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Super stylish ladies opinions sought on this for wedding guest....

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Bellsandwhistle · 25/04/2019 16:14

So be honest and let me know what you think. Also what would you think if you saw this on someone? Who do you think would wear this to a wedding? Eg age etc

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SweetestSugar · 28/04/2019 10:27

So dress arrived today and I’m going to try on as postage cost me £10!!

haven’t tried on yet so actually hoping it won’t fit or look good on and that will be that!!

Can’t try on till no make up as terrified of marking it!!

Trying on tmw.

You’re really enjoying dragging this out, aren’t you! Confused

Alsohuman · 28/04/2019 10:41

I’m quite enjoying it too, to be fair!

beanaseireann · 28/04/2019 10:48

As am I.
Us poor Irish have to suffer dreadful delivery costs. And as for returns Shock
I will never ever buy boots from an English shoe website again- two pairs as I wasn't sure of my size. Neither suited and it was sooo expensive to return them. Sad
Lesson learned.
Til the next time Blush

BestCaddyIEverHad · 28/04/2019 10:54

Mother of the Bride was my first thought.
A trendy, dressy, glam Mother of the Bride, young enough and close/pally enough to the bride to have her blessing to wear something so bridal and to fit in with her theme and the wedding photos with the bridesmaids etc.
I wouldn't risk it as a guest. Even as a mother of the bride I personally think it's a bit off to look so bridal.
Having said all that, I do like the dress.

ImANameChangerBabySoWhy · 28/04/2019 11:08

Gorgeous dress but not suitable. Too bride/ bridesmaid/ mother of the bride.
I'm Irish and weddings are definitely dressier. I have yet to see a wedding guest suggestion on Style and Beauty that would be good for an Irish wedding, for example. The guests really go all out.
But I just think this dress is too risky and looks like you want to be in the wedding party.

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Bellsandwhistle · 28/04/2019 22:23

Well thanks for all the comments. They’ve been mostly very helpful though I do think one or two posters got a little personally involved - I think unhinged and weirdo were perhaps a step too far! 😂
I still maintain huge difference in levels of dressiness in Ireland which is why I really did struggle to see why so many said bridal.
I know a fair few of you did too so that helped in that wasn’t just me!
So have now tried on....

Super stylish ladies opinions sought on this for wedding guest....
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Alsohuman · 28/04/2019 22:31

And?

Just to reiterate, it looks nothing like a dress any bride I’ve ever seen would wear. I think it looks wedding guest perfect on you.

MindyStClaire · 28/04/2019 22:45

Picture it with your make up done and your hair in an up do. Stand beside the bride and have your photo taken from the waist up...

Beautiful dress, far too bridal. It's the combination of colour and cut.

Irish in Ireland, been to plenty of weddings. You'd be talked about all day (is that what you want?) and frankly make a bit of a fool of yourself.

If you like the cut, look for something similar in a different colour.

Starryskiesinthesky · 28/04/2019 22:51

It looks lovely and not bridal at all!

sue51 · 28/04/2019 22:59

I love the dress but wouldn't wear it too a wedding.

Bodear · 28/04/2019 23:02

Good lord op, you’re dragging this out a bit too much now Hmm

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Bellsandwhistle · 28/04/2019 23:05

Lol don't mean to drag it out but was interested to see if anyone changed their mind once they saw it on.
Anyway I love the dress it’s amazing but I’ve decided to return as a result of the comments on this thread. It’s a lot of money and I wouldn’t want to be thinking that anyone was having the same thoughts as posters here have had.
Back to the drawing board.....

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Springster · 28/04/2019 23:08

It is an amazing dress, and I actually don’t think it looks like a wedding dress on, but I suspect it makes you look bigger around the hips than you really are.

SmellsLikeAdultSpirit · 28/04/2019 23:13

I didn't like it in your op but it looks amazing on you. Looks less bridal than in the first image
I say go for it. If you are unsure send a picture to the bride and ask her

TheweewitchRoz · 28/04/2019 23:13

Op, I'm Irish and think it's fine to wear. It's a beautiful dress and not bridal at all so please don't be put off if you like it and want to wear it.

Ohyesiam · 28/04/2019 23:14

Just send that pic to the bride op and ask if this is ok with her. No point asking the random wrathful mn evening chorus, they all want you to be in the wrong. Fuck knows why.

RubyBoots7 · 28/04/2019 23:30

I'm half and half about the does it look a bit too bridal.

But regardless I don't think it actually does you any favours. It looks like it's adding bulk with the fullness of the skirt but doesn't nip in enough around your waist, so I it's adding weight rather than showing off your lovely figure.

Also the colour is very meh greige and looks a bit workaday to me. The opposite of the glam look it sounds like you normally go for.

Bodear · 28/04/2019 23:32

Well done op. There are lots of dresses in other colours to choose from.
To the pp who suggested asking the bride; what an awkward situation to put someone in!

pineapplepatty · 28/04/2019 23:38

It doesn't look half as bridal on but I do think it's very unflattering on the hips. I think the skirt starts at an unhelpful height if you see what I mean?

ImANameChangerBabySoWhy · 28/04/2019 23:41

You look lovely. In ways it looks less bridal on you than I thought but I think it's the correct decision to send it back though, even if only because

  1. In photos where you're sitting down or only the top half of you appears, it will look like you're wearing a white dress.
  2. I love the colour of the skirt but it seems to have too much volume on the hips for you and for that reason I think you can do better.
Loved seeing the pic and would be interested to know what you end up with. Good luck
lalafafa · 28/04/2019 23:44

It makes you look very thick around the waist.

beanaseireann · 29/04/2019 00:01

I think it's lovely and not a bit bridal or mother of the bride/ groom.

TheSunIsShining19 · 29/04/2019 00:05

I think it's very elegant and sophisticated. But I do think you either need a size smaller, or it altering!
If you wore it with a beautiful fascinator, like the model..you would look nothing like a bride!!

If somebody came to my wedding dressed like this, I would think they looked amazing and made a lot of effort for a very special occasion!

Don't send it back!! Ask friends in RL first what they think!!

You look fab..just get it altered xx

Samind · 29/04/2019 00:13

You look like you have a cracking figure but that dress does nothing for you! What about something more fitted?

Tavannach · 29/04/2019 00:22

Leaving bridal/not bridal aside, I agree with others that dress isn't working with you. You seem to have a lovely figure, maybe try something a bit more fitted?

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