What do you think of this dress for wedding guest?

[Sssloou]

Is it too OTT? Is it a bit MOTB? I would never wear it with the hideous jacket / fascinator - any ideas how to accessorise to dress it down - or is that even possible? Was thinking more quirky / vintage - rather than glitzy -

www.hobbs.com/product/marcella-silk-wool-beaded-dress/0121-5739-3093L00-CELESTE-BLUE.html#cgid=occasion-clothing-dresses&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0121-5739-3093L00-CELESTE-BLUE&pos=46

[LaBellina]

I also think it’s a bit light for a wedding.
Very princess-ey in a way and I wouldn’t wear it to a wedding. It’s not about not wearing white only, the general idea is to not upstage the bride. I would stay on the safe side and pick a less remarkable dress.

[Roystonv]

It is a beautiful dress, very classic and formal but you need to think a) does it match the type of wedding you are going to and b) is it the sort of thing you would usually wear. If no to either of these maybe have a rethink.

[SimonedeBeauvoirscat]

It’s perfect for Brigitte Macron. I can totally picture it on her.

[Starstruck2021]

I think it’s lovely but I wouldn’t wear it as the neckline is too high and wouldn’t suit big boobs. Don’t get the jacket.

[Standrewsschool]

I think it’s lovely.

[nancywhitehead]

I like the dress but the jacket and accessories are awful.

I think it could look really nice but if you go for it, style it with less formal accessories in a different colour to make it a bit more modern and fun.

[Girlintheframe]

It's ok. Looks quite stiff and formal IMO.

[Blueskytoday06]

I love it!

[Divebar2021]

It depends on the era of vintage... I think you could easily go for a 40s inspired look and not appear costumey. Something soft and draped and longer.

[Sssloou]

That’s a good point that vintage on someone older - just looks old - like they’ve had it in their wardrobe for years! Totally happy with Jackie O, Betty Draper vibe - but Duchess of Cornwall has killed it for me....

Love the fuchsia, green or coral shoes / jewellery to take away the bling ..... maybe it’s too new and shiny .... might work better if a bit faded and smelling of mothballs....

[bigsplosh]

I'm usually a believer that you should wear what you like regardless of age. However...

I think this could look vintage/quirky on the right person, probably a young person. With the Betty Draper look played on hair/accessory wise.

However I used to wear shift dress and pearls and cute shoes in my twenty's and think it was quirky. But as I got older i just looked frumpy/stuffy.

[WFHWF]

I think this is gorgeous but it is very MOTB. I think it would suit someone 50+ and tall. Difficult to pull off otherwise.

[Minthambug]

Have you seen it in real life? Only as I've seen other dresses that colour be very pale in daylight and look closer to white in sunlight

[IdblowJonSnow]

I really like it too although high necks can be quite unflattering.

I like the pearl detail.

[DukeOfEarlGrey]

Personally I really dislike it but on the right person (not me) it would be fine to wear to a wedding. I think it would take someone tall, very slim and cool to pull it off without getting into frumpy territory though. For some reason Erin O’Connor comes to mind and I haven’t spotted her anywhere for years!

[mrshonda]

It's lovely. Accessorise with vintage early 60s earrings and a great pair of kitten heels, both in a bold colour like coral or apple green, with a matching vintage bag.

[GinAndTonicOnIt]

@Goingtogetflamed

It’s a bit light for a wedding - I would raise an eyebrow.

Eh? What's wrong with the colour? Mumsnet is a strange place

[MintyCedric]

Love the colour but that's about it.

I don't think it's a bad choice for a wedding overall, but can't see how you could dress that down.

[Divebar2021]

I don’t know why Weddings have their own category of faux Royal kind of outfits. It’s not good from my perspective. ( as a 50 year old I’m apparently in the target demographic because apparently we want to dress like the Queen). Do you actually shop at Hobbs or has a search thrown that dress up?

[Quitelikeacatslife]

It looks very stiff, can't even visualise sitting down in it, never mind dancing

[Scbchl]

I really like it, but I'd wear it with fuscia heels and a bag to clash with the pale blue.

[Southwestrunningmum]

I love it

[Goingtogetflamed]

It’s a bit light for a wedding - I would raise an eyebrow.

[caringcarer]

I like it and the jacket for a wedding. Not sure you would wear it much after though.

[wanderedlonelyasacloud]

I dont hate it but it's a bit... duchess of Cornwall-ish?