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Seeking opinions on whether this is too frumpy?

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Namchani · 16/07/2023 20:28

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!

Seeking opinions on whether this is too frumpy?
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Namchani · 24/07/2023 15:28

So I just discovered there’s a hook to keep it closed! So going to go with this one. I do prefer the patterns of the more expensive ones, think this one might highlight redness, but can’t justify spending double for a different colour!

Seeking opinions on whether this is too frumpy?
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sunglassesonthetable · 24/07/2023 15:45

The hook did it! 😁👍🏻

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 24/07/2023 15:50

Namchani · 24/07/2023 15:28

So I just discovered there’s a hook to keep it closed! So going to go with this one. I do prefer the patterns of the more expensive ones, think this one might highlight redness, but can’t justify spending double for a different colour!

This is fabulous! Highlights your figure in a most flattering manner.

Easyontheeyes · 24/07/2023 19:08

That’s better!

BuffyTheCat · 24/07/2023 22:35

You look great! Glad you found the hook - the idea of wearing something underneath it sounds quite unappealing. You’d be much too hot.

caringcarer · 24/07/2023 22:50

It looks like a dress I might wear everyday to work. I think you need something a bit more formal.

Dinopawus · 25/07/2023 07:10

Love it! It really suits your shape. It also looks comfortable and cool and there is nothing quite so unstylish as looking like a hot mess in a high fashion mistake. I hope you have a fabulous time.

Horsedoglover59 · 25/07/2023 12:20

I like it - I think it looks good now you've found the hook!

JaneJeffer · 25/07/2023 12:47

Namchani · 24/07/2023 15:28

So I just discovered there’s a hook to keep it closed! So going to go with this one. I do prefer the patterns of the more expensive ones, think this one might highlight redness, but can’t justify spending double for a different colour!

All the men stalking MN are most displeased.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 25/07/2023 20:54

Namchani · 24/07/2023 15:28

So I just discovered there’s a hook to keep it closed! So going to go with this one. I do prefer the patterns of the more expensive ones, think this one might highlight redness, but can’t justify spending double for a different colour!

Oh that looks nice- and whilst I can't see your face / hair, I get the feeling that the pattern suits your colouring too- more so then the grey/black (or was it navy) that you posted before .

TopMog · 25/07/2023 22:12

Why do you crop the photos so the top of the dress and the neckline can't be seen?

Why is there a horizontal bar across the front?

greenteaandmarshmallows · 26/07/2023 13:45

Namchani · 20/07/2023 16:59

I’ve bowed to pressure…sort of. I’ve ordered the Anthropologie one - but the one in the sale using a code so it was under £80

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/the-somerset-maxi-dress8?color=039&size=XL&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I returned that one it looked terrible IRL on me. So frumpy and curtain like.

greenteaandmarshmallows · 26/07/2023 13:46

Namchani · 24/07/2023 15:28

So I just discovered there’s a hook to keep it closed! So going to go with this one. I do prefer the patterns of the more expensive ones, think this one might highlight redness, but can’t justify spending double for a different colour!

Looks much nicer on you! Glad I returned it now I've seen how lovely it can look! It made my bust look cramped and frumpy.

DailyEnergyCrisis · 26/07/2023 15:04

I think it looks great on you- definitely the right choice 👍🏼

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Namchani · 26/07/2023 15:33

TopMog · 25/07/2023 22:12

Why do you crop the photos so the top of the dress and the neckline can't be seen?

Why is there a horizontal bar across the front?

If you click on th picture you should be able to see more- obviously I want to preserve anonymity to a certain extent!

The bar in some pictures is because the mirror panels meet there- sorry!

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PrimalLass · 27/07/2023 11:12

caringcarer · 24/07/2023 22:50

It looks like a dress I might wear everyday to work. I think you need something a bit more formal.

What do you mean by formal? I'd assume that a boho maxi is ideal for an outside wedding in Italy.

So1invictus · 29/07/2023 14:53

If the wedding is in Italy (with Italians) then be aware that guests tend to go very formal. For an afternoon/evening reception you're talking long evening dresses. The female guests would also wear those to the church service.
Patterns are very uncommon. Bright block colours are more of a thing.

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