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Wedding in a field .. aged 50 … help

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Kougarchew · 18/06/2023 10:10

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.

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Chatillon · 19/06/2023 20:36

IsThisReallyPC · 19/06/2023 19:21

Just looked back over your posts.
Heres another one from Light in the Box more like your look, again with docs.
The one on the right.

Please DO NOT buy from Light In The Box.

We did based on the pictures. The designs look like a breath of fresh air, inspiring, novel, almost unbelievable. Linen like tapestries, but lighter cotton that would move with the body.

What we got was a 'baggy skin' that hangs shapeless to the body with a great big print stamped or sprayed on top. Rubbish quality.

Hassle to send back too. Too many hurdles.

Avoid.

JaneJeffer · 19/06/2023 21:32

This would be the antithesis of any attempt at stylishness …
Pfft

Kougarchew · 19/06/2023 22:06

Thank you all so much . I have discovered brands I didnt know about .!!!! thanks so all the suggestions!
plenty to go on here .
found some gold platform sandals , but am going to get jelly shoes for footwear and about 100 of the suggested dressess! I wish .
hairdresser booked for a large up do .
thank you all . I am thinking a sort of cottage core or cos or westwood type look.
i have wellies in case of rain and a wool throw. 🍷

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Giraffesanddance · 19/06/2023 22:30

OP I hope you find something fabulous!

and thank you for starting this thread! So many fabulous dresses I wish I had an arty wedding ( field not essential) to go to ( although as a fellow shorter hourglass sadly I think some of the really fabulous ones I just couldn’t wear!).

IsThisReallyPC · 20/06/2023 11:36

Chatillon · 19/06/2023 20:36

Please DO NOT buy from Light In The Box.

We did based on the pictures. The designs look like a breath of fresh air, inspiring, novel, almost unbelievable. Linen like tapestries, but lighter cotton that would move with the body.

What we got was a 'baggy skin' that hangs shapeless to the body with a great big print stamped or sprayed on top. Rubbish quality.

Hassle to send back too. Too many hurdles.

Avoid.

I’ve been looking at their stuff for a while wondering whether they are any good.
Given the price it seemed obvious they wouldn’t be but the reviews seemed good.
Clearly they are all fake reviews given your comment.
So Thanks I will avoid now !

Chatillon · 20/06/2023 19:43

Yep, we were being a bit dumb when it came to the price, but gave it a go. Absolute rubbish.

We gave the clothing away to the local vets to line beds or use to mop up animal mess.

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 20/06/2023 21:53

OP, I’m 5ft 2 and am swamped by most fashions this year. But I have recently discovered a really good tailor and it’s amazing what she can do. I feel much freer now to buy clothes I like where the proportions don’t quite work because she will make sure they do.

I read an article the other day about how popular tailors have become. Apparently some men are buying cheap suits then getting them tailored so they fit perfectly and look expensive.

billydilly · 21/06/2023 02:01

@NatashaDancing Most of my wardrobe is Klements. I'm a high street 8/10 and have that Georgie dress in XS, it's quite over-sized as are most of her things. The quality and the inventiveness of the prints are exceptional imo. Sorry to hijack op!

NatashaDancing · 21/06/2023 12:17

billydilly · 21/06/2023 02:01

@NatashaDancing Most of my wardrobe is Klements. I'm a high street 8/10 and have that Georgie dress in XS, it's quite over-sized as are most of her things. The quality and the inventiveness of the prints are exceptional imo. Sorry to hijack op!

Thanks. It arrives today ! I'll let you know.

NatashaDancing · 21/06/2023 19:36

@CapaciousHag and @billydilly

The Klements Georgie dress arrived today.Depending on style I'm a 14 on a good day and 16 on a bad. The size M is perfect. It's such a beautiful dress.

Thank you both.

billydilly · 22/06/2023 00:07

@NatashaDancing I'm so glad you like it! Her prints are glorious, the reindeer one, in particular, is gorgeous.

CapaciousHag · 22/06/2023 17:57

Hurrah for your successful ordering, @NatashaDancing!

Klements do seem to have the ‘in a field’ thing covered … Photos below. (I have absolutely no connection to the brand, btw!)

Wedding in a  field .. aged 50 … help
Wedding in a  field .. aged 50 … help
Wedding in a  field .. aged 50 … help
CapaciousHag · 22/06/2023 17:59

(Should probably add a Grin for avoidance of doubt.)

Kougarchew · 23/06/2023 21:52

Yea they do !

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Chatillon · 23/06/2023 23:19

CapaciousHag · 22/06/2023 17:57

Hurrah for your successful ordering, @NatashaDancing!

Klements do seem to have the ‘in a field’ thing covered … Photos below. (I have absolutely no connection to the brand, btw!)

Is the one on the left sheep rustling or something?

hattyhathat · 24/06/2023 19:46

CapaciousHag · 22/06/2023 17:57

Hurrah for your successful ordering, @NatashaDancing!

Klements do seem to have the ‘in a field’ thing covered … Photos below. (I have absolutely no connection to the brand, btw!)

That white one looks weird the others are nice. Also if wedding don't go white obvs

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