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Help me accessorise this dress please

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justaweeone · 12/07/2021 14:23

Wedding in a few weeks time, I have this Phase Eight dress and these sandals. Please can someone help me to 'pull it together' with bag, fascinator (wasn't going to bother but bride would like hats etc), jewellery.
Thanks!

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justaweeone · 12/07/2021 14:25

Helps it I attached the photos Blush

Help me accessorise this dress please
Help me accessorise this dress please
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Turkishangora · 12/07/2021 14:28

I'd go for chunky silver bangles and earrings plus vibrant summer scarf, a bag similar colour to shoes look nice?

LookItsMeAgain · 12/07/2021 14:30

So the shoes are a gold colour, right? And the dress has loads of pleats? So would you consider wearing this:
www.phase-eight.com/product/valens-pleated-headband-705071453.html#navAjax=true&is=false&cgid=hats&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=705071453&pos=13

justaweeone · 12/07/2021 14:35

Some good suggestions so far thanks
What colour/ type of bag though?

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Tinkletwat · 12/07/2021 14:44

Please, no fascinator, it's a beautiful dress in a gorgeous colour and a fascinator will look really dated.

goose1964 · 12/07/2021 14:49

This site has more fascinators and hats than you could ever want fascinatorsdirect.co.uk/collections/hair-accessories-for-wedding-guests?page=2

justaweeone · 12/07/2021 14:51

Thanks Twinkle, I really don't want to wear a fascinator but the bride is my god daughter so feel I should
Any other suggestions, my hair is a long blond Bob

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Tinkletwat · 12/07/2021 15:03

@justaweeone

Thanks Twinkle, I really don't want to wear a fascinator but the bride is my god daughter so feel I should Any other suggestions, my hair is a long blond Bob
Pretty clips or a hairband if you're really not keen on a hat. Sorry I'm not providing specific suggestions but something silver to go with the shoes might be nice.
justaweeone · 12/07/2021 15:10

Will ponder the fascinator but will focus more on hair clips as Twinkle suggested
Do I need a necklace, day to day I just wear a diamond solitaire
I have a silver Tiffany T bangle, would that work?
Crikey so out of practice of dressing up to go out!Grin
Sorry for all the questions!

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justaweeone · 12/07/2021 15:22

Would this look ridiculous?



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justaweeone · 12/07/2021 15:23

🙈forgot photo again

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LookItsMeAgain · 12/07/2021 16:14

That would look good against blonde hair. It kind of disappears in the model's hair.
As for jewellery, I'd tend to keep it simple.

DoubleTweenQueen · 12/07/2021 16:29

@justaweeone Your dress and sandals have enough glamour.
I don't think it needs a necklace or bracelet, but quality gem if you have.

Blonde Bob sounds great on it's own - the hair accessory you posted very nice and reminiscent of flapper style - I wouldn't unless you love it.

Just be beautifully groomed. A perfect red lipstick for your colouring?

For bag I would go for a very simple clutch in royal blue, as dress - velvet would be nice.

DoubleTweenQueen · 12/07/2021 16:29

I left out ring - quality gem ring(s)

justaweeone · 12/07/2021 16:35

Double, I think you are probably right, less is more.
I do have an emerald and diamond ring that I could wear on my right hand plus diamond or Pearl stud earrings.
Unsure about the peacock feathers!

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TheQueensCousin · 12/07/2021 16:40

I think that a fascinator would be overkill and too fussy. How about a chunk head band like this from Etsy?

etsy.me/3nbhqtR

TheQueensCousin · 12/07/2021 16:42

Or this in blue?
etsy.me/3kdrJxU

BuffySummersReportingforSanity · 12/07/2021 16:44

The peacock feather is definitely much nicer than the oldfashioned fascinators and will pop nicely against blonde.

justaweeone · 12/07/2021 16:55

The headbands are pretty but not sure I'm brave enough
Thanks for all the suggestions so far
Now, nail polish-what colourGrin

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LookItsMeAgain · 12/07/2021 16:59

You could even pick up a slightly more cost effective fascinator here:
www.claires.com/hair/hair-fascinators/?lang=en

Not sure how you're planning on wearing your hair on the day but something like this might work and double up as a fascinator/hair jewellery:
www.claires.com/silver-rhinestone-leaf-hair-comb-21335.html?lang=en&cgid=48#lang=en&start=21
www.claires.com/rhinestone-flower-vine-hair-comb-258147.html?lang=en&cgid=48#lang=en&start=22
www.claires.com/large-blue-glitter-rose-hair-clip-45960.html?lang=en&cgid=48#lang=en&start=127&sz=36

justaweeone · 12/07/2021 17:05

Look I was planning on just having my hair down( easier) but I could have my hair up
Unfortunately the links just take me to the main page

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justaweeone · 12/07/2021 17:06

Oh and I'll need a posh face mask
Crikey this going out lark is hard workGrin

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DoubleTweenQueen · 12/07/2021 17:52

Beautiful up-do would be very chic option

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