Where in London to buy wedding guest dresses?

[ApolloandDaphne]

I am going to a wedding soon and I need a new dress. I am 60, 5"6" and a size 16 apple shape. I can spend a a bit of money on this dress and I am going to be in London soon. Which shops might suit my needs? It is a Scottish wedding and there will be a ceilidh so any dress needs to be light, comfortable and swishy! Thanks.

Department stores are your best bet - ask for a personal shopper?

Yes I will look in John Lewis for sure. I was just looking for any places that I might not know about that were specific to London. Maybe smaller specialist shops? Maybe they don't exist now.

What sort of budget?

Maybe up to £300.

For example Lalage in Beauchamp Place is very traditional/formal wedding guest and pretty expensive

Sorry Lalage is too expensive then

Some nice dresses though!

I think department store is probably your best bet- if not John Lewis then perhaps Selfridges?

I love Phase Eight for wedding outfits. Reiss or Whistles are also good. I'd probably head to Longacre in Covent Garden as they have a good selection of shops all near each other.

What's your style??? You don't need to go to a specific wedding guest dress shop. Depending on your tastes/personal style you can pick something up on the high street.

www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/dresses-you-love/products/victoria-teal-lollidot-print-angel-sleeve-mesh-midi-dress?variant=40991834898479

I like this style but I struggle a bit with man made fabrics.

This is rather pretty. https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-essie-floral-print-pleated-midi-dress-multi/p6217724?sku=241078095&size=16&sppc=2dx92700071605015103&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1xbZE3FoXecso9OGn1Doo7BB&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1xbZE3FoXecso9OGn1Doo7B&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0irLEkekxQxxT4e6Mjx2ZeeS91zRkYDAWKJJZVl7MZrlMH9t1WI4fMaAs3eEALwwwcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

My friend needed a dress for a wedding and went for the John Lewis personal shopping service and came away with three dresses. You tell them your budget, I think.

Also definitely check out Nancy Mac website for stunning non-man-made dresses.

Ohh Apollo I have just posted a similar thread
size wise we sound similar, I will keep popping back to see what you decide
good luck

That is nice. I may pop in and have a look at it. I have a Phase eight in the town I live in.

@ApolloandDaphne I thought the pleated skirt would be fun for a ceilidh!

Lovely range of frocks

https://www.bombshellhq.com

Arrange a trip to London to try on lots in their studio then buy online. Next, take a picture of the one you choose to an appointment at R&P for the perfect foundation garments

https://www.rigbyandpeller.com

All be sorted. Enjoy.