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Help! I've got the shoes and bag but can't find the outfit!

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Theothersideof40 · 09/08/2021 08:47

I've got the shoes and bag that I like for a wedding in two weeks, but can't find an outfit!
I did have a dress but decided I didn't like it, so just stuck with these now.
Can anyone help me find something, I seem to be going round in circles.
I'm 5'4ft and slightly pear shaped if this helps. Probably £60 budget on the dress.
Thank you ☺️

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SeasonFinale · 09/08/2021 14:33

Another vote for the navy and yes a fascinator in the same colour as the bag and shows will look lovely.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2021 14:37

The blue dress looks great. I like the flowered one too, but it looks as if it might crumple quite badly, if that bothers you.

Try googling 'Embellished headband' - there are lots of pretty ones.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2021 14:45

Or just a plain pink satin one, maybe plaited.

justaweeone · 09/08/2021 15:25

'justaweeone sorry not ignoring you, just got back from a few nights away and Dad's birthday tomorrow, so just mad rushing around!'
No worries, life is busy!
The silk Fred dress is lovely but so is your other navy one
I ended up wearing a fascinator to a wedding recently and debated whether to or not. In the end I did and most people had hats or fascinators even thought word on the street is that fascinators aren't fashionable anymore.
Navy I think would work best as it's flows upward as the same colour as the dress if you know what I mean( I'm not very tall so was trying to give myself a bit more heightGrin) so I chose one the same colour as my dress
I got a bargainous one in TK Maxx for £6!
You'll look fab!

Theothersideof40 · 09/08/2021 17:45

Thanks everyone, the navy dress it is then!
(Although I may order the Silk Fred Bardot just to see)!
I quite like this fascinator www.claires.com/large-fascinator-bow-headband---navy-42977.html?lang=en_GB&cgid=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=_dm|pcrid|523086595106|pkw||pmt||slid||pid||&gclid=CjwKCAjwpMOIBhBAEiwAy5M6YItUUBIw5itiM5Jk0XhsfdGAVhw4Qq2n5qQJvqNLCBKtnrrIR7tsmxoChzgQAvD_BwE

Also does anyone know where you can get clear bra straps from? Do they still do them?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 09/08/2021 17:47

Also does anyone know where you can get clear bra straps from? Do they still do them?

I found some on eBay about a year ago.

SquirryTheSquirrel · 09/08/2021 17:48

Yes, just looked and there are loads available.

Tina221 · 09/08/2021 17:58

Your outfit looks really lovely. Enjoy the wedding 💐 I buy clear bra straps from M&S

Theothersideof40 · 09/08/2021 18:05

@SquirryTheSquirrel I looked too, but most of the reviews say they snap when wearing them! I didn't check eBay though, so Illhave a look now thanks. I'm sure I bought some from George/Asda a few years ago, so will have to have a look in there.
Thanks @Tina221 are they ok from Mark's and Spencer?

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Tina221 · 09/08/2021 18:37

Hi @Theothersideof40 they're are great, I haven't had any snap. I think Primark sells them but I haven't tried them out

Theothersideof40 · 10/08/2021 09:13

@Tina221 thank you. Off on a shopping trip tomorrow for DD birthday so will have a good look around

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ProfessorInkling · 10/08/2021 10:06

OP you look great in the navy, but could you link to the Next dress please? I love it.

JonSnowIsALoser · 10/08/2021 21:38

Yes, the navy dress is brilliant. Have fun!

It may be too late now, but fir any future purchases of that sort I recommend the Secret Sales website - designer clothes at 60-70% off. Your shoes and bag are very Ted Baker style - there are a few perfect ones there, like this one: www.secretsales.com/5f99986ae8dc3-ted-baker-ted-baker-jaazmin-fantasia-scallop-mini-dress-in-pale-pink-pink/

JonSnowIsALoser · 10/08/2021 21:40

Marks and Spencer sells clear bra straps.

Theothersideof40 · 10/08/2021 21:59

@ProfessorInkling it's a girl in mind dress. I'll try and link it.

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Lulu1919 · 10/08/2021 22:06

Blue is lovely
You could wear fascinator or a headband with a bit of something in it ...in blue or colour of bag...even add some more colour with a coloured scarf / shawl / pashmina ?

Lulu1919 · 10/08/2021 22:09

Like this buy just over shoulders or draped over arms and around your back

Help!  I've got the shoes and bag but can't find the outfit!
Tina221 · 11/08/2021 22:22

Hi @Theothersideof40 you're very welcome. I hope you had a great day on your DD's birthday and have a lovely time at the wedding too 💐

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