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Wedding dress for older bride - registry office location.

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justanotherneighinparadise · 07/02/2021 18:47

I’m not sure what sort of style might suit?

I’m fair skinned, brown/blonde hair that’s wavy/shoulder length. Dress size 10-12. Don’t particularly like my upper arms and think my shins look really bony now so I’m thinking full length dress.

Colours that suit are electric blues, navy, black, red, grey. I’m quite bohemian in style. The wedding will be during the summer months.

I have red sparkly Irregular Choice Dorothy style shoes with a big bow. So any colour has got to look okay with red shoes.

Budget up to £100.

Anyone want to help me look?

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justanotherneighinparadise · 07/02/2021 18:48

Photo of shoes

Wedding dress for older bride - registry office location.
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Purplecatshopaholic · 07/02/2021 18:54

Awesome shoes! Maybe go slightly above full length to show them off more?

percheron67 · 07/02/2021 18:55

Without having a clue about your age it is difficult to know what to suggest. I think there is no dress code for a Register Office ceremony.

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justanotherneighinparadise · 07/02/2021 18:56

Sorry, age knocking on 50 soon.

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PolytheneHam · 07/02/2021 18:58

I used a dress agency for my wedding dress. It cost £45!

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justanotherneighinparadise · 07/02/2021 18:59

Never thought about a dress agency 🤔

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DelphiniumBlue · 07/02/2021 19:00

Bombshell has fab dresses - you might find something under £100 in the outlet section.

DalryPlace · 07/02/2021 20:19

Your shoes suggest something like this...

www.stillwhite.com/133902-ronald-joyce

Or this

www.stillwhite.com/146049-davids-bridal
Or this

www.stillwhite.com/127814-phase-eight

Rather than boho which I think is more this...

www.stillwhite.com/137990-adrianna-papell.
Or this.

www.stillwhite.com/96608-finiks-london.
Or

www.stillwhite.com/107013-monsoon

DalryPlace · 07/02/2021 20:27

I also like the Spanish designer Carla Ruiz.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carla-Ruiz-94673-Special-Occasion-Silver-Pale-Grey-Dress-Jacket-Size-12-New/184632225622?hash=item2afcf02f56:g:nkAAAOSwXyBgCv5G

Shoes would be a great contrast to this.

Many more choices if you wear different shoes.

ghislaine · 07/02/2021 21:04

It’s a little above your budget but this is more boho style:

www.needleandthread.com/products/midsummer-lace-gown-champagne-black

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justanotherneighinparadise · 07/02/2021 21:59

I’ve found something that I LOVE. Way over my budget though 🤦🏻‍♀️

Wedding dress for older bride - registry office location.
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ghislaine · 07/02/2021 22:22

This is also chiffon with the tiers. Too frilly?

www.needleandthread.com/collections/outlet/products/amber-petal-gown-graphite

floofycroissant · 07/02/2021 22:50

Few options similar to your favourite

Phase Eight

coast

needle & thread second hand but stunning!

Little Mistress

ASOS nothing like your fave, but I love it Grin

All would be easy to add a black ribbon sash. Grosgrain or velvet would be lovely

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justanotherneighinparadise · 08/02/2021 08:13

[quote ghislaine]This is also chiffon with the tiers. Too frilly?

www.needleandthread.com/collections/outlet/products/amber-petal-gown-graphite[/quote]
I like that but I’m not sure about the black/string contrasting colours.

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justanotherneighinparadise · 08/02/2021 08:13

*strong

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justanotherneighinparadise · 08/02/2021 08:15

tell us what you like about that one?

I think I like the ‘cinched in’ waist as I do still have a good waist and I like that Ethereal look.

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daisydalrymple · 08/02/2021 08:25

Oh I love floofycroissant’s coast dress, but in the navy, forest or berry! Please pick one of those 🙏😍 it’s got the waist and floaty ethereal look!

floofycroissant · 08/02/2021 08:34

Agh broken link ASOS

Clicketyclick21 · 08/02/2021 08:36

How tall are you? What's your build like?