Quirky maxi dress for wedding?

[justteanbiscuits]

My head in exploding trying to find the right dress for a wedding in September. Medium sized, fairly formal stately home kind of place, and I will be a witness.

I'm 50, a size 22 and only 5ft 2, but as I will be wearing flats, I would like maxi, or long midi dress. Boho or 70's kind of vibe but not too casual. I'm quite the barrel shape, so things fitted at the waist really don't suit me - an empire type line is best really - nothing that even threatens to highlight my stomach! Not sleeveless, but flappy sleeves would drive me potty!

I like colours and patterns - but I'm not a flowery type. Orange is my favourite colour, or mustard yellows.

I'm trying to find something interesting! And that's proving difficult. Any ideas?!

Try Asos curve, or Hope and Ivy?

This caught my eye on matalan

This really is gorgeous and looks equally lovely on both the models.

@Archeron I haven’t seen any Kemi Telford dresses that go up to a size 22 (which is what the OP requires)? Otherwise they would definitely fit the brief!

Love that

I have a couple of dresses from here and love them. Lots are floral so you might not like the prints... I'm 5ft3 and they come to ankle length on me.

https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/dresses/products/suzani-dress

Love the Heritage Anan and Twisted Wunder dresses,

Couple of options from Anthropologie:

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/the-somerset-maxi-dress3?category=plus-dresses&color=089&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/by-anthropologie-ruffled-v-neck-dress?category=plus-dresses&color=266&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I try scamp and dude

Wallis have a good petite range

The green version is beautiful. And they're 100% cotton. They're the nicest by miles.

Try Sahara https://saharalondon.com/

I'd not looked at the green. That is also stunning. All the colours are stunning!

I'm also liking this one

https://www.heritageclothings.com/collections/maxis/products/chimamanda-multicoloured-dress

And about four others!

I think I'd probably need them taking up, but that's easy and no problem.

I wasn't expecting their clothes to be so gorgeous!! Have actually ended up ordering long kimono thing for my mum to try!

@justteanbiscuits So pleased! Their clothes are really well made and wash really well. Hope your mum loves the dress you chose for her!

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhdWkBhBZEiwA1ibLmKOKOYTOZ4h7GEwDs0U6NwwKsLOFn8pJUe-JXa7JeoRmxCXT5yzdXxoC6DkQAvD_BwE

Pretty Kitty has some nice stuff.

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/lemon-yellow-tropical-floral-print-waterfall-sleeve-maxi-dress?_pos=1&_sid=e4ebb88d9&_ss=r

Has anyone mentioned Hope and Ivy?

https://hopeandivy.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhdWkBhBZEiwA1ibLmHCjOsiBSmxTaB4bv7dawdRN1XcApgpmJBdg2qJYFrqkqisFz7drvxoCvE4QAvD_BwE

https://www.asos.com/asos-petite/asos-design-petite-belted-batwing-maxi-tea-dress-in-orange-metallic-jacquard/prd/202291747?currencyid=1&browsecountry=GB&affid=25888&EAIaIQobChMI65LHg6TaawIV9QTmCh02cwqsEAQYASABEgI1VfDBwE&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=12029787983%7C117574734673%7Cpla-1983660200821&gbraid=0AAAAADqFjODmSLaOf-XdocJO5dKVBuGpu&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65LHg6TaawIV9QTmCh02cwqsEAQYASABEgI1VfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one is nice and a bit different!

I find free people sizing very generous, I love this dress!

My friend wore this to a do last week and looked utterly fabulous in it.
https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/nl961?optionSize=22&promo=6202&gclid=CjwKCAjwhdWkBhBZEiwA1ibLmFc4wX99F6QmjFkjyOastLXLqYAeQZZxvxaldaUBq7-_mSxE97aiDxoCFZ0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@gavisconismyfriend, really nice dresses. Thanks for introducing me to Sahara!

My friend swears by this company- same size and height as you:

Wow!

OMG the heritage clothing site! Now obsessed. OP it’s not a maxi but this is spectacular and you should def consider it:

https://www.heritageclothings.com/collections/midis/products/oyin-midi-african-print-cape-dress?variant=43474634801364

Oh I LOVE orange and have just bought a few so I'll link to what I liked.

I'm about the same size as you but 2 inches taller.

Hang on I'll grab some links.