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Summer Wedding help!

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Henrysmycat · 05/07/2021 11:58

I have a wedding and christening to attend at end of July and I need a dress. I’m not a dress person so I have no idea.
The weather is usually 35-40C but the church is conservative so no backless or shoulders-out which rules out many summer dresses. Also, lightweight fabrics but no see-through and preferably not super light colours (multicoloured is fine I just don’t want to class with the bride (off white) and the bridesmaid/flower girls in peachy/light pinks and azure. Maxi would be lovely but with short legs I know that’s impossible sometimes.
I’m 5’1 and 45 yo. While I’m fairly fit and size 10-12 on trousers, I’m a 32H bra and dresses that fit all over are a nightmare to find. Also, many v-neck dresses look too attention-seeking and I want to avoid anything that can be construed as “plunging” and upset the old grandmas of the family. Grin
Around £200, if it’s possible?
Any ideas? TIA.

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Henrysmycat · 05/07/2021 20:21

Some great suggestions. Thank you all. I’ll have. A look.
Merci.

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Bluntness100 · 05/07/2021 20:41

This is beautiful but you would possibly need a minimiser bra and a seamstress to take the waist in

www.johnlewis.com/fenn-wright-manson-petite-virginie-floral-print-midi-dress-botanical-leaf/p4918469

And this could work as you could draw it in at the waist with the belt.

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-tara-fit-and-flare-midi-dress-field-green/p5577984

As could this

www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-darling-spot-midi-dress-black-ivory/p5525573

And this also could work as looser top

www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-aldora-chiffon-lace-midi-dress-antique-rose/p5528527

Defiantly41 · 05/07/2021 22:10

This is gorgeous, natural fibre but might be too v-necked?

https://uk.maje.com/en/ready-to-wear/collection/dresses/221rehana/MFPRO01772.html?dwvarMFPRO017722_color=C007

What I love about this site is the sizing advice if you click on 'what size are you'

Miseryisabutterfly · 05/07/2021 22:47

That maje dress is gorgeous!

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