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Don’t like myself in anything I’ve tried , tried a million dresses and I have a wedding to go to in December . Not in a church , don’t think it will be too posh an affair .
I already had this top and I’m now trying it with the skirt in the same pattern .
Could I make this work ?
Please be kind 🙂

What's your budget op? https://m.sezane.com/en/product/winter-collection/titiane-dress?cou_Id=2994 this is lovely and would suit your figure.

If you were to keep the original dress then a spot of fake tan would lift your skin tone and make it more flattering on you.

Well @AlexaAmbidextra no-one ever pays the full price for Boden- you'll probably get at least 30% off! And when people complain about poorly made clothes I always wonder where they get better made ones for lower prices? Please let me know!

Well I wouldn’t know about discounts as I never buy Boden. It’s all too dreary. My criticism wasn’t an insult to you personally you know. 🤷‍♀️

I think I’ll order that one to try ellapaella, thanks .

If anyone can suggest a fake tan that doesn’t stain clothes I’d be glad as the one I had last year wrecked a few things and put me off bothering again .

The st tropez in shower tan is good but I think they only do a gradual tanner of it so your have to do it a few times.. it only takes four minutes though!

I've just been to a winter wedding got a lovely dress from next lots of compliments and I was so comfy. I can't find it though on next I'll keep looking

Found it!
Superdrug own fake tan in a pink bottle best tan I've had and I've had a few

I think it is beautiful in an understated way and would work a retro 1970s vibe with an olive velvet blazer and velvet platforms or boots. Dark manicure/lipstick in as deep a wine colour as you can pull off.

It reminds me of Brora stuff.

This one OP https://www.lookfantastic.com/bondi-sands-liquid-gold-self-tanning-oil-150ml/11568701.html
Bloody marvellous stuff.

These would work with the top....

www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-VJ09-POETJ/trousers/wideleg-silk-velvet-trousers.htm

Retro shoes on Toast site.. I think either colour would work

I think it looks really nice! You certainly wouldn't stand out at a wedding or look weird.

If you've tried on a million things maybe just pick something and go with it, even if you aren't 100% happy. It's fun to dress up but it's not worth stressing out over. You aren't the bride at this wedding.

Great , thanks everyone. I like the colour of your dress I’vegotthis I’ll give it a try .

I agree that if you had several weeks to plan your outfit you could find something which suits your colour / highlights your lovely figure a bit better.

BUT there is absolutely nothing wrong with the outfit , it is a nice outfit for a wedding and I like the ruffle on the top. If this is an outfit you already own then I would just wear it, it looks fine.

I like it. I think if you wore it confidently and wore a red lip (why is it lip when we have two?!) you would look amazing.

Sorry OP it's too summery and light.

I got married on a December evening and it was all velvet and dark (and doc martins as there was two foot of snow)

The red velvet dress from Boden is lovely.

OP, if your outfit is Sezane then I’ve seen it in real life and the fabric is really lovely. I think it’s a beautiful, elegant outfit but I like PPs suggestion to use a fake fur stole to make it more seasonal. Plus if you have bought this outfit as a separate top and skirt then you’ll get wear out of it all through the year (my vote is for not wasting your money on a single use dress!)

It is sezane . I already had the top and ordered the skirt to wear in summer with a T-shirt but had s lightbulb moment that perhaps if I wore them both together it would work for the wedding .
I’ve ordered a few dresses and a skirt from ASOS , Boden and sezane now so I’ll probably be back with a ‘help me choose ‘ post

Really good idea to have a selection of outfits and trying on session. Take photos ( post here if you wish) and a good think. Photos are flat and so don't show texture and detail very well. Wear something that you feel great in!

I really like it OP. Please don’t waste money on a dress you’ll only wear once because it’s December. Wear this one with dark red suede boots or velvet shoes (the ones PaulHollywood linked are fabulous), a dark red or gold manicure, a suede clutch bag and maybe a fake fur stole as suggested. You’ll look sophisticated and gorgeous.

It's just a bit Four Weddings really

That emerald green New Look one linked upthread is fabulous

Not sure of your budget but this is nice:
www.jigsaw-online.com/product/pleat-detail-split-midi-dress/J40053_RE063

It's pretty and in natural light, I expect the subtle colouring looks much brighter. And it's the sort of dress you can wear anywhere so it's not a waste of money.

You would obviously look good in anything, so if you wanted to make a real statement, what about velvet?

Thank you for the kind comments and suggestions
The retro shoes are lovely but £265 is too much for me and knowing my luck it will be snowing

Stick with the dress you have - wear with a touch of fake tan and I would wear with tan leather boots - knee high to give a 70's vibe. It's a nice dress and perfect for the occasion.

Do you like and wear the blouse? If it's your style and taste stick with that and the skirt. I think it looks lovely and if you feel comfortable in it, that's the most important thing!