Wedding guest dress help!

[atomicnotsoblonde]

August bank hol wedding. Posh place with new man I'm aiming for girly rather than sexy as is his family wedding.

I'm size 4/6, petite, 5'2. Blonde, green eyes. I'm really slight, so can carry a small pattern, but nothing to frilly/puffed etc.

No idea where to start looking. Can you please help me. Everything looks either too bridesmaid, is too long for my height, or a bit over the top.

Thanks x

Hi, I've been following someone on insta who is launching a new petite fashion brand. Its called The Shortlist. She has a few designs coming out soon. Just thought I'd pass it on, its fascinating to see her start out.

What sort of budget?

Budget up to £250
I'm 38, so don't want to look fresh, but mumsy.
I suit jewel colours/green/navy best

I'll take a look at insta..

Want to look fresh not mumsy!!

I quite like some of the wrap dresses on SilkFred. I've worn to a few weddings and they feel feminine but not too try-hard, which is good for a family wedding.

Not very expensive though... you may want higher end!

www.karenmillen.com/jacquard-cut-out-pencil-dress/AKK97907.html

This is great

I am the same height and size 8 so I can empathise. There's often not much in the "petite" ranges, I make great use of our local alterations shop! Very often a change to the darts and the hem, shoulders etc is easily done and then things fit me perfectly.

I love this dress and would be fab with hot pink shoes & bag.

I've not looked at closet before. They've done nice ones. I like the orange one linked, but I'd wear it to work. I wear lots of work dresses so want something a bit more 'special' but not bridesmaid.

Wants it all 😱

Good shout about alterations too!

when you say "posh place" - country hotel, swanky city break? Do you like floral/floaty things or fitted bold etc.

Listed stately home and spa type place. Looks gorgeous

I prefer fitted, it's my safe bet as I'm slight, but I like floaty dresses and want to move out of my contort zone. I need to have a dress that I wear, not wears me iyswim.

I've never worn coast (and this material looks well dodgy) but this is an example of my safe bet and the shape I usually wear

www.coastfashion.com/lace-mix-and-match-mini-dress/ACC00218.html?color=107

This is the sort of thing I fancy. But a) it's out of stock and b) I'm willing to spend more for better quality/something nicer

Have you looked at ghost? And Somerset at John Lewis?

Would either of these work? I think they’d look gorgeous on a petite frame.

I've not tried ghost, no. I really struggle at JL. Everything is too big and I just get despondent and give up!

Love the gold dress and is a brand I've not heard of, so will investigate.

Gold might be a bit much though. I'm a blend in not make huge statement person.

And obviously indecisive, self conscious and a flapper 🤣

😂 it’s quite a subtle/muted gold to be fair.

What about something like this it's a petite sizing and the colour is fab. If you've got it you may as well flaunt it!

Oh that one's not in their petite range, sorry! Do you have any independent boutiques nearby? You might find something different in that sort of shop especially with your budget.

Oooh I like! Love the blue colour!!!

Ghost will be way too long for you. I had to get a dress from there turned up and I’m 5ft7

What about Reiss. They do a size 4. Look at the outlet dresses on their site as well as the new stuff.