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Dress for Civil Ceremony

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stinkingbishop · 22/05/2023 22:15

Style counsel please. Getting married. Third time around (two ill-considered marriages in my 20s, swore off it for life, but been with DP for 13 years, so has worn me down!) Very small registry wedding, just closest family, and DDs as bridesmaids, then private room in local gastro pub for lunch. Summer, likely to be hot. Day before my 50th. Had just wanted to do it in jeans but DP persuaded me to treat myself to something nice and, frankly, excuses for getting dressed up are increasingly rare! I've justified it to myself that I can then wear for other people's weddings, races etc.

I've got a personal shopping session booked with DDs at John Lewis. Was going to give them the wedding/races/mature but elegant brief, and then Monsoon or equivalent for the DDs to coordinate. But then I saw the thread on the Coronation here (that would be ideal, really, Sophie Wessex/Zara type outfit) and got some Self Portrait dresses on the off chance. So, what do we think of any of these? Obvs with the right underwear and shoes!! Possibly even miraculously toned arms...And sorry for pics, have yet to master the mirror selfie 😆

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NatashaDancing · 23/05/2023 19:39

MapoTofuLettuce · 23/05/2023 18:27

Dress 1 is by far the best although needs a slight adjustment.

2 doesn't fit you and doesn't work. 3 is a bit ordinary- like that Zara dress everyone wore a couple of years ago.

Love the second dress @NatashaDancing posted but it's quite a different look to these.

Yes you're right about the Zara dress. 3 is a fancier version of it.

CountryCousin · 23/05/2023 19:45

(Deadline avoidance … From Net-a-Porter and Matches.)

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stinkingbishop · 23/05/2023 20:06

This is brilliant, thank you (and I'm all for deadline avoidance). Im not going to need a personal shopper at this rate! I like the thought of just having the fabbiest day dress for the budget (which is <500) plus also maybe going a bit bolder on colour. I do like blue and green. Really don't like my arms though so it's covering those, whilst not risking being too hot. The second zimmerman one is rather lovely, but the price of a holiday!

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stinkingbishop · 23/05/2023 20:06

This is brilliant, thank you (and I'm all for deadline avoidance). Im not going to need a personal shopper at this rate! I like the thought of just having the fabbiest day dress for the budget (which is <500) plus also maybe going a bit bolder on colour. I do like blue and green. Really don't like my arms though so it's covering those, whilst not risking being too hot. The second zimmerman one is rather lovely, but the price of a holiday!

Definitely go for a bold colour. I wore cobalt blue Roksanda for mine.

I got married at Marylebone Town Hall and felt it gave me far more leeway, not to mention freedom to wear something completely different to a traditional bridal style dress (something I have never had any interest in.)

Happy shopping!

NatashaDancing · 23/05/2023 21:50

Yes , happy shopping OP and have a great day.

Notfeelinglikemyselftoday · 23/05/2023 22:40

Congratulations 🎉 I think you look great in all three, but they're missing that extra special feeling. Something a bit frivolous, glam, bit of a swoosh etc. Do not go for a dress you'll feel self conscious or judged in, it's not worth the discomfort.

Found a few options that are a bit softer

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CountryCousin · 24/05/2023 10:08

More blue and green? These again from Solace London (I have nothing to do with them, just adore their bold colours and silhouettes!) Do click for full length.

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