymare · 25/02/2019 21:01

The olive green one.

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fearfullotsofthetime · 25/02/2019 21:02

Oh gosh, now I’ve ordered the second one too! I’m struggling Grin

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raindancemumma · 25/02/2019 21:02

It made me think of this outfit from Four Weddings & a Funeral. I think the pink accessories would really make it. And you could definitely wear it again at an evening do. If you like it, keep it Smile

Is this dress too mumsy for a wedding?
Original poster
fearfullotsofthetime · 25/02/2019 21:03

Ooh now I love that four weddings dress! Perhaps it’s my style Grin

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buttercupsyruplove · 25/02/2019 21:03

The second dress the olive one is gorgeous, definitely go for that one. I don't like the first one at all it swamps you.

TSSDNCOP · 25/02/2019 21:06

Totally agree with the FWAAF comparison.

In my family green is unlucky, but that could be due to DM’s bonkers notions rather than any actual culture.

hugoagogo · 25/02/2019 21:08

I like the second one, but it looks very unforgiving. As to stains, slight bumps, outline of underwear.
I wouldn't want to wear it to an all day event and eat and drink in it. Perhaps I am a total slob?

SorrelForbes · 25/02/2019 21:11

They're both gorgeous (I pretty much live in Reiss!) but I probably wouldn't wear either to a Spring or Summer wedding. I'd wear the butterfly one to work.

CockSpadget · 25/02/2019 21:12

I like the first one, but much prefer the 2nd, it's stunning and you have the figure to carry it off.

SurgeHopper · 25/02/2019 21:12

The green ine5is better BUT it does depend on the wedding tbh

SurgeHopper · 25/02/2019 21:12

One is

ree348 · 25/02/2019 21:14

The second one is beautiful - with gold sandals! The first one won't do you any justice.

Snog · 25/02/2019 21:14

The olive green one is best as the first one is like a work dress, it's a bit too long on you imo.

gigi556 · 25/02/2019 21:15

Looks like something for the office not a wedding. Not a fan.

hummanahummana · 25/02/2019 21:17

It's your shoes. Get ones like the model and it'll look stylish rather than mumsy.

EdWinchester · 25/02/2019 21:18

Don't like the first but love the second, although you'd have to have the flattest of stomachs to wear it.

BackforGood · 25/02/2019 21:22

I was thinking the same as hugoagogo
That shiney material would be very unforgiving on an ordinary person for a day.

LucheroTena · 25/02/2019 21:24

The second dress is too ‘look at me’ for a wedding and a bit too shiny for pics. The colour is hard to wear too. I like the first dress a lot as I love understated- plus it looks comfy- but don’t wear it with those shoes!

ColeHawlins · 25/02/2019 21:28

1970s primary school teacher.

Yes, In a good way Smile

It's a great shape for a slim figure & It is winter, after all.

HarrySnotter · 25/02/2019 21:38

Don't like the first one, LOVE the second one.

Quintella · 25/02/2019 22:06

In the first dress it looks like you're doing your best to disguise a great figure.

Winenotttea · 25/02/2019 22:23

I think that it’s just your posture whilst taking the photo of the first dress that is misleading. Standing tall, shoulders back with the right accessories and I think that it would look fab.
I’m not a fan of the second dress.