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Is this dress ok for a wedding?

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squashyhat · 15/04/2021 16:29

I am 60 and bought this from Joe Browns for a wedding in August. I love it but am unsure about the depth of the neckline. I probably won't wear a jacket but do have a silver/grey wrap. Too young and/or revealing?

Is this dress ok for a wedding?
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Ulelia · 15/04/2021 16:30

It's lovely, and suits you colouring. Not too revealing at all. Keep it!

LaurieFairyCake · 15/04/2021 16:30

It's not young or revealing

It's not fancy enough though without hat/fascinator, decent wrap and jewellery

Don't feel you have to wear heels though, you will need to be comfy enough to dance Smile

Triffid1 · 15/04/2021 16:30

What's wrong with the depth of the neckline? It's not even slightly revealing and in fact, I'd say it's the nicest thing about the dress. And it's definitely not too young nor too revealing. It's quite casual, but if it's not a super smart wedding, that would be fine.

PinkCookie11 · 15/04/2021 16:32

Lovely!
Neckline is absolutely fine

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/04/2021 16:33

It's definitely not too revealing. But it's not very wedding-y, unless the wedding is one of those barn dance in a field type things.

squashyhat · 15/04/2021 16:51

Thank you! It's very much my style and although it may not be very weddingy I don't want to spend £££ on something I'll never wear again. The wedding is in a posh hotel in Surrey but will be full of beautiful 20 and 30 somethings so hopefully nobody will be looking at me! I'll bling it up with jewellery, the wrap and some comfortable low heels.

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tempconcerns · 15/04/2021 16:53

Surely it's a bit casual for a wedding? It's a nice dress but certainly not an evening outfit. Not too flattering in shape either as it just drops down- do you have anything else OP?

workshy44 · 15/04/2021 16:54

No, it is not dressy enough unless it is a v v casual wedding. This is like a summer dress I would wear during the day (not even at nighttime) with trainers
its a nice dress but I would think you would feel very underdressed in it at a wedding

PinkCookie11 · 15/04/2021 17:01

She has said it’s very much her style, obv everyone is different.
I think it’s lovely, enjoy the wedding!

anna114young · 15/04/2021 17:04

I looks lovely! Have a great time!

DailyCandy · 15/04/2021 17:07

Seeing as you asked: no - it's way too casual & you will likely look and feel out of place.

TheGoodEnoughWife · 15/04/2021 17:07

It looks lovely and perfectly fine for a wedding. Rubbish about not dressy enough! In the kindest way no one really cares what the guests wear!
It suitable and your style so you will feel good in it. Enjoy!

IamnotH · 15/04/2021 17:08

My granny came to my wedding in an old frock with yogurt on the front that she spilt in the car. That was most presentable I've ever seen her and the photograph of us and her yogurt stain is one of my favourites.

I'd have been gutted if she'd come looking all made up when that just wasn't her- please wear what you are comfortable in OP!

Mumof1andacat · 15/04/2021 17:09

Wraps are fussy and serve no purpose. I would wear a simple navy cardigan. Not a round neck one with a nice brooch or flower on. Nice necklace too. Sandles with a small heal and matching bag.

Troyhelena · 15/04/2021 17:12

It’s lovely and flattering!

PinkCookie11 · 15/04/2021 17:14

@Mumof1andacat

Wraps are fussy and serve no purpose. I would wear a simple navy cardigan. Not a round neck one with a nice brooch or flower on. Nice necklace too. Sandles with a small heal and matching bag.
This sounds lovely! Take her advise 😊😊😊
MiniTheMinx · 15/04/2021 17:14

With a wrap and some nice jewelry it will look fab. I hate getting dressed up, and feel far more happy, relaxed and comfortable in something less formal. I like the colour and pattern on your dress, and it looks comfortable, and suits you, have fun.

LucysSkyDiamonds · 15/04/2021 17:17

A belt might give it a little more shape, but if you're comfortable in it, it's lovely.

DailyCandy · 15/04/2021 17:24

OK... based on some of the replies, this is not really a style forum.

Wobblybobblyboo · 15/04/2021 17:26

It's lovely, really nice pattern which suits you. Agree that noone cares if other people are dressy at weddings - we had everything at ours from floor length evening gowns to fleece and jeans. Each to their own!

IEat · 15/04/2021 17:27

The depth of the neckline???
If you turn up in the same dress as the bride that wouldn’t be the best look . Clothes and clothes, be comfortable and be amazing

FeltTipPenny · 15/04/2021 17:28

It's lovely and will be absolutely fine for a wedding. Some people like to get dressed up to the nines but if it's not you, then nobody's going to think anything of it as long as you are presentable (and you more than meet that criteria). I agree though, some sort of jacket/blazer if you have one, or a cardi, would be better than a wrap.

JustSleepAlready · 15/04/2021 17:43

I don’t think it does you any favours. I’m sorry 😳 It does nothing for your shape at all. I think you need a wide elasticated belt with a fancy buckle, and high shoes. Not flat or small heels. And maybe a fascinator for your hair. It’s a lovely sunny day dress but it doesn’t feel dressy enough for a wedding .

Bythehairywartsonmywitchychin · 15/04/2021 17:44

It’s not too young, I’d dress it up with a red or navy blue belt (or the colour from the flowers pattern) with matching accessories (bag, shoes and statement necklace) and I’d go all out and wear something fancy in my hair.

1frenchfoodie · 15/04/2021 17:50

Depends on the wedding, it looks very casual to me but that may be the vibe. It suits your colouring though it goves very little waist definition.

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