If you were a short, chubby, 42 year old bride with no shops...

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What on earth would you wear for your wedding?

Potentially getting married in July. Obviously Boris dependent

Postponed from last year but booked not long before lockdown so I've no dress

I'm only 5'2
Massive boobs
Horrid big c section tummy

What do you want to wear? White traditional dress, something more relaxed you can wear again, jeans and t-shirt, a prom dress? What's your budget and what makes you feel happy?

What sort of size/budget?

Oooh my first thought is a 1950s style dress. Loads of amazing choices online. Offbeat bride website had amazing real life wedding pics for inspiration when I was getting married - pics of real people of all different shapes and sizes. But yeah, some kind of 50s shape sounds like it would make the most of your attributes! And you could get amazing shoes, too. Happy planning. It's so much fun.

Sorry. Size 16

Budget - not too fussed. £500? Obviously happy to spend less too!

This kind of thing

Something like this is timeless and you could go mad on brilliant accessories. Would need some good underwear to create a smooth line but the dress is so low cost hopefully that wouldn’t be a problem...

www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2/the-pretty-dress-company-hepburn-mid-sleeve-swing-dress-p282/s5582?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the-pretty-dress-company-hepburn-ivory-mid-sleeve-swing-dress-colour-colour-ivory-size-8-4899&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAiA4rGCBhAQEiwAelVtixiv6D9-_v5QxWyBqa1xXG1NSLhVZGWU1zGWAsye9n9p0Fdb3Qy1EBoCwPoQAvD_BwE

It would look so cool with great heels and a cropped leather jacket, if that’s your style.

I had a dress made by a dressmaker. If you didn't go for an expensive fabric your budget would be fine for this.

@AnaisNun

Something like this is timeless and you could go mad on brilliant accessories. Would need some good underwear to create a smooth line but the dress is so low cost hopefully that wouldn’t be a problem...

www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2/the-pretty-dress-company-hepburn-mid-sleeve-swing-dress-p282/s5582?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the-pretty-dress-company-hepburn-ivory-mid-sleeve-swing-dress-colour-colour-ivory-size-8-4899&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAiA4rGCBhAQEiwAelVtixiv6D9-_v5QxWyBqa1xXG1NSLhVZGWU1zGWAsye9n9p0Fdb3Qy1EBoCwPoQAvD_BwE

It would look so cool with great heels and a cropped leather jacket, if that’s your style.

That's gorgeous!

Drip feed: forgot to mention I have Lymphedema which makes my feet and legs swell so should probably avoid short ones. I do love it though ❤

@AnaisNun oooh that's lovely. Very classy & chic

What shape are you op? Hourglass, pear? Large of boob etc?

@JeanBodel

I had a dress made by a dressmaker. If you didn't go for an expensive fabric your budget would be fine for this.

That would be perfect but Covid and time probably rule it out 😟

@HummusAndCarrotSticks

What shape are you op? Hourglass, pear? Large of boob etc?

Big boobs (34hh) Horrible tummy - carry all my fat there and have a c section overhang

Not selling myself well am I? ;)

Laid back wedding on a farm if Boris lets us but I still want to feel lovely

I am hourglass also!

I love this, but there are quite a few nice ones in Monsoon, imo.

www.monsoon.co.uk/linda-lace-angel-sleeve-bridal-dress-ivory-14998446.html

(I also have the CS hang and am fatter than you btw, 18, but taller. We may be body twins, mine is just on a bigger scale )

PS: if by any chance you do buy the dress I linked to, it says to size up. They have size 18 in stock though! I checked because I am over invested and love weddings and frocks

This? www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-emmeline-bardot-embellished-maxi-bridal-dress-ivory/p4816224
Or this? www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-lilian-bridal-lace-maxi-dress-ivory/p4855326
Or this? (Way under budget!) www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-jersey-maxi-gown-ivory/p5261799

Monsoon do fantastic dresses up to size 22. Phase 8 also have some good ones. I like ones with short sleeves if you are a bit chubby. A bit more elegant than exposing all!

Another vote for Monsoon, this has a 50’s vibe with the Bardot neck line...Or my second choice with fluttery sleeves, also love @HummusAndCarrotSticks Monsoon choice.

This would work on you too, and it’s gorgeous www.ghost.co.uk/claudia-dress-ivory-ds38ca-m12

If you have a tummy, having fabric falling from the waist can help cover that. Dresses that skim over the tummy usually accentuate it. I think these styles are worth a look. 10% off for new customers too.

Monsoon is good but I found mine in John Lewis. It was probably designed as a summer ball dress (pale grey-green).

This is lovely if your happy to break colour traditions www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-boat-neck-lace-bodice-dress/dark-grey/p4827553

Again. Bold colour choice www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-scallop-v-neck-lace-dress/green/p4301450

At 5’2 you’re probably looking at paying to have a long dress taken up but it’s easily done and worth the cost.

This is gorgeous x

Shape wise how does empire line work on you?

My go to shape is V neck then straight so it skims over the tummy as I have no waist!! Do you have a waist at all? Do you have slim hips?