Another wedding guest outfit!

[Wildswimming3]

I know the answer really, Its too young for me but it would hide all the bits I don't like top of arms, tummy. I'm 60.

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Isn't it pretty though?

www.needleandthread.com/products/ditsy-ribbon-midi-dress-strawberry-icing

Is it this one from Needle and Thread? Sorry, I'm reluctant to click on your link!

I think some people will say it's a bit bridal maybe? I personally think it's probably fine, as it's short.

However, I wouldn't pay £300+ for a 100% polyester dress personally, but I'm funny about polyester in general.

It is pretty and very romantic, but I think it might be one of those dresses which looks better on only some people, so if you go for it, make sure you try on and show to a brutally honest friend.

Yes sorry couldn't get my link to work. It is too expensive and I've actually got a similar French connection dress but more floatiy and no embroidery. I'll try and post a picture

It is very beautiful but it’s a cross between a wedding dress and a child’s party dress.

The colour is deeper in rl, Its blush pink and it looks better on then off!

@HandforthParishCouncilClerk

Yes!

Ah so you aren't buying it new, just wearing the one you already have?

I love your one and think it's nicer than the N&T one tbh. Yeah, I'd wear it. At 60, you are unlikely to get mistaken for the bride I'm guessing, (hope that isn't offensive at all), and with the right accessories, I think that will look great

Not offended lol needs nice shoes and hair up I think

The material looks really thin, it looks like a nightie tbh. I don’t think that’s suitable for a wedding really. Have you got a picture of it on?

It's far too bridal and you could find something with much more 'presence'.

Since I've already contributed to 967 wedding guest threads this year I'll just say this:

If you have less than £500 to spend, go straight to the Matches sale pages. They have umpteen suitable frocks, some massively reduced in price.

(And no, I don't work for them, or have any connection at all to them. I just need to spend less of my time on other people's wardrobes and more on my terrifyingly accumulating deadlines.)

(Sorry, was talking about the first dress. The second is a bit droopy and lacking in ooomph, at least to my eyes.)

Oh god. Sorry that's a big no from me. Maybe because it's just not my style and I would look like an escapee from sheltered accommodation but maybe a rake thin tall thing in her 20s would look amazing. Yes also needs the right shoes and hair but it's a bit 'nightie' and little girly.

I'm more of a 'classic and elegant' for a wedding. I've repurposed many a work dress or skirt with the right accessories and felt just right.

Sadly this isn't me, it has another layer so it's not too flimsy

I've gone right off it now.

@MayIDestroyYou Matches is brilliant, how about this? www.matchesfashion.com/products/Marine-Serre-Scuba-suit-%26-bedsheet-ruffled-gown-1273194

It might look great on but judging it on the hanger I'm afraid I think it would look like a doll's dress or a nightie, sorry.

For £300 you could do MUCH better.

That’s one for the charity bag I’m afraid. Do you have a budget for something new? What’s your colouring, shape etc.

Bet we can find something to make you feel great.

Looks like an old nightie

@Wildswimming3 tell us about your shape and colouring and what kind of wedding it is.

I think there's lots of eagerness for wedding guests on S&B and people come up with great ideas.

@Wildswimming3

Sadly this isn't me, it has another layer so it's not too flimsy

I like it, but if you are tall, it might be a wee bit short maybe? If you are more petite, I think that would look great. Maybe navy accessories? Or maybe something like leopard print to toughen it up a bit?

The model is rake thin and young and looks terrible in it. It reminds me of those flammable baby doll nighties from the 1970s.

I'd suggest you move on. I'm being honest OP. I went in something similar to this to my last wedding. Pink/beige accessories. I'm size 16. Got many compliments and felt elegant and comfortable

If you can pull that dress off, I would go ahead and wear it OP. I wish I could (I am early 50's), but I know it would look like a sack on me.

Also it's too short. One gust or a dropped canapé and it's game over.

Unhelpful, ShirleyPhallus ...

Though, tbh, the second dress is so bad I almost suspect the OP of 'avin' a larf at our expense ...

That's gorgeous Malin.

I think op's dress could look lovely with the right accessories*. Maybe a belt, some sort of cover-up etc. But could she do better if she felt inclined to throw more money at it? Probably, yes. But maybe if we saw it on you op? Although I accept you may not want to out yourself.

*Obviously if you have to spend money on the perfect accessories, you may as well have bought a new dress though 🤔

@MayIDestroyYou

Unhelpful, ShirleyPhallus ...

Though, tbh, the second dress is so bad I almost suspect the OP of 'avin' a larf at our expense ...

I think she must own it as she has a pic of it hanging off her wardrobe! Would be extremely weird to go to this much trouble or larfs.