Seeking opinions on whether this is too frumpy?

[Namchani]

Another wedding guest one…
Wedding abroad in likely 40 degree heat
Bride works in fashion and will have lots of fashion and influencer type guests in attendance
I feel very Mumsy in comparison!
I prefer a Midaxi/ maxi after pregnancy as I’ve got some lingering varicose veins

Trying to find a maxi in a fabric that’s not polyester and a colour that’s not lurid pink has been difficult…

This fits and I’d wear it at a weekend here but is it too meh for a wedding? And is it a bit too matronly on the chest?
Out of interest, what dress size do I appear?

Alternative suggestions welcomed!

It's pretty, I'm just wondering if it's formal enough for a wedding? Location? A country wedding with an outdoors ceremony, yes. City wedding in glam location...you may feel underdressed.

If linger length is your preference, would something like a top and wide legged trousers in a silky drapey fabric work for you?

I have a couple very similar and west to work where dress code is casual. So maybe that clouds my judgement but I'd say too casual for a wedding. As for size it's hard to say without height but I'd say 14-16 ?

It's fine but I'd want something more glam for a wedding to be honest. Size wise I'd guess you at a 12?

I think it’s more of an every day dress than a wedding guest dress myself but you have a lovely figure and I’d say about a size 14?

I'd say its too casual. Have you looked at Phase 8? Maybe I'm way off the mark but I was just wondering past their consession today and they had some nice looking but slightly informal floaty wedding type wear.

It’s a bit meh — a nice enough dress but quite an everyday one.

14?

It's too tight around the middle and the top and too casual for a wedding.

You have a lovely hour glass figure and that dress is doing nothing for you and makes you look squashed in it.

Size wise I would say you are a 12 waist but a 14 on boobs and hips.

looks like a 14/16 but far too casual for a wedding.
whats your budget for a dress/ outfit?

It’s at a vineyard type location.
that’s a helpful suggestion, looking now!

Ideally under £80.

Also happy with the size feedback tbh- I’m an 18 at the moment at 5ft 10

I agree.

would you consider something like this?

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/notch-neck-cotton-maxi-dress-gin-fizz-sunflower-sprig/sty-d0705-pnk?cat=C1_S2_G4

Your figure is absolutely smashing.

The link above is too casual too, the model has it on over a bikini - it's a summer day dress

Monsoon has nicer maxi dresses for a wedding

Yes, the reviews of the Boden dress even say the material is thin - I should
have checked before suggesting. Something floaty is needed for such hot weather though.

Yes - I agree with the person who said it was a bit meh. Ok for weekend daytime. Not for a wedding. I would guess 14 - but lovely hourglass shape.

Something like this? It's a similar shape to the one you've linked, tho it does have a little bright pink in it:

I don't care what size you are (I'm no good at guessing anyway) but you have a lovely figure.

No-one will be looking at you, and that dress is fine so wear what makes you feel comfortable.

If it's going to be hot though, I might personally go for something floatier, in a natural fabric like cotton or a linen/linen mix, and preferably lined (also in a natural fabric). Or as someone else suggested drapey wide-legged trousers and a sleeveless top?

Nicest dresses I've seen at weddings/ christenings this summer have been from Hope and Ivy - not bargain basement but they do have sales on and they're timeless. You do have a fabulous figure so flatter it

I’d have guessed size 12 but whatever your size you have a beautiful figure. You make that dress and I think you could find something sensational as you’re so feminine. This might seem casual but I think it would keep you cool in the heat and is stylish enough for the fashionable crowd.

https://www.whistles.com/product/danny-linen-jumpsuit-37225.html#cgid=Jumpsuits_Clothing_WW&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=danny-linen-jumpsuit-37225&pos=4

The jumpsuit above is fabulous!!!

I'd say you need to avoid a high neck and the notch neck on the jump suit gets round this nicely. Alternatively, I would look at a glamourous 1950's Christian Dior New Look shirtwaister with nipped in waist.

As you are tall, could you wear something like this? https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-tie-front-maxi-shirt-dress-in-large-retro-green-floral-print/prd/204180422?clr=retro-green-floral&colourWayId=204180423&cid=13053

I really like the Asos dress above. You might like to look online at a company called Roman UK - I've bought a few things off them this summer and they seem to have some quite nice dresses or as suggested look at floaty tops and wide leg trousers. I'd go for a lower neckline, as you've obviously got a fantastic bust, but I don't think the dress you showed us is dressy enough. I hope you find something lovely and enjoy the wedding.

Really don't like that OP it's very frumpy (gives me Amish vibes 😂), I think a beautiful maxi dress would suit your figure.

Hmm, not really suitable I'd say.

It could look a bit plain and drab in the bright sunshine abroad. Even in the pic it looks a bit greyish.

And yes a bit matronly about the chest. Sorry.

You are gorgeous, that dress doesn't deserve you, keep looking

I'm too stupid to link but
dresses from

Anthropology
Phase 8
Me &Em

All cotton, all on Sale