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Ok ladies find me a wedding dress...
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MyGhastIsFlabbered · 04/06/2020 19:36
My boyfriend proposed last week and given that we can't plan anything due to lockdown I'm passing the time by window shopping dresses.
The brief:
I'm 45, 5ft0, currently a size 14, hourglass shape, aiming to drop down to at least a 12 by the big day. Brown hair, green eyes. Style definitely quirky rather than traditional.
It's my third (
) marriage so I definitely don't want a big white wedding dress. Favourite colour is Cadbury purple but love all bright colours, dislike pastels as they don't suit me at all.
Budget up to £500
I'm vegan so no silk or wool please.
Thank you in advance.
Thinkle · 04/06/2020 20:04
Congratulations!
How about... www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/alice-olivia-aiden-floral-print-pleated-crepe-maxi-dress_236-3002361-CC910P03513/?previewAttribute=Petite%20Dream%20Violet
or
www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/pinko-ottimare-tulle-dress_5337-10780-1N12L95794/?previewAttribute=Fuxia-bacca%20rossiss.
I basically asked myself where would I never normally afford to buy myself a nice fancy dress from... not sure if they are quirky enough
LadyFeliciaMontague · 04/06/2020 20:10
waltzingparrot · 04/06/2020 21:02
images.app.goo.gl/nRzEHeru3SrxVq1UA
ASOS. Out of stock at the moment and no idea what it's made of, but it's quirky.
EwwSprouts · 04/06/2020 21:22
MrsJakeLovell · 04/06/2020 21:25
www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/dresses-c10/1950s-halterneck-luxury-purple-satin-lace-dress-p4415
This perfect 👌!
MyGhastIsFlabbered · 05/06/2020 08:41
I've actually fallen in love with this. Very tempted to order it.
Buzzfrightyears · 05/06/2020 08:46
Oh it’s so pretty! Yes order it you can always return if you hate it!
MrsJakeLovell · 05/06/2020 09:23
It’s so pretty - yes, you should order it!
BadAlice · 05/06/2020 09:31
Yes love that!!
www.digforvictoryclothing.com/formal-dresses
I was going to.recvomend so thin like these but that’s very different to the one you’ve posted!
MyGhastIsFlabbered · 05/06/2020 09:54
@BadAlice I know, it's completely different to what I said in my OP!!! But I love it
EwwSprouts · 05/06/2020 11:59
Buy it ! It hangs beautifully.
rosegoldwatcher · 05/06/2020 12:19
This one would be lovely for a winter wedding...
www.phase-eight.com/product/anna-embroidered-maxi-dress-206604622.html#start=0&sz=120&is=false&imageType=model&cgid=maxi&prefn1=pattern&prefv1=Embellished|Lace&prefn2=brand&prefv2=Phase%20Eight&prefn3=styleType&prefv3=Maxi&pid=206604622&pos=20
Lola001 · 05/06/2020 17:39
Have you ever seen a brand called needle and thread? They've some beautiful options
www.needleandthread.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2uf2BRBpEiwA31VZjxzSQXsoWSQ9INCqc6_oLW3Eid_FsfVgVB41-X8n7DP8jnf4_OV_1xoCNeIQAvD_BwE
comatosemuvva · 05/06/2020 18:00
The first one you shared I think is absolutely perfect for a wedding!!
StCharlotte · 05/06/2020 18:06
Congratulations!
I love love love that hot pink dress linked by Thinkle. Thank God they haven't got it in my size.
The pale blue one you were considering OP is heavenly as well.
Jayneisagirlsname · 05/06/2020 22:27
The pale blue one very pretty, but I love the purple maxi dress! It's unusual and stunning. I think it could be very weddingy with the right hairstyle and jewellery.
I almost wish I was getting married so I could buy it!
AnnaSW1 · 05/06/2020 22:33
I much prefer the first dress you like. I think the second one is kind of for old people
Verite1 · 06/06/2020 12:52
Yes. I think the second one may be aging. The first one is gorgeous.
DarlingCoffee · 06/06/2020 13:15
Phase Eight do nice wedding dresses (I bought mine there!) also Net a Porter
VenusClapTrap · 06/06/2020 14:42
I just came across this stunning wine red dress on Wolf & Badger, and thought of your thread. It would look amazing as a non-trad wedding dress.
www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/rosa-deep-red-midi-dress-with-back-ribbons/?result_index=409&query_id=5d14add2816a03232a2d2f59d28fca6a
StCharlotte · 06/06/2020 15:43
Wow @VenusClapTrap - that is stunning!
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