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Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!

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Trinketsfor20 · 13/07/2020 06:53

We are having a tiny ceremony in the woods (!) end of this month with a handful close folk for our baby. Think christening but small size and in the middle of random forests amidst humongous trees, with fairy lights on a logpile house. Symbolic, non religious and quite cute really.... was initially planned for a hotel with lots of friends and food - but hey - thanks Covid.

Nonetheless - said baby is mine - and I am needing to find a dress for the day. First restriction : it’s got to be black. My entire wardrobe has long been black and I don’t plan to appear in a sudden new colour. Given that - what do you recommend? Need a size 12 and ideally something that is knee length/midi and covers upper arms.....

I like lace .....

I have a nice neck/décolletage I think to balance off the upper arms ....

It needs to be easy to move around in and suited for a forest! And for carrying a 5.5 month old around...

Have been looking at Next H and M Boden Mango Zara...

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Nowisthemonthofmaying · 13/07/2020 08:47

I love the Pompeia dress from Leblon - leblonlondon.com/collections/the-summer-dress/products/pompeia-black-in-airy-cotton

BringMeTea · 13/07/2020 09:23

I think Icedlatte has aced this search. The Monsoon ones are all eminently suitable. Enjoy your day!

Bloomburger · 13/07/2020 09:37

Some of these dresses look like what someone would wear to work in an office which would look a bit bizarre considering you're in a forest with fairy lights. Mind you those Holyclothing things would look like you're in a dreadful am dram production

https://www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/products/monochrome-gingham-daisy-dress?variant=31240217133133&currency=GBP&utmmedium=producttsync&utmsource=google&utmmcontent=sagorganic&utmmcampaign=sagorganic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLL5tufJ6gIVGO7tCh3VVwE2EAQYAiABEgLrBPD_ www.ghost.co.uk/lela-dress-anemone-flower-df31bk-w72

Bloomburger · 13/07/2020 09:39

www.ghost.co.uk/lela-dress-anemone-flower-df31bk-w72 Beautiful and would cover arms and go with theme

Mascotte · 13/07/2020 10:10

Karen Millen They has a few nice looking ones.

LunaNorth · 13/07/2020 10:56

This Arket one?

Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
Verite1 · 13/07/2020 10:58

I adore this dress.

m.sezane.com/en/product/collection-ete-all/timea-dress?cou_Id=2547

wanderlove · 13/07/2020 17:01

Nothing to add except I agree the monsoon ones are insanely perfect. Black hide your arms but ethereal and suit a forest and fairy light event. A lot of the others are gorgeous but don't quite fit the vibe of the occasion; a little to structured and formal. Let us know what you choose

Trinketsfor20 · 13/07/2020 17:19

Could not find the monsoon i fancied in my size 12 size and went for a mango one instead - it doesn’t cover arms (I figured my arms aren’t quite as hideous as I make them out to be) but isn’t structured - rather flowing and Lacey with a lace skirting and just see through lace at the very end. Thanks everyone :)

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IndiaPlace · 13/07/2020 17:28

Sone eBay bargains, sorry can't link from the app, but searched brand size and colour.

IndiaPlace · 13/07/2020 17:29

Sone eBay bargains, sorry can't link from the app, but searched brand size and colour.

IndiaPlace · 13/07/2020 17:29

Sone eBay bargains, sorry can't link from the app, but searched brand size and colour.

Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
IndiaPlace · 13/07/2020 17:30

More eBay

Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
IndiaPlace · 13/07/2020 17:31

Or what about a jumpsuit, love this one.

Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
Kenworthington · 13/07/2020 17:38

I can’t link it on my phone but I’ve got this and it is AWESOME

Suggest me a summery dress for forest ceremony!
Kenworthington · 13/07/2020 17:39

Oh tits. It’s from H&M by the way. It’s a bit pricey but looks way way more expensive than it is

nanbread · 13/07/2020 18:12

www.needleandthread.com/collections/sale/products/midsummer-lace-dress-ballet-black

Not sure of your budget but this is lovely

Trinketsfor20 · 13/07/2020 18:48

I’ve bought one already but bloody hell needle and thread why did you suggest this one I want it! The lace!

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Trinketsfor20 · 13/07/2020 18:49

and thank goodness it’s not available in size 12! I haves £132 right there

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Trinketsfor20 · 13/07/2020 18:49

Have saved

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nanbread · 13/07/2020 20:04

Haha it's gorgeous isn't it. Sorry missed your last update otherwise wouldn't have suggested!

StCharlotte · 13/07/2020 23:36

@PAND0RA

You have To get one of the Monsoon dresses. They are perfect for the occasion.
Agreed. They're lovely. The other all-black dresses are a bit funereal.
Elllllle · 14/07/2020 02:04

Love a black dress thread. The monsoon dresses are so gorgeous and very needle and thread-esque. Such a shame about sizes sold out on the one you like. I'm sure the mango one looks great too.

Ginfordinner · 14/07/2020 07:13

What will you do if it rains?