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Slinky sleeveless dress for French wedding

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 18:31

Please help!

I’m looking for a nice dress for a wedding in France this summer - it will be HOT so I want it to be sleeveless and quite relaxed. I look best in a v-neck or strappy dress, and need to be able to wear a bra (breastfeeding). What brands might I look at? Budget max £300. I normally buy Sezane, Toast, APC + scandi brands.

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Whataretheodds · 09/07/2023 18:45

Are you planning to breastfeed in the dress or will you have expressed?

GingerEden · 09/07/2023 18:55

What size?

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 19:02

Size 8! Not planning to breastfeed no, will express, but can’t go braless at risk of leaks….

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LacieLane · 09/07/2023 19:03

Have you tried The Outnet.

Would this suit?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/equipment/dresses/midi-dress/illumina-belted-washed-silk-midi-dress/1647597292396276

LacieLane · 09/07/2023 19:06

Glamorous.
https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/vince/dresses/midi-dress/draped-satin-crepe-midi-wrap-dress/1647597319453947

Morag273 · 09/07/2023 19:10

Sorry slightly over budget but how about a reformation dress?

https://www.thereformation.com/products/indra-dress/1312828.html

Slinky sleeveless dress for French wedding

Jongleterre · 09/07/2023 19:26

rixolondon.com/products/sandrine-mini-dot-navy?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=1244994600

WhereAreWeNow · 09/07/2023 20:38

How about Ghost?

DarlingCoffee · 09/07/2023 20:47

This is relaxed but pretty https://www.jigsaw-online.com/collections/sale-dresses/products/sharan-ranshi-silk-dress-purple

Sharan Ranshi Silk Dress | Purple

Part of our creative collaboration with illustrator Sharan Ranshi, our Outline print is the epitome of pared back Spring dressing. Cut in beautiful silk this style is midi in length with a soft draped cowl neckline, cap sleeves with an easy fitting ela...

https://www.jigsaw-online.com/collections/sale-dresses/products/sharan-ranshi-silk-dress-purple

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 21:42

LacieLane · 09/07/2023 19:06

Glamorous.
https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/vince/dresses/midi-dress/draped-satin-crepe-midi-wrap-dress/1647597319453947

Nice! I wonder if I could rock orange! I’ll definitely have a nosy around Outnet!

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 21:44

Morag273 · 09/07/2023 19:10

Sorry slightly over budget but how about a reformation dress?

https://www.thereformation.com/products/indra-dress/1312828.html

Oh yeah I love this! Thank you x

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 21:46

Jongleterre · 09/07/2023 19:26

rixolondon.com/products/sandrine-mini-dot-navy?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=1244994600

Ooooooh! I like it in pink!

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ForTheSnarkWasABoojumYouSee · 09/07/2023 21:52

Ghost are very good at slinky.
This is good but not sleeveless.
https://www.ghost.co.uk/grace-dress4-d04g010-h04
This is more your brief
https://www.ghost.co.uk/summer-blue-satin-midi-dress-d06g078-k26

Grace Rose Satin Midi Dress | Ghost London

Based on our much-loved Delphine dress, Grace shares all of the same style signatures but has been reworked in a midi length. Inspired by vintage designs, it features a gentle V-neck and button-through front that gives way to an elegant centre split. W...

https://www.ghost.co.uk/grace-dress4-d04g010-h04

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grizzlygrump · 09/07/2023 22:01

Quite like these ones
https://eu.realisationpar.com/the-marie-anastasia-rose/

https://www.thereformation.com/products/beauden-dress/1312495BIL.html?dwvar_1312495BIL_color=BIL&quantity=1

I’m no good in pastels, need a strong colour!

The Marie - Anastasia Rose

Pure silk, with a contrast black tie at the back to pull you in at the waist, straps just wide enough to conceal your bra and the perfect deep V-neckline to reveal the right amount of décolletage

https://eu.realisationpar.com/the-marie-anastasia-rose/

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3BSHKATS · 09/07/2023 22:05

With silk if you get any breastmilk leaking through, that’ll be the end of the dress

ladyonthebalcony · 09/07/2023 22:29

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/faithfull-the-brand/clothing/midi-dresses/romilla-open-back-linen-midi-dress/1647597289899730

i love this

https://www.meandem.com/cheesecloth-cut-out-maxi-dress-clover-green

https://thehambledon.com/products/naomi-dress-impressionist-garden

https://www.matchesfashion.com/products/Sea-Parker-floral-print-canvas-midi-dress-1521900

Cheesecloth Cut-Out Maxi Dress | ME+EM

A fresh iteration of a breathable cheesecloth style that debuted in ME+EM's February Collection now in a fresh clover green shade, this Green Cheesecloth Cut-Out Maxi Dress is your summer wardrobe essential, building both event-ready looks and everyday...

https://www.meandem.com/cheesecloth-cut-out-maxi-dress-clover-green

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grizzlygrump · 10/07/2023 06:25

ladyonthebalcony · 09/07/2023 22:29

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/faithfull-the-brand/clothing/midi-dresses/romilla-open-back-linen-midi-dress/1647597289899730

i love this

https://www.meandem.com/cheesecloth-cut-out-maxi-dress-clover-green

https://thehambledon.com/products/naomi-dress-impressionist-garden

https://www.matchesfashion.com/products/Sea-Parker-floral-print-canvas-midi-dress-1521900

Oooo thank you - all great! The Stine Goya one I’ve actually already ordered and tried on, it was great but the colours weren’t right for me!

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GingerEden · 10/07/2023 07:30