What do you think of this Ghost Wedding Dress?

[RubiesandRose]

I’m getting married in September, we are both mid-fifties and have been married before. It’s a small register office wedding with immediate family, followed by a family meal and then an evening party with family and friends. I have toyed with a mid length wedding dress but not really feeling it and my fiancé after chatting about the wedding is hoping to see me in a full length dress.

I really liked this Ghost dress online and managed to order it with a 10% discount. It’s a small which looked tiny on the hanger, and I still can’t believe it actually fitted. It needs a good steam, but does it suit me and my figure or is too hippy?

I like simple styles and unfussy necklines, definitely no plunging fronts. I’m wearing heels in the photo but would get a very slightly higher pair which would lift the length.

I don’t want to make the wrong decision, so would appreciate honest (but kind) thoughts please.

I really like it!

Beautiful - you look stunning! My close friend had a Ghost dress for her wedding - she is friends with Kathrine Hammett though and got it free! Looked amazing, lovely fabric, simple design.

Oh I love it! And I'd love to have your hips, it looks beautiful 😍 congratulations!

I disagree about wearing a belt.

The impact of the dress depends on the waterfall style sleeve frills being the only embellishment, and adding a belt would reduce that effect.
You would be very lucky to find the same fabric in a belt, so you would have to go for a contrast, again reducing the impact of the sleeves.

The dress is lovely and you look fantastic in it.

You have a great figure but I don’t think it is flattering on you, sorry. It would be better if it fishtailed a bit more - it’s quite well balanced between the shoulders and hips but the way it sort of tails off below the knees instead of flaring emphasises the size of your hips.

I love the ruggle sleaves as it gives it quite a romantic feel but it is not over powering as the rest of the dress is very classy and simple.

@AdaColeman

I disagree about wearing a belt. The impact of the dress depends on the waterfall style sleeve frills being the only embellishment, and adding a belt would reduce that effect. You would be very lucky to find the same fabric in a belt, so you would have to go for a contrast, again reducing the impact of the sleeves.

I agree.

No belt. Minimal jewellery. Fantastic jewelled headband for some bling!

You have an amazing figure but I do think it bulks you out at the bottom and I'm not sure about the sleeves. All a bit heavy and fussy

That’s lovely and you look fab. Just get some smoothing undies. Also don’t add a belt. I’ve no idea why but always on these threads soneone looks at a beautiful dress, exactly how the designer imagined it and someone says,,shove a belt on it. 😂

It’s fabulous and imo doesn’t need a belt at all 💐

You look absolutely stunning. Go for it and feel fabulous x

You look great!

Gosh you will make a beautiful bride!! It is stunning on you.

gorgeous

I think it looks a bit tight around your hips, but wish I had your figure. I’ve been looking at Wedding Dresses with my daughter (she’s got a figure just like you) and didn’t like the clingy material on her, so that may be clouding my judgement. I also think it needs some sparkle around the waist. Congratulations on your Wedding.

@Rosebuud

That’s lovely and you look fab. Just get some smoothing undies. Also don’t add a belt. I’ve no idea why but always on these threads soneone looks at a beautiful dress, exactly how the designer imagined it and someone says,,shove a belt on it. 😂

Yes! No belt, doesn't need it. Just some smoothing undies and simple jewellery.

Beautiful bride

I am going to honest. Its your wedding and your dress and I wish you all the best bit ot looks lumpy and I think you will spend the whole day sucking in and even then you won't be happy. Why not go for a boned top half and enjoy your tiny waist and hips

It's a gorgeous dress and doesn't need any bling or accessories adding to it. You look fantastic, don't change a thing. I

I think it looks lovely, but with the caveat of asking does your tummy bloat when you eat? If it does, then you might not be able to eat all day, which isn't fun!

@Purpleavocado

I think it looks lovely, but with the caveat of asking does your tummy bloat when you eat? If it does, then you might not be able to eat all day, which isn't fun!

Who cares, she says she’s spare material, a bit of bloat after a meal is irrelevant. I mean goodness. She looks lovely. Not eating all day to avoid a bit of bloat is so unhealthy.

I think you look fabulous and it’s perfect

Gorgeous dress, elegant, understated and shows off your figure to perfection.

It's beautiful. If you're feeling self-conscious about your hips or tummy (which I don't think you should!) you could use Spanx or similar. Make sure you wear them for a few hours before the day, though, to make sure they're comfortable.

Absolutely stunning, sophisticated and incredibly classy and elegant.