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Mother of the groom- can I wear this???

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Kenworthington · 10/02/2022 20:15

Before you all say don’t be ridiculous, you’ll look like the bride- there is no bride- it’s a gay wedding. I love this. lOVE it. Could get the floral one but of COURSE I want the cream one. Can I???????

www.needleandthread.com/products/genevieve-ruffle-gown-champagne

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UmbrellasAndToadstools25 · 10/02/2022 20:49

Just pointing out, the Vivienne Westward 'cartie boucher' is sold out in all sizes before you get too excited!

MrsPerfect12 · 10/02/2022 20:49

The red one is stunning

UmbrellasAndToadstools25 · 10/02/2022 20:49

Westwood.

viques · 10/02/2022 20:50

Sorry, that was about the first two dresses. I liked quite a few of the bombshell dresses though, quirky but not too “look at me, no don’t look at the bride, look at ME”

notthemum · 10/02/2022 20:50

@user1493494961

They're awful, (both of them). I wouldn't pay £4.50 for them let alone £450.
Sorry, this. Also, what height shape and age are you OP ? You don't have say but we might be able to come up with something.
Kenworthington · 10/02/2022 20:50

Ok I’m going to have another look at the Viv one. I’ll send him that one too….

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DiscoBadgers · 10/02/2022 20:51

How about this?

LizzieSiddal · 10/02/2022 20:51

Please wear the Westwood- send it to your son and ask him!

viques · 10/02/2022 20:51

Bride? I meant groom!

Kenworthington · 10/02/2022 20:51

Sold out? NOOOoOOOO

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Viviennemary · 10/02/2022 20:51

Hold up a sign 'look folks you thought there was no bride. Surprise surprise there is. And its meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Ridiculous.

Floydthebarber · 10/02/2022 20:52

No, you'll look like you are trying to make a statement about the lack of bride. If you go with a colour you will look like a bridesmaid.

StarbucksSmarterSister · 10/02/2022 20:52

there isn’t a bride
Exactly.

Much, much better to throw a huge party for your next big birthday and wear it at that when it will be you who is the centre of attention.

LoopyDream · 10/02/2022 20:52

Are they having a wedding around Easter because you’re describing my best friend and his fiancé!

Kshhuxnxk · 10/02/2022 20:52

It's too confusing - you'd look like you were trying to be the bride even though there isn't one so you'd be marrying your son?

Kenworthington · 10/02/2022 20:52

Hmmmm no weirdly I don’t like that @DiscoBadgers

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DiscoBadgers · 10/02/2022 20:52

Or this?

LizzieSiddal · 10/02/2022 20:52

You’ll also be-able to wear the Westwood dress again and again. (with a leather jacket for informal).

pictish · 10/02/2022 20:53

@Krapom

No - especially not in the floral or champagne. I’d be worried that anything too bridal might be mistaken as a comment about the lack of a bride.
Yes this occurred to me. I know YOU aren’t making such a statement but you know people and how basic they are…it’ll be ‘Do you think she’s trying to create a bride? How odd.’ etc.

If it’s off the wall you like, the Vivienne Westwood will suffice nicely. By your self description I’m going to say it’s very you. It will be a talking point of an entirely different tone. Awe I should think. Wink

Kenworthington · 10/02/2022 20:53

I’m 46, can’t remember who asked. I have a good waist, kind of a bit hourglass I guess? But not too much boob going on. Her really prefer to not wear a bra if I can avoid it

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thegreylady · 10/02/2022 20:54

I do think the ruffled ones look like 50s honeymoon nighties but I think you can wear what you want and you will feel beautiful and look beautiful 😘

pictish · 10/02/2022 20:54

@LizzieSiddal

You’ll also be-able to wear the Westwood dress again and again. (with a leather jacket for informal).
Yep. This too.
pictish · 10/02/2022 20:54

And wear a bra.

SalsaLove · 10/02/2022 20:55

It’s too extravagant for MOG. No matter how flamboyant they might be, you should be more conservative.

Pbbananabagel · 10/02/2022 20:55

www.monsoon.co.uk/marcia-embroidered-midi-dress-black-24291301.html Monsoon have gotten a lot cooler lately (or I’ve just gotten older Shock)

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