Where can I find a beautiful wedding guest dress?

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A very close family member is getting married next month (in the UK where we are) and I have nothing suitable to wear. I understand that Google exists but I feel like I’ve been on every website and now need recommendations.

Possibly relevant information:
*I’m 5’3”
*Early 30s
*Size 8-10 (although more like a 10 after a week of turkey, sausage rolls and wine).
*I’d ideally like nothing too fitted around the middle as I have a c-section overhang that I can’t rid myself of for love nor money.
*It’s a winter wedding so I’d like some wintery colours if possible.

People of Mumsnet can you help?

Ghost have beautiful dresses. Might not be to your taste though. What do you think?

www.ghost.co.uk/petulia-dress-d03g025-z46

www.ghost.co.uk/emilia-dress-blue-floral-d03g009-y98

www.ghost.co.uk/millie-dress-d03g003-z70

www.ghost.co.uk/clothing/dresses#?page=3

this from M&S but by Hobbs is lovely - the photos don't do it justice.

I would love to swoosh about in this if I were a size 10 but it may be too long for you?

Self-Portrait and Rixo would be my first stops.

Ba&sh have some lovely things in wintery colours. This is a really flattering fit ba-sh.com/uk/p/dress-gigi-bordeaux-3664784391890.html

www.marksandspencer.com/satin-v-neck-tie-sleeve-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60524032?color=DARKPURPLE&prevPage=srp

https://www.prettylittlething.com/emerald-green-long-sleeve-pleated-midi-dress.html?utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=googleeshopping&utmcontent=uk&utmmterm=producttarget&istCompanyId=3b233929-048d-4b79-a672-b37827e7282d&istFeedId=995a7449-4b91-4f81-8010-f9c5da786479&istItemId=wlmtrwpit&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlNyJp2NdYUqXrXsMp2LDHH-y5-3HACSS5FPAdDVTWSzstkmx9DL292hoCNhwQAvDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&refresh=1640946418771

I’ve been recommending the gorgeous velvet dresses at Reformation to everyone wedding-bound recently. But they seem to be running out in the sale. (And I still haven’t bought one for myself!)

I have a few Nancy Mac dresses which I adore!
I have worn them for special occasions.

Thank you so much for your responses. I’ve never heard of some of these - I lost my sense of style during lockdown so can’t wait to get looking at these this evening!

Frock and frill , needle and thread , hope and ivy ...

Sensing a theme

What’s your budget ?

Some great ideas already but vary widely in price, if you have a budget in mind we could narrow it down for you.

I quite like Closet London.

Ah yes, that’d helpful, wouldn’t it? Ideally under £100 but could stretch to £150 if I saw the one (I’d have to persuade a few more couples I know to get married so I could recycle it haha).

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: www.marksandspencer.com/floral-v-neck-tie-front-skater-dress/p/clp22526308?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

This www.monsoon.co.uk/shelly-plain-velvet-dress-red-24162524.html
Or this www.monsoon.co.uk/kim-spot-midi-dress-green-24163666.html
This but it may be too long

Also this is one I love but have nowhere to wear it www.monsoon.co.uk/artisan-studio-bandini-printed-dress-teal-24025779.html

Boden

This lovely Celia Britwell dress from Next

I'd go for something a bit more luxe fabric wise I think. This satin number is a bargain
www.asos.com/river-island/river-island-puff-sleeve-satin-midi-dress-in-dark-green/prd/22967863

Sorry not in your size I see
What about coast
www.coastfashion.com/satin-jacquard-long-sleeve-wrap-midi-dress/ACC03058.html?color=106

I’ve never bought from here myself, but Bombshell have some gorgeous dresses and gowns in jewel toned velvet. Some are flared or they have draping which could help hide a tummy.

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses?usf_sort=bestselling

Have you considered renting?

hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/wedding-guest-dresses

Try the Oxfam online shop- they have lots of lovely dresses, many of which are 'brand new with tags' or 'new without tags':

onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/quiz-striped-skater-dress-blue-black-size-10/product/HD_300628761?sku=HD_300628761

onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/hobbs-dress-fuschia-size-10/product/HD_300607225?sku=HD_300607225 [Hobbs, new , £40]

onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/karen-millen-one-shoulder-mini-dress-navy-cream-size-10/product/HD_300601105?sku=HD_300601105 [Karen Millen £36]

onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/bnwt-monsoon-off-the-shoulder-dress-red-size-10/product/HD_300551403?sku=HD_300551403 [monsoon, £45]

and plenty others!

We need to stop buying new clothes – and save the planet (or at least, that’s one of my any new year’s resolutions… !.(😊)

notacooldad how do you find the sizing with Nancy Mac dresses. My dd is getting married in September and I'm currently losing weight and hope to be down to a 16 by then.

@notacooldad

I have a few Nancy Mac dresses which I adore! I have worn them for special occasions.

Oh my goodness. I need to lose 5 stone and save up! Those jumpsuits are beautiful 😍