Wedding in a field .. aged 50 … help

[Kougarchew]

Help please. Need an intresting dress that can be worn in an artisan type setting .most guests are artists and the like . Want to look interesting ( but nit bo ho !its nit that vibe ) cool would be the word . Men in suits but very cool ones from indi shops etc . Sort of hipster.

Thinking platform sandals .. what frock ??!!! Am only 5 foot !

How about some sort of double layer dress with a chiffon overlay so a bit floaty. My sister wore one to a wedding recently and she is a tiddler at 5ft 1. I don’t think she would appreciate me posting a pic. She actually bought it on Amazon of all places. It was sage green with a neutral similar colour Chiffon overlay with flowers embroidered round the bottom and sleeves and bodice.

It wasn’t this dress but this is similar, this is from Roman originals and is £55. That would look nice with platform sandals plus lots of colours you could pick out.

You haven’t said what body shape or size but something like that would be forgiving on many people.

Thank you will look.

the look is more viviene westwood type arty clothes if that helps x

Well kiss goodbye to your wallet, so more sort of edgy really than hippy. Are they the sort that chuck on very expensive stuff that your Nan would think looks daft?

When just a girl I was briefly involved in the world of fashion and know what you mean.

Ha ha ha, I read that as "Waking in a field at 50" and I can't stop laughing.....🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yes , expensive ..
v hard to describe ! Hipster?

Oh, @Kougarchew … You could at least suggest a rough sort of budget. Unless you want 100 links to Shein?

How d’you know you want a dress? What’s your usual style? What sort of clothes do you look best in? How far in advance are you looking?

Like cos ish . However , i am a five foot hourglass and would look like a ball .

I usually wear true vintage or joanie.
they wear floor lenghts dresses with clashing accessories.. or over sized toast like items . Lots of primary colours .. big earings . A bit ab fab . Or vintage dressing gown .
id pay £200 ? I need a spectacular dress for another occasion too so wd re wear hopefully lots
i cant have the neck too low as being small it causes boob issues!

I am not a shy dresser . I hate purple if that helps . V pale skin .

Is this any good?https://www.vestiairecollective.com/search/p-2/?q=vivienne+westwood

Whilst i cd spend 200 , i am not aiming to spend that and wd be equally happy at £30 !
id also like some platform like sandals. With a flat bottom . I absolutely cannot do any heel at all except wedge or platform !

Hmm … Was going to suggest this (partly because relatively easy to have tailored to fit) but perhaps not your colours? Anyway, have a look at the website - you might find something.

https://klements.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/orpheus-dress-witchflower-print-pre-order?variant=42128870604958

Thanks ! Both idea s are good !

With £200 you could have fun hiring something amazing?

https://www.hurrcollective.com/

For example.

Sounds like Farm Rio might fit the bill

I was recently at a wedding reception in a field and if makes you feel better about shoes, everyone was in flats, trainers, Birkenstocks or walking boots. It was a great relief!

Big fan of Nobody's Child dresses. Suitable for all ages.

I would forget what others will be wearing and wear what you feel comfortable in. You may not feel "right" in the arty crowds choice of clothing. Wear a dress from the brand Joanie you said you like. You can always accessorise it with a sunhat or jewellery to be a bit more arthouse! Given the British weather you may need wellies and a rain mac!

Footwear …

Just seen this for £30 in H&M. Could easily dress it up with yellow platforms and some Jewellery.

If the shapes not great, you could find a really lovely belt to give a waist.

What about Kemi Telford - proper arty range from £100 to £300 https://kemitelford.com/collections/dresses?page=5 lots without purple! Also sold at John Lewis and sometimes on Vinted

I almost mentioned Kemi Telford - but then wondered if it might not all be too enveloping for someone of 5ft?

I know what you mean, but there’s a woman at work who is 5’1 and wears KT and looks amazing - but she’s generally a force!