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Wedding guest dress - is this too informal?

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WomanStanleyWoman2 · 24/04/2023 17:12

I’m guessing a few of these will be coming up over the next few weeks!

I’m going to a cousin’s wedding at a country hotel this summer. There’s no dress code, but I don’t want to look too casual. I really like this dress - and while I’d typically go for more reddish/purple colours, I actually really like the green. I feel I could wear it again too.

I’m 5ft 11, big 12 to small 14 with dark colour hair and green eyes. I think the colours and pattern would suit me, but it’s a bit floatier than I’d usually choose, so I was wondering if something more “structured” might be better (more formal looking)? Views welcome:

https://www.johnlewis.com/urban-touch-floral-print-dipped-hem-midi-dress/green-multi/p109686643?size=10&s_ppc=2dx92700076125526695_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwrpOiBhBVEiwA_473dK_xcYhZCFzV7OYNYpa8-aG8klEvNMF3rx_98g6m4PPlq021nR9bwRoC9xEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

OP posts:
Dixiechickonhols · 30/04/2023 12:56

AlwaysTheGoodGirl · 30/04/2023 01:01

I got the dress!!! 💜

Looks lovely on you

Tomasinabombadil · 03/05/2023 19:42

Looks lovely, will suit either formal or informal wedding and summer garden parties.
Hope you bought it & loved it because looking on the link today, it has sold out in both of your sizes. 🙂

tolerable · 03/05/2023 21:12

perfect x

MsStyles · 03/05/2023 21:17

It’s beautiful! Wish I hadn’t seen this thread though as I’ve just bought it now too.

Enjoy the wedding!

Aquamarine1029 · 03/05/2023 22:10

AlwaysTheGoodGirl · 30/04/2023 01:01

I got the dress!!! 💜

I'm so happy for the update. You look gorgeous! It's perfect on you.

Snoopsnoggysnog · 03/05/2023 22:48

Ooh I got this dress about 2 months ago in the darker blue colour and it is stunning.
I haven’t worn it yet but have a couple of summer things coming up.
glad to see the love for it on here (and hoping none of you are coming to the same events I’m going to this year)

AlwaysTheGoodGirl · 11/05/2023 14:27

Back to this dress! What shoes would go with it? I am imagining those wedge espadrille things might look nice, but I don't want anything too high. Seeing as I live in trainers and DMs, I'm not up with these ladylike things, so any advice would be very welcome 😣

VerbenaGirl · 11/05/2023 18:17

No - it's perfect.

Whereisthesummer · 11/05/2023 19:43

Perfect 😍 maybe with some bright coloured shoes / bag and fascinator

RichPetunia · 11/05/2023 20:36

Lovely

Elchupacabra · 11/05/2023 23:23

It's a gorgeous dress, just perfect for a wedding. Have a look at these lovely gold block heels from Next, very comfortable and a soft insole. I didn't even have to take Ibuprofen before I wore them 🙈

www.next.co.uk/style/st304830/U39227#U39227

ThankYouVeryMuchGerry · 12/05/2023 00:02

So wish I hadn't clicked on this thread - just bought it in two colours, OH is going to kill me!

Roselilly36 · 12/05/2023 08:03

Really lovely dress, perfect for a wedding.

katseyes7 · 12/05/2023 19:41

I'm not a fan of prints, but that's lovely!

Snippit · 12/05/2023 19:50

It’s beautiful, I hope it’s a lovely sunny day.

Chuzzle · 12/05/2023 19:58

That's beautiful.

Mandyjack · 12/05/2023 20:30

It's definitely not casual

river2 · 12/05/2023 20:57

is it really long? I love this dress but I'm only 5ft 2. Thinking of treating myself!

Mammyloveswine · 13/05/2023 09:48

I wore this exact dress for my sisters wedding!

blahblahblah1654 · 13/05/2023 10:07

It's lovely. Did you buy it op? I'm only 5 foot 1 so I'd look like an Oompa Loompa in it unfortunately!

Oldraver · 13/05/2023 11:36

Oh I love it

Bunnycat101 · 18/05/2023 22:41

Just to redirect this… I ordered this dress off the back of the thread and it arrived today. I really like it so thank you. Also think you’ve started a trend and this will be like the Zara dress a few years ago that everyone seemed to have. Hopefully we can all avoid each other 😂

SuzieReed · 21/05/2023 21:17

Great dress!

OhMerseyMe · 22/05/2023 00:37

I really like the dress and think it would be appropriate for a wedding; however, read the reviews - not very positive unfortunately.

NoThanksymm · 07/08/2023 14:45

I hope you did. It’s lovely.

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