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Beautiful dress but how to accessorise?

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criminallyvulgar · 11/05/2019 16:40

I've just bought a Bombshell dress at a bargain price on Ebay to wear for a formal summer event but now I need to think about shoes, bag, wrap etc.
It's cream and I don't think anything I've got will work with that - I am more of a green or navy person usually (blonde and very fair skinned). I think block heels because standing around on grass will be involved at some point but not too high because I have hypermobility and ankle issues so two inches is probably my max. Also with that dress would sandals be ok (legs are v white and a bit broken veiny) or should I wear closed shoes and tights? Has anyone got any suggestions for me?
I was also wondering whether I need to match bag and shoes and what kind of wrap or jacket would work best. So many questions! I'd be very grateful for any ideas from more stylish people.

Beautiful dress but how to accessorise?
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AdaColeman · 12/05/2019 15:26

Yes, that's the one criminally. They don't mention the size that I can see, but it looks shawl size on the model.

AdaColeman · 12/05/2019 15:53

You might struggle to match the shade of the shoes with a bag, so maybe go to a neutral cream?
Debenhams again have a nice Dorothy Perkins Cream Chain Ring clutch bag for £8:96 down from £16. I like that it's got a thin strap so you can pop it on your shoulder for when your sipping fizz/shaking hands all at the same time!

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