Can I wear a cream fur capelet to a winter wedding...

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....or is that too bride-y??? I've a dark green velvet dress to wear, but it's really plain, I'm looking for a way to jazz it up (also in my head have a peaky blinders/ Helen mccrory vibe, not that I'm anything near as foxy as she!)

Thoughts please?? 🤔

I'm a guest I should add! 😀

Are you Aunt Sarah?

Who she???

Bit too bridey I would think but it's up to you

Yeah I think you're probably right. Damn. How else can I make the dress more interesting, I'm trying not to buy anything new (or too expensive anyway)

How big is it? If it’s just to cover your shoulders it should be ok but if it’s your whole top half it’s a bit dodgy. Would a navy one work?

It's just a covering the shoulders thing, hang on I'll find a pic

Does it need to be interesting? I normally go for a bit of statement jewellery if I’m looking to make something less plain.

I wouldn’t (but not cos it’s too ‘bridey’) but because I imagine the cream fur will transfer all over the green velvet.

I’d go for something like this

www.ghost.co.uk/shawls

It needs to be a bit interesting because the dress is so plain - round neck, long sleeves, slight swing shape, knee length...I don't know where to start for statement jewellery either 😫my friend is super stylish and all the other guests are going to be really trendy and sophisticated

I never thought about the fur transfer - very good point, that rules that out!!

Aunt Sarah (skip to 7.30 for the relevant scene) was the first thing I thought of:

Actually I think you could get away with it with dark green, assuming bride is wearing white/cream. I'd check though - my friend wore dark green silk for her wedding dress...

Your dress sounds lovely. Where is it from?

I think no to cream - it might look a bit too 1950s Christmas movie.

@DisplayPurposesOnly hahahaha yea that might be a bit too realistic! Hehehhe

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie it's a Hobbs limited edition one, it's really lovely but quite stark- maybe fine if you look like Edie Sedgwick but my cheekbones alone won't carry it!

I’d go for an embroidered or embellished jacket or coat. I don’t wear knee length dresses so Im not suggesting short jackets would look good with it but this type of embellishment. You may need a coat the same length. You could certainly go for an embellished bag or shoes if that’s not your style.

Something like a leopard print might look good too depending on the rest of your style. It doesn’t need anything frou frou.

Definitely not a white fur mini cape - too bridal / bridesmaid-y in my mind!

I think something like an embroidered jacket as PP has suggested, or something like a jewelled belt for the dress?

Tbh not everything needs to be jazzed up - keeping it simple can look incredibly classy! A lovely dress and pair of shoes, the right bag (something small and understated) and a touch of sparkle on your jewellery (simple necklace and earrings) would look lovely.

A black embroidered shawl would create the point of interest. You can pin it (youtube) to hold a style.

something like this

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1135951318/kashmiri-embroidery-indian-shawl-stole?gbraid=0AAAAADutTMf6YrjeGAI9hVI1_SkXmLvNw&gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_d-weddings-accessories-wraps_and_shawls&utm_custom1=k_EAIaIQobChMIi-76zuzO-wIVpOjtCh27dwBgEAQYByABEgJr9fD_BwE_k&utm_content=go_12603689164_125109304012_508725294940_pla-354833840073_m__1135951318engb_525834982&utm_custom2=12603689164&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMf6YrjeGAI9hVI1_SkXmLvNw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi-76zuzO-wIVpOjtCh27dwBgEAQYByABEgJr9fD_BwE

or even a coat

www.riverisland.com/p/black-velvet-embroidered-kimono-761656?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi-76zuzO-wIVpOjtCh27dwBgEAQYBSABEgKkRfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Oh I'm liking the idea of something embellished, hadn't thought of that!

Maybe I should concentrate on some mega earrings and red lippy....

...and also thanks so much to everyone for suggestions - I lurk on S&B all the time ❤️

How about a sequin loose jacket or blazer like https://www.marksandspencer.com/relaxed-sequin-ruched-sleeve-blazer/p/clp60573242?color=CHAMPAGNE&prevPage=srp#intid=plpnavpidpg1pip6g2r3c1

Might get lots of use at this time of year

Now have that scene in my head! 😆

I've been eyeing up that jacket @FinallyHere but can't really justify it. If I was going to a winter wedding, I'd definitely be tempted.

Oh, pity. if the budget is an issue then i expect there are no good either: so called 'bridal' cover ups which come in a range of colours

www.helenmoore.com/products/swatch

Given the choice, Id go for the jacket, I think it would get a lot of wear over time but see that that's no use if the budget issue is now. My mother, who was a bit of a fashion junkie used to tell me that 'once you have the clothes, the occasion will turn up. I hated that saying at the time, now i begin to see the point. :-)