Winter wedding guest dress
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GurningGolfer · 05/08/2022 13:34
Hi I'm going to a wedding in late November, I want something weather appropriate probably with tights and something comfortable enough to wear with my 2 kids around me! Ideally midi length, I'm currently a size 16 hoping to be 14 at that stage (was a size 22 on a rigid exercise regime!) I'm very large busted and an hourglass shape. Any ideas?! Thanks!
Albgo · 05/08/2022 13:35
Following as I'm in an identical position - and size
GurningGolfer · 05/08/2022 13:36
Oh fantastic, hope we get some ideas I'm clueless with fashion.
yonce · 05/08/2022 13:44
I wore a deep jewel toned green dress (mid calf) that had a wrap around the waist area and a slightly off shoulder look to a winter wedding last year - similar to this but with an actual wrap waist and slightly skater skirt bottom. It was the scuba like material so skimmed really well and was so so flattering.
yonce · 05/08/2022 13:45
Sorry attached 😂
GurningGolfer · 05/08/2022 15:36
Thats lovely, I never wear green but I am brunette with slightly olive skin so maybe I should.
yonce · 05/08/2022 15:53
GurningGolfer · 05/08/2022 15:36
Thats lovely, I never wear green but I am brunette with slightly olive skin so maybe I should.
I'm also brunette (albeit pasty!) and got so many compliments on the colour - it'll make you look fab especially with olive skin. The wrap hid my tummy (where I hold my weight) and gave a subtle cleavage to distract 😂 it was the first wedding guest dress I'd felt good in and the midi length was so flattering and kept me warm!
waltzingparrot · 05/08/2022 18:38
I love a velvet dress for a winter wedding
www.asos.com/closet-london/closet-london-kimono-sleeve-velvet-midi-dress-with-wrap-tie-in-plum/prd/200990699?irgwc=1&clickid=_mryrax0h1okfbmio63lkgsbzce2xv9b2yxig3nic00&affid=25379&pubref=97233
GurningGolfer · 06/08/2022 10:18
Oh yes a velvet dress would be beautiful- just off to google. I've found these on oasis and these dobby dresses (in 3 colours) are so lovely but not sure they'd be suitable for a winter wedding? I also love the Lyanna one.
What do we think about the lace one? I'm using the plus size section as I have a J cup chest so find they fit better. Thanks.
GurningGolfer · 06/08/2022 10:33
Too much? I do like this one but not sure if it's too much for a wedding.
MilitantFawcett · 06/08/2022 10:55
Not too much at all, that’s beautiful! We’ve got our Civil Partnership in October, very small, no real ceremony but I want to look nice and I’m very similar shape and size to you OP so watching this thread for inspiration. @yonce that green dress is wonderful, where was it from?
GurningGolfer · 06/08/2022 11:01
MilitantFawcett · 06/08/2022 10:55
Not too much at all, that’s beautiful! We’ve got our Civil Partnership in October, very small, no real ceremony but I want to look nice and I’m very similar shape and size to you OP so watching this thread for inspiration. @yonce that green dress is wonderful, where was it from?
Thanks, what did you think of the oasis dresses just out of interest?
MilitantFawcett · 06/08/2022 11:44
Honestly they aren’t my cup of tea, but I’m not floral and or romantic at all! I think velvet would be more practical for November too, especially if it’s a church wedding.
yonce · 06/08/2022 12:21
@MilitantFawcett I got mine from boohoo I think - or chi chi London, was under £100 if I remember!
jellybe · 06/08/2022 13:03
GurningGolfer · 06/08/2022 10:33
Too much? I do like this one but not sure if it's too much for a wedding.
I think that's perfect! I love their dresses.
jellybe · 06/08/2022 13:06
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I have this one from them that I wear for Christmas parties with tights and red shoes. I feel fabulous in it.
StStephensTower · 06/08/2022 16:03
I saw this earlier, looks good for dressing up with accessories but also comfortable
www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/jersey-pleat-skirt-maxi-dress
HannahDefoesTrenchcoat · 06/08/2022 18:33
If you like vintagey style at all Would you consider something like this
www.littlewingsfactory.com/products/marianne-navy-swing-dress-and-jacket-twin-set?_pos=8&_sid=9bb6cb7d2&_ss=r
or lots of plain and patterns here in a dress without jacket
www.littlewingsfactory.com/collections/the-liana-1/Liana
Sheffieldissunny · 06/08/2022 19:34
GurningGolfer · 06/08/2022 10:33
Too much? I do like this one but not sure if it's too much for a wedding.
I think it looks really good. The oasis dresses look more practical with kids, but this one looks fabulous
MilitantFawcett · 06/08/2022 20:13
Have to say thank you to this thread for introducing me to Pretty Kitty. In my head I’m Jane Russell so this is perfect!
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 07/08/2022 12:18
Agree that velvet could be lovely, although hard to tell quality from those pics. The one that @waltzingparrot posted is a gorgeous colour.
This one is a lovely colour too
The floral ones look a bit ordinary/dull imo. I think if you want to go floral, it needs to be really deep colouring imo - this sort of thing maybe?
How do you feel about animal print? The colours in this are beautifully autumnal, and the All Saints silk mix dresses feel beautiful.
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