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Help me find a black wedding dress?

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CreepyQueen · 15/04/2023 17:23

Size 12.

Budget £250

Registry office wedding with meal after so nothing SUPER weddingy.

I do like lace and tulle.

Nothing strapless as I need to wear a bra. Would prefer top of arms covered.

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MetaDaughter · 15/04/2023 18:03

The N-a-P sale has a few black dresses at the top end of your budget.

This cut out front is Victoria Beckham (only the 14 available so might need altering).

This square neck is unfortunately twice your original budget, but beautiful. By The Row. (Possibly better if you’re planning for next Autumn.)

In either case you could add your own lace accoutrements!

Help me find a black wedding dress?
Help me find a black wedding dress?
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CreepyQueen · 15/04/2023 18:04

Thankyou!

I've attached some images from Google of what really catches my eye.

Trouble is anything similar seems to be at opposite ends of the price point. Either £40 on shein (and it's never going to look like photos) or its a full blown £3k wedding boutique dress

The 2nd one is probably too full, the skirt.

But I really like the lacey long sleeve top with a long skirt look

Help me find a black wedding dress?
Help me find a black wedding dress?
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quicklybeendrivenmad · 15/04/2023 18:07

meant to say short x

Mumof1andacat · 15/04/2023 18:13

MetaDaughter · 15/04/2023 17:34

Have you seen the OP’s budget, @Mumof1andacat ? That should indicate the level of design and quality she’s aiming for.

I was just suggesting some options

Florabelle · 15/04/2023 18:24

What size /shape are you ? I love looking for dresses….

Mumteedum · 15/04/2023 18:32

CreepyQueen · 15/04/2023 18:04

Thankyou!

I've attached some images from Google of what really catches my eye.

Trouble is anything similar seems to be at opposite ends of the price point. Either £40 on shein (and it's never going to look like photos) or its a full blown £3k wedding boutique dress

The 2nd one is probably too full, the skirt.

But I really like the lacey long sleeve top with a long skirt look

Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1417364853/black-puffy-bridal-tulle-dress-with-with?ref=share_v4_lx

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Black Puffy Bridal Tulle Dress With With Champagne Lining - Etsy UK

This Bridal Gowns & Separates item by SustainableArtDesign has 383 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from China. Listed on 31 Mar, 2023

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1417364853/black-puffy-bridal-tulle-dress-with-with?ref=share_v4_lx

ThingammyBob · 15/04/2023 18:38

Nancy Mac have some lovely dresses and jumpsuits

Help me find a black wedding dress?
Help me find a black wedding dress?
Poppins2016 · 15/04/2023 19:01

Thinking a little outside the box, but how about separates? Something like a black lace bodysuit and a tulle skirt could work and come within budget?

Poppins2016 · 15/04/2023 19:03

Cross posted with @Eggbuttie (great minds!), it took me ages to post due to child distraction! 😁

ODFOx · 15/04/2023 19:03

Under budget but black lace snd weddingy silkfred

Might be sold out in your size [[https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eightcollection-8-noelle-tapework-lace-maxi-dress-black/p109223639?size=14&s_ppc=2dx92700071605015103_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZTvobqs_gIVTdPtCh3okAgxEAQYJCABEgIonvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Poppins2016 · 15/04/2023 19:03

Cross posted with @Eggbuttie (great minds!), it took me ages to post due to child distraction! 😁

snazzlealpaca · 15/04/2023 19:19

Maybe possibilities?
https://www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-evangelina-floral-embroidered-maxi-dress-black/p109648135
https://www.johnlewis.com/l-k-bennett-lisbet-lace-dress-black/p109577644

This could be nice with a lace jacket or overshirt: