Is this dress ok for a wedding?

[squashyhat]

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?

The dress suits you really well but I wouldn't wear it to a wedding. I'm early 60's.

John Lewis have a fantastic selection of wedding guest dresses in their sale.

Ach, it's lovely. Dress it up and you're away.

Have a lovely time.

@squashyhat

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.

This is so sad. Women over the age of 20-30 should not be feeling past it and hoping no one notices them!

I looked at Joe Brown's, since you obviously like their stuff.

Something like this is nicer imo because it's a bit more fitted and the print is more interesting. It's not dressy/dressy but it's a bit less everyday looking, I think. It comes in a couple of different versions.

I think you look great. I am just a little younger than you and this is exactly the sort of dress I would wear to a wedding. The neckline is fine. Your wrap plus some jewellery, smart but comfortable shoes and a handbag and it will be perfect. Have a lovely time at the wedding.

It's not young or low cut. I can't remember what any of my guests wore when I got married. Be comfortable and have fun.

@tinkywinkyshandbag

I'll bet the people posting saying it's not dressy enough are young and super slim and would wear something like a bodycon dress and vertiginous heels. I am a similar age/shape to you OP. If you are not one of the main wedding party/close family, I think it's nice especially if you bling it up a bit on the day, as you say you can wear it again. It doesn't scream "wedding" but I suspect that's the whole point.

I’m fifty two, and I am a healthy weight, I’d certainly not wear a body con dress or extremely high heels, what a ridiculous stereotypical statement to make.

The clear fact is that’s a casual day dress, the sort of thing you’d wear to your mates house for supper or Sunday lunch at the in-laws, or the school play. It is not a dress for a wedding in a high end hotel.

These are more typical of the style of wedding guest dresses.

www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-trinity-corded-lace-dress-dusty-rose/p3847541

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-suri-dress/midnight/p4810678

www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-anushka-crepe-chiffon-dress/silver-mist/p4009429

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-thao-floral-dress-blush-multi/p4275423

www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-kindra-chiffon-dress-dusty-pink/p4251321

Hmm ... I'm sorry, OP, but I find the dress a little depressing and if the venue and guests are equally smart you might wish you'd chosen something more - celebratory. Not necessarily dressy, just more luxurious in fabric or more extravagant in cut.

We are of an age, and I am certainly not tall. (Before anyone accuses me of being a svelte 20 year old.) I recently bought this dress for 'going out' including meetings with colleagues. Because it's cotton I probably wouldn't consider it distinguished enough for a smart wedding.

I'm sure you could enliven your dress with accessories if you must wear it. But I'm equally sure this thread could find you something better.

It's a nice dress. Definitely not too low cut, it has a lovely neckline.

Tbf It is on the more casual side for a wedding although a nice dress- so you may want to add on jewellery, an "up hair" do and maybe a nice jacket or bolero

But it's important that you feel glamorous and comfortable and not everyone has the money nor wants to wear an outfit that won't want to wear again. I try to go "knee length evening dress" for weddings but right now everyone would be lucky if I got out of my joggers or elasticated waist skirts ala lockdown over eating 🤪🤣

I think the M&S dress someone suggested would be more flattering to your colouring; you fade out too much in this bluey-grey. Don't wear the black watch which looks too heavy.

Get a summer hat and it will look wonderful. I always think that a hat shows that you have made an effort and it will protect you from too much sun if its a really hot day.

It's OPs taste and she intends to dress it up. She will look lovely. The most important thing is her presence, not that she's dressed up to anyone else's taste or style.

Neckline is fine! I agree it isn't very 'smart' - needs fancying up with jewellery, fascinator/hat/hairclip, heels, bag etc. You could easily wear it as a sundress in the summer, it doesn't scream 'wedding'.

The problem is that it will look wrong when you add the accessories. A casual dress needs casual accessories. If you add a bolero jacket and a fascinator and heels it will just look odd. Equally a cardigan would suit the dress but would look way too casual for a wedding.

My mum is 61 and buys wedding outfits from
Phase eight. There will be loads on eBay if budget is an issue. I’m 34 and I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bodycon dress and stilettos 😂

If it's hot and sunny, a parasol would be preferable to a hat and more chic

I think it will be ok and if it’s a boiling hot day you’ll be pleased your wearing something you feel comfortable in.

@BlairWaldorfLovesShopping spot on about the accessories.

I'm 60's and have bought lovely dresses from Phase eight.

I think it doesn't do your figure any favors. It looks as if you want to hide your body and just fade into the background. You seem to have a hourglass figure under that dress with nice breasts. I would go for something a bit more fitted around the waist with a fuller skirt. Like this... but longer.

I LOVE that the 'is this dress OK for a wedding' threads are back - a true sign that things are getting back to normal

I think you look lovely OP. I do agree that it's a little casual for a wedding, but you could dress it up with accessories etc.

Check out lady V.

The dresses have a vintage vibe. Similar price range to joe browns with similar print styles BUT have cuts and shapes that are much more formal.

www.ladyvlondon.com/vintage-dresses

The dress is beautiful though. Just not a wedding one imo.

@tinkywinkyshandbag

I'll bet the people posting saying it's not dressy enough are young and super slim and would wear something like a bodycon dress and vertiginous heels. I am a similar age/shape to you OP. If you are not one of the main wedding party/close family, I think it's nice especially if you bling it up a bit on the day, as you say you can wear it again. It doesn't scream "wedding" but I suspect that's the whole point.

Nope. Size 14, 67 and wouldn’t be seen dead in body con - never liked the look even when it was in fashion. Some of the dresses Bluntness linked to are lovely.

Its pleasant but I agree not dressy enough. Definitely not too revealing. 60 is far from old these days op!
I really like the black and red dress that @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie suggested.

@Mugginyouleftrightandcentre problem is you can't dress this up, unless it's with a shawl and a straw hat for country dancing.
It's a beautiful dress but for a smart wedding its not really suitable.
Its up to you op but I would feel so underdressed at a wedding in this.