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Can you help me find something to pass as wedding dress?

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Shitonthebloodything · 13/06/2019 12:57

We are eloping (ick, hate that word) near Xmas and I'm looking for a wedding dress but think I have a case of champagne taste, lemonade budget. I'd like something under £300 including alterations (I'm very short).
I like the embellished/beaded/Gatsby style rather than traditional lace styles so I'm hoping to find a cocktail/prom type dress that'll work.
Ideally a tiny train, fitted, not strapless and I don't mind if it's cream or champagne colour but still need to look a bit bridal.
High street bridal ranges only seem to have lace ones.
Any ideas?

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Onetoanother · 14/06/2019 22:33

Something from Stillwhite?

Filters to search for size, cost and uk only rather than worldwide.

Perhaps this

www.stillwhite.co.uk/60988-charlotte-balbier

But loads of others.

Hobbes8 · 14/06/2019 22:47

I was going to suggest Jenny packham at Debenhams for that beaded/30s look but there doesn’t seem to be many dresses on there at the mo. Lots of lovely hair accessories and wraps though once you find the right dress. Or her proper designer range (normally £££) on eBay! She has some lovely stuff - I was lucky to get a sample dress for my wedding.

goose1964 · 14/06/2019 23:24

This is slightly off brief but it's gorgeous
www.ambrosewilson.com/shop/joanna-hope-beaded-bridal-maxi-dress/ar233/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9061#colour:Ivory,size:

WaxOnFeckOff · 14/06/2019 23:41

I've been married quite a few years, but I did what pp suggested and got a bridesmaids dress made up in ivory. I just wanted something more simple.

Christmastreeohchritmastree · 15/06/2019 00:02

These any good? I love the second one
[https://www.prettyeccentric.co.uk/wedding-dresses-t732]

markwilliams · 18/09/2019 15:11

Look here
www.karigam.com/shop-women/ready-to-wear/dresses.html

jellycatspyjamas · 18/09/2019 16:36

I’ve seen this on a bride - it’s absolutely stunning in the flesh, so to speak. Out of budget but monsoon do fabulous sales so worth keeping an eye out.

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_40,mon_40.1/7457114612

AwkwardPaws27 · 18/09/2019 18:17

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.2/6428680212?skipRedirection=true

I got married in this, but in the mink colour (not sure they still have it - maybe eBay?)

NanooCov · 18/09/2019 18:34

I'd bear in mind that beaded may be tricky/expensive to alter if you're short and need a lot taken off a beaded skirt.

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Shitonthebloodything · 18/09/2019 21:28

Thanks all, I've actually found one now. Managed to find a 1920s style Maggie Sottero dress for just over £200 on eBay. It's in immaculate condition and I can't wait to wear it. Reckon I saved about £1600 on its original price!

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Trumpton · 19/09/2019 11:19

Ooh that’s sounds perfect . Have a lovely wedding .

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