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Which dress?

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Silky12 · 28/04/2023 09:26

I’m going to a wedding in June and the dress code on the invites is cocktail dress. I usually just wear a nice summer dress to weddings so I’m not really sure if anything I already have is smart enough. I’ve found a couple a like, do any of them look suitable? For reference I’m 5ft4 and size 10.

Which dress?
Which dress?
Which dress?
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kkneat · 28/04/2023 09:33

I think number 1 could pass as a cocktail dress (it’s a lovely dress) but not 2 and 3 which I would describe as summer dresses and too casual to be described as cocktail dresses. When I think of cocktail dresses I would think of evening dresses so something you would not wear ordinarily in the day IMO

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Silky12 · 28/04/2023 09:40

@kkneat this is my dilemma, the wedding is in the day so it complicates matters!

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cathyandclare · 28/04/2023 09:50

I'm going to one with the same dress code- ? The same one! From my ( extensive ) research the family and friends are wearing a mix of fairly typical summer wedding/ races outfits. The younger guests are wearing pretty dresses with no worry about having shoulders covered etc. So, I think it's fairly flexible!

Iltakethat · 28/04/2023 09:52

The pink one is lovely - I don’t like the other two and think they look more like everyday summer dresses.

mewkins · 28/04/2023 09:55

I like the first two. Try both on and see what looks best? I don't understand what they're hoping to achieve with the dress code. I suspect everyone will just turn up in standard wedding stuff (unless they have really scruffy friends so are hinting that they need to smarten up!)

SassyJ · 28/04/2023 09:58

I like the pink one:-)

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Silky12 · 28/04/2023 09:59

I have to say I was leaning towards the blue one or pink one (me+em). It feels like it’s never going to warm up to might go for the one with the longest sleeves.

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fruitbrewhaha · 28/04/2023 10:00

The first one is really lovely and has a bit more glam about it.

What an awkward dress code. A cocktail dress is a short or to the knee with a bit of structure or sparkle. Not exactly comfy for a full day’s wear, especially if it’s hot. A cocktail dress will be
lined and sweaty in the height of summer or sequins, they make you hot too.

yakkyok · 28/04/2023 10:01

The first one is gorgeous

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Silky12 · 28/04/2023 12:14

I’ve gone for the first one, thank you all for sharing your opinions. Now just praying it doesn’t completely drown me 🤞

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SallyWD · 28/04/2023 12:20

The first one is beautiful and special enough for a wedding

NatashaDancing · 28/04/2023 14:04

fruitbrewhaha · 28/04/2023 10:00

The first one is really lovely and has a bit more glam about it.

What an awkward dress code. A cocktail dress is a short or to the knee with a bit of structure or sparkle. Not exactly comfy for a full day’s wear, especially if it’s hot. A cocktail dress will be
lined and sweaty in the height of summer or sequins, they make you hot too.

Agreed . A cocktail dress for me would be short to knee length or just below. I have 3 dresses that I'd consider - I is black velvet and black silk organza, 1 is green silk jacquard and I navy silk jacquard.

LlynTegid · 28/04/2023 14:14

Hope you enjoy the day.

The first one struck me as one that would look great on a certain shape, which I hope is you.

EllaPaella · 28/04/2023 14:16

Number 1
It's gorgeous

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