Urgent help needed- Winter Wedding

Whatcaniwear · 2021-12-27T07:55:15+00:00

I really need some help. I am attending a wedding in two weeks and have nothing to wear. I am in my 40's, only 5'3 and a size 8. Budget ideally under £200 for shoes/boots and a dress. Everything I like is black and I look awful in black. I am pale and currently growing my hair after chemo so do not have a lot of confidence!

mrssmiling · 27/12/2021 08:08

John Lewis have their sale on - easy to search. Nancy Mac might be a little over budget, but they have some beautiful dresses, including coloured velvets.

mrssmiling · 27/12/2021 08:09

www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/seasonal-outfit-inspiration
Hope you find something you love.

Rainbowqueeen · 27/12/2021 08:19

Coast is often suggested on here for wedding dresses
Can you give sone idea of your best features, parts you want to hide, preferred length and colours ??

AdaColeman · 27/12/2021 08:29

Another vote for John Lewis. They have 50% off dresses at the moment, plus they have a range of search options, to help narrow down your search including colour, so you are sure to find something. They have some nice brands too.

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Whatcaniwear · 27/12/2021 08:36

I love the Nancy Mac dresses! However, (apart from cost) the timings will be very tight! I really love the Nancy Mac velvet jumpsuit.

I love the idea of velvet jumpsuit for a winter wedding. I am very little so patterns do tend to swamp me. I like empire lines. I do not want to look too old!

Thank you for trying to help.

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happytoday73 · 27/12/2021 08:40

Are you near enough to John Lewis to book a person shopper session...

Had never heard of Nancy mac... But oh my the have gorgeous stuff

PanettoneSeason · 27/12/2021 08:41

@Whatcaniwear

www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-piper-velvet-jumpsuit-teal/p5827669

What about something like this? The colour is beautiful 😊

Jumpingintochristmas · 27/12/2021 09:10

We attended a wedding the last week of November and one of the guests wore this. She looked stunning!

Had I not asked where it was from I would have assumed Reiss or Wolf and Badger etc. She wore it with expensive shoes and clutch bag and a fur coat.

mrssmiling · 27/12/2021 09:49

I really think the Nancy Mac one is gorgeous. An investment piece that would not date.
This is also available in an 8. www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/velvet-puffed-sleeve-jumpsuit

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Whatcaniwear · 27/12/2021 13:28

Oh goodness... I cannot thank you all enough. I adore the Nancy Mac jumpsuits but I am just not sure how much wear I would get out of it! I am going to see what other velvet jumpsuits I can find although I have a feeling nothing else will compare. I would not have thought to look at PLT ...I will widen my search. I really like the PLT one but I would need to buy a strapless bra which could be tricky due to surgery leaving me rather wonky! I like the Monsoon one too...Cannot work out if that style may look better on my small frame than a jumpsuit with wide legs? Any thoughts?

Our nearest JL is an hour away. However, I would have to take the children with me so it is easier to shop online.

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Greys007 · 27/12/2021 13:38

@Whatcaniwear

Oh goodness... I cannot thank you all enough. I adore the Nancy Mac jumpsuits but I am just not sure how much wear I would get out of it! I am going to see what other velvet jumpsuits I can find although I have a feeling nothing else will compare. I would not have thought to look at PLT ...I will widen my search. I really like the PLT one but I would need to buy a strapless bra which could be tricky due to surgery leaving me rather wonky! I like the Monsoon one too...Cannot work out if that style may look better on my small frame than a jumpsuit with wide legs? Any thoughts?

Our nearest JL is an hour away. However, I would have to take the children with me so it is easier to shop online.

@Whatcaniwear That was my thinking with the Monsoon one 😊 I think it would definitely suit someone quite petite!

honeylemonteaforme · 27/12/2021 13:52

More info please!

Body shape, patterns or plains, usual colouring are you eg a summer pale or a winter pale

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 27/12/2021 13:55

Hi M&S do a mastectomy strapless bra which is good.

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Whatcaniwear · 27/12/2021 14:06

honeylemonteaforme I have no idea about colouring! I am just pale skinned with brown hair. I prefer plain colours as patterns can be overpowering on my frame. I am little but with curves.

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco thank you. Bra ordered!

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honeylemonteaforme · 27/12/2021 20:26

https://www.wallis.co.uk/petite-wine-sleeveless-buckle-wide-leg-jumpsuit

SnowdropSally · 27/12/2021 20:28

@honeylemonteaforme

[[https://www.wallis.co.uk/petite-wine-sleeveless-buckle-wide-leg-jumpsuit]]

Lovely jumpsuit, however I have it and going to the toilet is a bloody nightmare.

sergeantmajor · 27/12/2021 21:04

Have a look at Silk Fred. I have made a couple of successful dress purchases from there recently.

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 27/12/2021 22:07

Glad you've ordered the bra. With your hair, have you tried a really nice headband, try Anthropologie or Oliver Bonas (ps I'm 3 years down the line and it's gets easier) x

Jumpingintochristmas · 27/12/2021 23:39

Honestly if you have ordered the bra try ordering the PLT jumpsuit, I was astounded how good it looked on.

Regardless of choice I hope this thread has helped you to look outside your comfort zone, I know that can’t be easy right now x

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Whatcaniwear · 28/12/2021 07:17

Thank you all. I have ordered a few jumpsuits to try...hoping they arrive very soon as I will then have to find a bag and shoes/boots :).

I will also look into headbands as I am currently trying to pull off pretty little slides that were my daughters! Great idea, thank you.

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