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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

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

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TheNavigator · 30/04/2019 06:34

I think you are right to send it back OP, there was so much fabric around the hip area, it was not flattering and the little cap sleeves were not the friendliest to the upper arm. Plus the colour was drab, especially with beige shoes. You look to have a lovely figure and another shape of dress would suit is much better - the blue one you linked looks lovely. I think you should explore a more colour shoe as well - the beige courts were a bit work sensible for a wedding.

Notinmyduty · 30/04/2019 08:25

Irish weddings are definitely a more dressed up affair and I don't think anyone would look on the OP's dress as bridal - a bride just wouldn't wear something like that - second weddings still not a big thing in Ireland.

BlackPrism · 30/04/2019 11:37

In a different colour I would say either 60+ or a slim and beautiful 35 who is quite Hepburn

BlackPrism · 30/04/2019 11:48

Just seen it on and it's fine for a wedding. Seems darker in person so go for it

EnidButton · 30/04/2019 16:11

Northern English weddings are very dressed up. Equal to an Irish one. I went to a wedding down South (Eng) once and felt very over dressed. No hats or fancy shoes and a couple of guests were honestly wearing outfits you'd wear to Sunday lunch at a pub.

EnidButton · 30/04/2019 16:13

^ not saying all Southern weddings are as underdressed but I don't think being very dressed up and 'done' is a purely Irish thing so was guessing they'd only been to wedding in the South of England and not the very North.

Notinmyduty · 30/04/2019 16:26

Pretty much the same as going for a night out - the Irish really dress up, dh and I have felt like scruff bags a few times and have had to up our game but I've heard similar things said about going out in the North. My sister married an Englishman and difference in the presents between the two nationalities was startling - the English gifts were definitely on the parsimonious side. The Irish would rather starve than be called mean - and I think many kids did!

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Bellsandwhistle · 30/04/2019 22:27

I know re the presents as my Irish husband was surprised at the English gifts.
Haven’t returned it yet but 95% certain I will tmw. I would need new shoes and a bag and it’s just too expensive for something that I’m no longer certain about.

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Annasgirl · 01/05/2019 09:12

Hi OP,

for some ideas would you perhaps look at the guests at Prince Harrys wedding? I'm thinking particularly of that actress who played MM boss in Suits (Gina Torres) similar style to you and she wore a fab dress.

I think style has evolved and as an Irish woman in her late 40's I can tell you that as you age you need to dress a little less "done" or you will look dowdy. Also the guests at the wedding could well be more hipster than Galway Races in style and then you will look too fussy and dare I say it like the mother of the bride not her stylish older cousin. I say this as someone who attended my youngest sister's hipster wedding last year!!!

Also try looking at dresses worn by Queen Letitia - they have loads of information on the Royal style board on MN.

I'm not sure where you live but I would go to somewhere like Havana in Dublin or Aria in Naas or somewhere in Cork or Galway that has really cutting edge design and they could help you find something.

Ellapaella · 01/05/2019 10:57

The original dress doesn't look bridal at all - I wouldn't bat an eyelid at a guest wearing that to a wedding.

Alwayscheerful · 01/05/2019 11:23

This dress looks fab on.

Alwayscheerful · 01/05/2019 11:29

For a slightly edgier look, well it is for me as a tend towards a classic look.

AskMeHow · 01/05/2019 15:44

I think I need to cultivate some Irish friends because I've felt overdressed at a wedding on a couple of occasions.... I think it's a shame people don't go all out!

Disfordarkchocolate · 01/05/2019 15:50

I think it's gorgeous, if I was a bride at a big wedding it wouldn't bother me at all. Very classy, I'd love a figure that would look good in it.

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Bellsandwhistle · 01/05/2019 21:09

always I like that dress but it’s not very me and not very me at a wedding. Maybe an evening function but I have a thing about lace dresses where the lining is short. It’s probably totally cool and edgy but I’d never be described as edgy😂 I don’t mind being elegant but will try my hardest to avoid dowdy!!

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Bellsandwhistle · 01/05/2019 21:12

At least half the ending will def be more at the races rather than hipster. Not sure the the grooms side!!
Loser the first dress from the royal wedding but prefer the one if the left in the second.
Actually that’s a good way of describing my style - a bit Kate Middleton!! Please don’t judge too much!!

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Bellsandwhistle · 02/05/2019 18:06

Dress went back today!
Back to square 1!

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Survivingchipandkippee · 02/05/2019 21:51

That’s a shame op it was beautiful.
Hope you get sorted

p.s. I’ve bought dresses from this website before for weddings.

www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2

sparklefarts · 02/05/2019 22:09

Oh OP that really was a stunning stunning dress. I'm gutted for you but I have to agree that it was too bridal

Applesbananaspears · 03/05/2019 07:43

I think it’s beautiful and not at all too bridal assuming you expect the bride to be wearing a regular wedding dress

HappinessIsKey · 04/05/2019 10:53

No!! Wish you never posted on here now! It was beautiful, classic and very elegant..order it again 😂

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Bellsandwhistle · 04/05/2019 16:05

Got my refund today😢
surviving there’s a couple on there I liked I’ll link too...

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Bellsandwhistle · 04/05/2019 16:09

sparklefarts I’m gutted too! When I saw it I loved it and immediately felt that’s the one! My concern was it was a motb designer hence my post. I think if I hadn’t had any concerns then I wouldn’t have posted.
happiness I wouldn’t rule out reordering it as now nothing else feels special enough😂
You know what will happen though - it’ll be sold out! Was already sold out on quite a few sites.

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Tavannach · 04/05/2019 16:23

Well, I think you made the right decision. Apart from anything else it didn't flatter you at all.

LadyGAgain · 04/05/2019 16:33

Glad you've got something you like OP,
FWIW - no one ever upstages the bride, it didn't look bridal and cream is more than acceptable to wear at a wedding IMO. And yes, I have been a bride. Twice

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