Help! Step daughter getting married in December. No clue what to wear

[DecemberWedding]

DSS was supposed to be getting married during lockdown and they postponed it to next year - a big lavish wedding. They have decided they can't wait and are now going to go ahead and do a small registry wedding with a dinner in a posh restaurant in December after the latest lockdown, all being well.

I live in jeans, trainers and jumpers. I only have casual boots and shoes.

Can someone help me find something suitable? I am 5 ft tall, rather overweight all over but especially my tummy and thighs, young looking 50 something old. I tend to buy petite size clothes in size 12. I don't wear heels and I like to be warm and I am not afraid of colour.

One saving grace is I do have a Boden coat in red and it's very smart and I have never worn it.

I haven't got a clue where to start.

A little black dress would look great with a smart red coat. Look here: www.phase-eight.com/clothing/dresses/littleblack/

Or tailored black trousers with a silky top also in black

I'm 5'1 and have a lovely 'occasion' dress from Ghost. I find their midi length okay on me. Easy returns too.

Have a look at Bombshell. They are really flattering and well made. I was mother of the bride recently and felt confident and comfortable in mine. And they cater for curves if you have them!

Oh I think jewel green would be lovely for a winter wedding. John Lewis have a few lovely ones
I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?
I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?

Oh I think jewel green would be lovely for a winter wedding. John Lewis have a few lovely ones
I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?
I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?

Something like this www.monsoon.co.uk/cara-peacock-embroidered-cape-dress-teal-74507579.html obviously it would be longer on you

Don’t wear a black dress, especially not with a red coat.

These Bombshell dresses look great and flattering. But not frumpy. Maybe you could get the hem taken up if they’re too long,

Something like this www.monsoon.co.uk/cara-peacock-embroidered-cape-dress-teal-74507579.html obviously it would be longer on you

Something like this www.monsoon.co.uk/cara-peacock-embroidered-cape-dress-teal-74507579.html obviously it would be longer on you

Something like this www.monsoon.co.uk/cara-peacock-embroidered-cape-dress-teal-74507579.html obviously it would be longer on you

Don’t wear a black dress, especially not with a red coat.

These Bombshell dresses look great and flattering. But not frumpy. Maybe you could get the hem taken up if they’re too long,

A green pussy bow shift dress might be nice

www.monsoon.co.uk/roza-embellished-midi-dress-teal-95184479.html

I love this - could you get it taken up so it was more suited to your height? I’d invest in a lovely fur wrap to go with it

Just a quick message to say thank you to everyone for their ideas. I’ll have more time this evening to look at the suggestions properly.

www.bravissimo.com/products/lottie-dress-pd839/#teal-pd839teb

How about a jumpsuit - more coverage, more comfortable, can make alterations to accommodate your height and footwear choice?

www.phase-eight.com/product/munroe-wide-leg-jumpsuit-220072315.html#navAjax=true&is=false&cgid=jumpsuits&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=size&prefv1=12&prefn2=color&prefv2=Blue|Green|Multi|Pink|Purple|Red&pid=220072315&pos=18

www.johnlewis.com/chi-chi-london-curve-zela-lace-midi-dress-charcoal/p4846481

www.johnlewis.com/studio-8-joss-leopard-pattern-jacquard-flared-dress-navy/p4927201

Genuine bargain if you like a simple, classic look that you can dress up with accessories.

Thank you for looking Pinkcadillac - those are lovely dresses but I try to avoid wearing black.

WouldBeGood and whiskeyremorse the Bombshell dresses are gorgeous but all out of stock on the ones I like.

sooverthemill - Ghost dresses are beautiful and the ones in the sales are reasonably priced. I was drawn to this one. I love that colour.

Tellmeagain That jumpsuit is a gorgeous colour. I've never thought of wearing a jumpsuit. Mmm.

allNaturalBlondeYeahRight There was no link - I do like emerald green

37weekswithno2 I like that one from Bravissimo - it even has different lengths and colours.

goose1964 I love that dress but not the sleeves, which is real shame.

Disabrie22 Beautiful. Love it. I would have to take it up some but worry that the waist wouldn't sit right either but I think I might order it and see what happens. Thank you.

So I like the Ghost dress I linked to, the Bravissimo dress and the Monsoon dress that Disabrie linked to. I will ponder some more and then order. Might order the jumpsuit to see what I look like in a jumpsuit.

@DecemberWedding I have both colours. It really is beautiful. If you're not particularly busty then just get the 'lowest' curvy rating.

That Ghost dress you linked to is fab - order that!

@Pinkcadillac

Not black- it's considered bad taste for weddings unless the couple specify black tie.

@DecemberWedding glad you've seen something you like! Ghost are so lovely and their sales are great value

Have you looked at Nancy Mac? Lovely quality, and most things come in velvet as well as crepe. They do an excellent line in jumpsuits!

www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/velvet-and-crepe-dresses/products/allegra-dress-in-emerald-crepe-1