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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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imalmostthere · 15/04/2021 19:36

@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.
Absolutely this - a statement broach with a navy cardigan, and bag would dress this up beautifully
Clymene · 15/04/2021 19:38

Urgh. I wouldn't be seen dead in any of those dresses bluntness linked to.

I think the dress is very pretty OP. Nice bag, cardi or wrap, and lovely shoes and you'll look great.

Also, let's face it, no one really cares what anyone else wears at a wedding unless they're mother of the bride or it is totally shocking.

BungleandGeorge · 15/04/2021 19:39

Personally I’d go smarter but if it’s your style I think it’s fine. To me it desperately needs a nice chunky suede belt. I’d put it with a short, 3/4 sleeve navy cardi, and straw hat if you want something on your head. Maybe a chunky navy bead necklace.

MayIDestroyYou · 15/04/2021 19:39

This Arket dress seems tremendously wedding-y, without being a wedding guest cliche. The model appears to have a similar colouring to you, OP, so you may be able to imagine yourself in it.

thecognoscenti · 15/04/2021 19:40

OP you will look lovely, because you will feel comfortable in your own skin. That to me is the most important thing. It's a perfectly respectable dress and I wouldn't bat an eyelid if it were my wedding. Also your skin is fabulous!

Mugginyouleftrightandcentre · 15/04/2021 19:41

Urgh. I wouldn't be seen dead in any of those dresses bluntness linked to.

Lol! What's wrong with them, they are all completely different and none of them are particularly out there or offensive?!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/04/2021 19:42

@MayIDestroyYou

This Arket dress seems tremendously wedding-y, without being a wedding guest cliche. The model appears to have a similar colouring to you, OP, so you may be able to imagine yourself in it.
Sorry, but I think that is horrific.
BungleandGeorge · 15/04/2021 19:43

I wouldn’t plan on long sleeves for August!

Mugginyouleftrightandcentre · 15/04/2021 19:43

I love that Arket dress, although not with those boots and jacket! But with a pair of heels it would look lovely.

HoldontoOneMoreDay · 15/04/2021 19:44

I'm Scottish and we tend to really dress up for weddings so it's not really formal enough for me. However, if you're happy then wear it! I like it and it's not inappropriate or too low necked.

But in the name of the wee man, don't add a wrap and fascinator. Nothing is more ageing or style-free than a wrap and fascinator. You could really rock the vintage vibe with a cute wee root cap hat, or go all out with a broad brimmed summer hat, or get your hair put up with a pretty band or vintagey ornament. A cropped jacket, wrapped cardi or even a shrug or nothing on top - not a wrap.

Clymene · 15/04/2021 19:45

@Mugginyouleftrightandcentre

Urgh. I wouldn't be seen dead in any of those dresses bluntness linked to.

Lol! What's wrong with them, they are all completely different and none of them are particularly out there or offensive?!

Because I think they're all frumpy and old lady. You can get away with that when you're young. When you're old, they just look like you're in the Amish. Grin
Clymene · 15/04/2021 19:47

@thecognoscenti

OP you will look lovely, because you will feel comfortable in your own skin. That to me is the most important thing. It's a perfectly respectable dress and I wouldn't bat an eyelid if it were my wedding. Also your skin is fabulous!
Yes! 💯
Alsohuman · 15/04/2021 19:48

@BungleandGeorge

I wouldn’t plan on long sleeves for August!
It’s never too hot for me not to wear sleeves. My arms haven’t been seen outside my bedroom for years.
Wobblybobblyboo · 15/04/2021 19:51

I find all the dresses linked to really frumpy - anything pastel coloured, lace or floral labelled "wedding guest" in John Lewis I basically hate.

Just to reiterate that literally noone will mind what you are wearing, so if it makes you feel good it's fine. People at weddings look at the bride and bridesmaids and then maybe the rest of the wedding party. Then they might notice people in the same dress, anyone in white, or anyone wearing something absolute awful. If they do care, well, the nature of weddings means you will likely not see 90% of the people again and it's really their issue.

MiddlesexGirl · 15/04/2021 19:54

It's not the most flattering dress but it's certainly not too young or too revealing. It's definitely at the more casual end but why not? There's no obligation to be dressed up to the nines. But I would steer clear of cardigans. A wrap is much nicer and dressier or a jacket if you want more formal.

Inneedofanewwardrobe · 15/04/2021 19:59

It would be okay with flip flops in the garden for a BBQ. It's too casual to wear with a wrap and heels.

MayIDestroyYou · 15/04/2021 19:59

Similar price to your frock, OP - if you prefer something quieter than a bright green dress. I know Zara quality is variable but if this is any good off- screen it could be great worn as a jacket with some wide floaty trousers. It has a wonderful structure and the buttons make it noticeably formal.

MiddlesexGirl · 15/04/2021 20:01

I agree with PP about a nice wide belt and floppy/straw hat.

LemonRoses · 15/04/2021 20:06

It’s very pretty and not too young.
Entirely suitable and sufficiently formal for a summer wedding if you pop a hat on. You don’t need to overdress and end up looking like a Christmas Tree. Simple and comfortable is a much better look than uncomfortably trying to impress.

HugeBowlofChips · 15/04/2021 20:12

You have beautiful skin. Hard to believe you are 60. Definitely not too revealing. But max out on accessories to glam this up.

HelpMeh · 15/04/2021 20:12

It's not really a fancy hotel wedding guest dress and i think if you chuck on a floppy straw hat you'll be sticking out for all the wrong reasons.

The neckline is fine but it is CRYING out for a waist!

Does the dress come in a solid colour option? If there's something emerald green, purple or navy it will be easier to tart it up with belt/jewellery/footwear?

Sidge · 15/04/2021 20:12

It’s ok and would be fine for a wedding, but does nothing for you. You have a nice figure and lovely colouring and that dress is just a bit meh.

brushlaptop · 15/04/2021 20:13

Yes, it looks very nice

Poppins2016 · 15/04/2021 20:15

@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.
When I was a 20-something I attended a wedding where the best dressed guest by far was a woman in her 70s. She wore a stunning emerald green dress that suited her figure beautifully and it's stuck in my mind as an example of style to aspire to ever since. She received loads of compliments. Age doesn't mean anything!
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/04/2021 20:15

How about something like this? Very plain, but the waist will be really lovely on you, I think, and you could dress it down with white trainers and a denim jacket or little cardigan to wear again.

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