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How would you accessorise this dress?

31 replies

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 14:21

For a winter wedding? I'm stuck!!

How would you accessorise this dress?
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soanco68 · 20/10/2021 14:25

With a cute white faux fur stole or bolero, pearl jeweller, black gloves preferable long and black shoes as high As you can and flesh coloured tights/stockings with a seam And a black clutch bag, if a hat is required very small and black
Really go 50s and enjoy it

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 20/10/2021 14:32

That dress with white faux fur would just look like Mrs Claus fancy dress! Grin

I think a long dark coat, to take off inside. Heeled sandals, maybe metallic or embellished, and a sparkly bag. Dangly earrings rather than necklace - don't detract from the amazing neckline.

stalkersaga · 20/10/2021 14:39

Oy vey, it's quite va va voom.

I agree with some kind of cape/bolero to cover up the top, especially for the ceremony, but I'd go fawn/neutral rather than necessarily white. Block heels. I agree earrings only.

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 15:32

Love the ideas so far thank you!
Is it too va va voom for a wedding do you think?!?

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stalkersaga · 20/10/2021 15:34

I don't think it's too much for a wedding, but I would accessorise it in a nonsexy way as much as possible. have some way of covering your shoulders and cleav a bit for the ceremony, no sky high stilettoes, no necklace nestled in your cleavage, etc.

SophieKat1982 · 20/10/2021 15:38

I’d wear a nice little mohair or similar cardigan with 3/4 sleeves and a glitzy bracelet and maybe brooch during the daytime. It’s a lovely dress!!

ShowMeHow · 20/10/2021 15:44

Hmm with a jumper gloves and Ugg’s especially if in a freezing church

HollowTalk · 20/10/2021 16:04

It makes me think of that photo of Sophia Loren at her son's wedding, where the bride is glaring at her new MIL.

HollowTalk · 20/10/2021 16:04

This one:

How would you accessorise this dress?
whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 16:23

@HollowTalk oh crikey really?! That's not quite what I was going for! Confused

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DameMaureen · 20/10/2021 16:24

@HollowTalk

This one:
That's Raquel Welch ?
HighNetGirth · 20/10/2021 16:25

A little cape type thing in organza or similar sheer-ish fabric, in the same colour as the dress, plus low heels and earrings.

HollowTalk · 20/10/2021 16:27

Oh sorry, yes, it's Raquel Welch. I just wouldn't like the OP to get the same look from the bride!

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 17:28

Haha I would not want looks like that either! Maybe will have to re-think!!

I don't know if it makes much difference but it is quite a formal dress code.

Groom and groomsmen in tux's

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PackedintheUK · 20/10/2021 17:50

I think it's a nice dress for a Christmas party but not for a wedding and practically impossible to cover up be warm without ruining it.

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 19:41

Ok interesting points thank you all.

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Mammyloveswine · 20/10/2021 20:15

Oh I love it! Faux fur jacket in a neutral shade, small pillbox hat in black or the same shade as the dress.. Sky high stilletos absolutely!

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2021 20:16

I wouldn’t. Less is more.

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 20:25

Grin I actually love it!
But it's dividing the crowd!
I certainly wouldn't want to appear inappropriately underdressed

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Findingthelight1 · 20/10/2021 20:26

Depends on the wedding... it's a bit much for your typical church/stately home daytime affair and may get raised eyebrows. For a black tie, more evening-do style occasion then it's lovely.

DameMaureen · 20/10/2021 21:36

I don't really like people with tits out at weddings - it's not your show .

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 22:50

Wow. Thanks Maureen.

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WTF475878237NC · 20/10/2021 22:51

Are you hoping to get lucky?

Beetle76 · 20/10/2021 23:03

Are you a guest? Or MoB type of role. I think it’s fabulous! But I’d certainly be more covered up for the ceremony part or photos, just because, I suppose.
The only time it will look inappropriate is if it’s a style you wouldn’t normally wear and are self conscious in it!

whattowear21 · 20/10/2021 23:04

Thanks to those who were helpful and kind, I appreciated your advice.

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