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This is too much for a wedding, right? (As a guest)

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Guestdr3ssq · 18/04/2019 20:05

I brought this out the other day, sighing and telling DH that I never got to wear it. It is a silk cocktail dress from the 19 50s.

He said "why don't you wear it to your friend Graham's wedding this July". My initial reaction was: no, far too OTT.

But now, stylish people of MN, I am not so sure so I need your help. Is this OTT for a guest? I would probably wear it with nude heels/bag, no hat and a cropped ivory tailored jacket. Discreet jewellery but a bold red lipstick.

This is too much for a wedding, right? (As a guest)
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HermioneWeasley · 18/04/2019 20:08

Ooo, I think the bow on the back might be a bit much. It is fabulous though.

How chill is the bride?

Happyandglorious · 18/04/2019 20:11

Agree with hermione. Can you remove the bow.
If the rest of you is understated -I say go for it.
Fab colour. Nothing wrong with making an effort and looking great.

Rtmhwales · 18/04/2019 20:12

It's awesome, I'd be thrilled to see someone in that at my wedding. Go for it.

wallymum · 18/04/2019 20:13

It's amazing. Go for it!

CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson · 18/04/2019 20:14

Definitely not too much for a wedding. Do it! What a fab dress

babysharkah · 18/04/2019 20:14

What sort of wedding is it? I think the dress is fabulous.

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Guestdr3ssq · 18/04/2019 20:15

Ha, it IS a lot, no? Thinking about it, she is pretty insecure and highly strung (lovely, but I wouldn't describe her as relaxed).

I love the dress. Why does my lifestyle not allow me to wear beautiful things like this all the time? shakes fist at the unfairness of it all Grin

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pompomcat · 18/04/2019 20:15

That's incredible. I'd have loved to see someone in that at my wedding. Enjoy OP!

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Guestdr3ssq · 18/04/2019 20:15

Afternoon and evening do. At some lovely stately home type place.

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AfterSchoolWorry · 18/04/2019 20:16

It's breathtaking!

Wear it, unless it's a very simple quiet wedding. I'd love to see a picture of it all accessorized !

Moondancer73 · 18/04/2019 20:16

Oh wow, that is just beautiful. I guess it depends on the bride but it's stunning even if it's no good for that particular occasion.

SansasSnatch · 18/04/2019 20:16

Where’d you get it op? It’s great!

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Guestdr3ssq · 18/04/2019 20:16

Perhaps I could ask my seamstress to remove the bow temporarily (it is a little uncomfortable to sit on tbh). Good idea!

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nelsonmuntzslingshot · 18/04/2019 20:17

Definitely not too much - bow and all! If I had the figure I’d bloody wear it!

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Guestdr3ssq · 18/04/2019 20:18

And thank you all for the lovely comments on the dress. It was from Etsy. Think it is by a designer called Philip Hulitar but the label has fallen off!

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Awrite · 18/04/2019 20:18

I love it. Totally fine for a wedding guest.

Ploppymoodypants · 18/04/2019 20:19

Yep it’s amazing, if someone wore that to my wedding I would be pleased they made such an effort. As long as it’s a fancy wedding, go for it.

JaneEyre07 · 18/04/2019 20:20

I'd say it's perfect for a wedding.

EdWinchester · 18/04/2019 20:23

I think it's de trop. Sorry.

I would hate to feel overdressed. Maybe if you removed the mahoosive bow it would be a bit better, and only if you're slim.

EgremontRusset · 18/04/2019 20:23

Lovely. But not with an ivory jacket, not at a wedding. I think an ivory jacket would be ok with a plainer dress even at a wedding, but combined with that one it could risk becoming a bit unintentionally upstagey.

willowandsage · 18/04/2019 20:25

Absolutely stunning and I'd be thrilled to see someone wearing it at my wedding!

MissBPotter · 18/04/2019 20:25

Wear it! Or maybe you never will. The way you plan to style it sounds fab.

Threeminis · 18/04/2019 20:32

Wear it. Exactly as it is. I love it!! So much.

snoozetastic · 18/04/2019 20:33

Lovely

You don't want to upstage the bride though do you? That's the problem with it being too lovely.

How dressy are other guests likely to be?

XingMing · 18/04/2019 20:39

It is FABULOUS. I think you should wear it knowing that it's so extreme you could overshadow a wedding dress. No jacket though. Just the dress, and a wrap for warmth, or highjack your husband's DJ for warmth. Red lips. please.