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Wedding dress help please

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InsanityRocks · 24/07/2023 11:40

I'm in my fifties, size 8-10, hourglass figure. It will be a registry office wedding, either elopement or very small family group. I don't want to wear white. I would prefer to buy a second hand dress and I'm happy to spend several hundreds for the right dress. I look ridiculous in anything too frilly or flouncy so probably something quite understated but I would love the dress to have a wow factor. It will be a winter wedding. Any thoughts/ideas about where to look please?

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MayIDestroyYou · 24/07/2023 12:59

Why not rent instead? (As you presumably don’t want a dress that might be worn again in normal life?) Lots of dress rental places to choose from.

Pre-owned - I’ve never looked for a wedding dress on Vestiaire but I’m sure they have plenty of gorgeous things that would work.

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24Dogcuddler · 24/07/2023 13:10

Some of the charity shops have specialist bridal shops and most have ebay shops too with occasion wear.

Augustone · 24/07/2023 13:16

Lots of lovely dresses on Still White with plenty filters to whittle down your choices-colour, length, silhouette etc

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InsanityRocks · 24/07/2023 16:04

Thanks so much. I have considered renting but I would like to re-wear the dress if I don't get one that's too bridal. I hadn't heard of Vestiaire or Still White and after a quick look I've found this which I really like:
https://www.unejoliebalade.com/product-page/gaetanne.
I would prefer it in another colour but not black or red which are the only options, although it's much more suited to a summer wedding I think.
I also didn't realise that charity shops have specialist bridal sections so thanks for that, I will take a look.

GAETANNE | Une Jolie Balade

Retro style cocktail dress fake 2 piece, just like wearing a jacket over a suspender dress : a most elegant look! A V-neck, a line of buttons, a sensual square back with zipper, beautiful 3/4 straight sleeves and an exceptional fluidity... a flattering...

https://www.unejoliebalade.com/product-page/gaetanne

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BrioLover · 24/07/2023 16:09

The Matches and Net a Porter websites are a good place to start. The Outnet is also a good site - it's like an outlet side for Net a Porter and you can find some wonderful pieces on it.

I'd also contemplate AllSaints. There is a dress style called Estelle which is beautiful.

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