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Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?

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FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 18:39

Please can someone suggest a nice dress, suitable for a fancy wedding for a 16 year old. I'm at the end of my tether ordering and sending things back! Ahh!

She has tried a few and hates them all- too long, too frilly, too puffy sleeved, too revealling (my opinion), too pink, etc. the list of faults goes on.

She's a size 6, 5'5" and likes to be trendy- usually shops at urban Outfitters, Hollister, Pretty Little thing etc.

We want something trendy, but still dressy and not too 'old' for her or something skimpy she would wear to a teenage party.

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purpleboy · 06/08/2021 18:40

Have you had a look at Lipsy?

ScarlettDarling · 06/08/2021 18:58

I think a teen can get away with something short at a wedding as long as it’s still dressy.
What about something like this bargain from boohoo or a short prom style dress like this?

WaterIsBest · 06/08/2021 19:00

Oooh, i like @scarlettDarling last suggestion

But not white obvs and i would avoid cream too

MushMonster · 06/08/2021 20:17

These are on Ted Baker's sale, if she likes any of them?

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
MushMonster · 06/08/2021 20:17

Or these?

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
MushMonster · 06/08/2021 20:36

Sorry, a white one slipped in! It does not look like they have it in another colours, but they have similar ones

MushMonster · 06/08/2021 20:37

Or your local Next? Just walk in and have a look? They have some young looking ones in some of the brands:

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
MushMonster · 06/08/2021 20:39

I think at 16, she can wear a short one. Something she could use for other occasions too?

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
spagbog5 · 06/08/2021 21:06

Just bought this for dd16 for Henley today from the Ralph Lauren outlet at Bicester Village and it’s stunning on and will be very useful in the coming years,
Was £90 so not cheap but an amazing dress.

www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/floral-crepe-wrap-dress-586839.html?dwvar586839_colorname=1134%20Etched%20Floral&cgid=women-clothing-jumpsuits&webcat=search#ab=EU_WDLP_Slot_2_S3_L1_SHOP&start=1&cgid=women-clothing-jumpsuits

FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 21:39

She absolutely wouldn't consider any of the offerings so far except perhaps the blue short one from Boohoo. She definitely won't wear anything knee-length- it either has to be really short or midi length. I ordered several from Lipsy and ChiChi London- she said they were all too long- what is generally considered as mini by the the rest of the world is frumpy length to her- it really has to be a mini, mini!

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FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 21:40

She says All Saints is for mums who want to look cool! Grin

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ExpressDelivery · 06/08/2021 21:43

Just let her choose something she loves, that she'd wear for a party. Stop worrying about it being a wedding guest outfit. I hate it at weddings when people look almost as if they're in fancy dress, dressed up as a wedding guest in something they'd never usually wear.

Hoppinggreen · 06/08/2021 21:46

When DD was 14 we went to a wedding and she got a pink skirt from Ted Baker and a black and pink top

FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 21:47

www.next.co.uk/gl6292s9/p31960#p31960

Have ordered this for her- she likes it in theory- I'm sure she'll find something wrong when it arrives- she's driving me round the twist! We have literally ordered about 20 dresses so far and all have gone back!

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AustinPowerful · 06/08/2021 21:48

This one from top shop? Lovely print and short!

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 21:53

She can wear what she wants- I'm not trying to dress her up- some of the dresses we tried were lovely to me but she wants to find the perfect dress and can't settle on anything. I'm just aware the wedding is looming and trying to help because she's not really being proactive herself in finding something. She wouldn't be happy to go casual as she wants to feel appropriately dressed herself.

She has this dress for parties www.prettylittlething.com/purple-jacquard-floral-strappy-back-ruched-bodycon-dress.html Niether of us think this is right for a family wedding!

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ExpressDelivery · 06/08/2021 22:03

I'd leave her to it I think. If she isn't proactive enough she'll have to go in something she already has.

FreekStar2 · 06/08/2021 22:03

Thanks for the ideas @Pinkcadillac, but really not her style- she says they are more for me than her- her style is very teeny and young- if you can imagine anyone over 21 wearing it then she probably will turn her nose up- this is why we're finding it impossible to find the perfect dress which is appropriate but doesn't compromise her style.

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Standrewsschool · 06/08/2021 22:04

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Comes in different colours

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Also available in different colours

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BrilliantBetty · 06/08/2021 22:13

French Connection sale:

Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
Help! 16 year old DD wedding guest dress! ?
TheNewGnuKnew · 06/08/2021 22:19

What about a jumpsuit?

www.next.co.uk/style/ls130774/R45262#R45262

www.next.co.uk/style/ls210253/P44908#P44908

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