Style & Beauty
July Wedding
TooSmallForTheMembrane · 25/01/2023 10:54
Just looking for some ideas for my cousin’s wedding. I’m (very) early 30s, dark blonde, blue eyes, warm colouring, curvy size 10-12 - somewhere between hourglass and pear shaped.
Modest budget but I’m happy for suggestions in any price range for some inspiration! What would you wear?
AuntieStella · 25/01/2023 11:13
What style of clothes do you like?
50s shape? Column? Old-fashioned tea dresses?
Any preferred (or loathed) colours or patterns?
TooSmallForTheMembrane · 25/01/2023 16:12
Honestly, I don’t really know! I’ll give anything a try. I’d prefer to look classy rather than looking like I’m trying to look young/trendy and I like to make the most of my waist, but otherwise I wear pretty much any style or colour.
AuntieStella · 25/01/2023 20:48
See if you like any of there:
www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-darlene-fold-over-neck-dress/p6380689
www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-lila-colour-block-midi-dress-navy-multi/p6243379
www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-floral-midi-dress-blue-multi/p109680676
www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-floral-printed-midi-dress-light-blue-multi/p109755587
www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-petite-carly-floral-print-midi-dress-pink-multi/p6175756
www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-bethany-floral-mesh-midi-dress-green-multi/green-multi/p109188547
AuntieStella · 25/01/2023 20:50
And this for a £££ option - but do you like the style?
suzyhamilton.co.uk/shop/classic-kelly-circle-dress-in-cloth-w9084/
notasgreenasiamcabbagelooking · 26/01/2023 07:25
I'm a similar size and shape to you and wore this dress to a wedding, which was pretty flattering and got a few compliments.
www.asos.com/es/morgan/vestido-midi-multicolor-sin-mangas-con-cuello-de-pico-y-diseno-de-chevron-de-punto-de-morgan/prd/203394059?clr=multicolor&colourWayId=203394067&SearchQuery=morgan
I'm in Spain so I hope the link works OK.
Salacia · 26/01/2023 08:03
I’d have a look on a site like Wolf and Badger or inspiration/smaller brands - more interesting than anything on the high street atm and supporting smaller businesses!
Hope and Ivy have some very pretty embroidered dresses this one is lovely and has a great reduction in the sale which would work for a summer wedding.
Bananadramallamas · 26/01/2023 08:17
That first dress in teal is lovely. With nice shoes and accessories you could get a few "occasion" wears from it.
RandomersAssociation · 26/01/2023 08:31
RandomersAssociation · 26/01/2023 08:55
Although I’ve just realised the second doesn’t meet your specifications. Sorry!
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