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Which one stylish mumnetters? (If any..)

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Dressmebaby · 01/08/2023 20:33

Hello :)

I am going to a wedding at the end of the month and I am rubbish at dressing myself. I have dresses I like but I don't know if they actually suit me. My figure is slim/athletic, small breasts (would prefer to wear a bra as post breastfeeding has left them a little worse for wear). Can you lovely ladies help me please.

I have three dresses I am considering but also open to something completely different if anyone has any suggestions. Budget up to £100.

Please let me know what you think :)

Thanks in advance

Which one stylish mumnetters? (If any..)
Which one stylish mumnetters? (If any..)
Which one stylish mumnetters? (If any..)
Which one stylish mumnetters? (If any..)
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ThirtysomethingL · 01/08/2023 23:23

You have a lovely figure but the dresses are abit on the casual side for a wedding I think. The yellow halterneck lipsy one was lovely, that would have been my pick and here is another halter next style , I think this sort of style would be flattering for your figure. The sparkly one although gorgeous, I think is more of a prom/black tie dress and abit OTT for a wedding.
https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls352811/k63125#k63125

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Dombasle · 01/08/2023 23:28

The three dresses are very casual. You have a lovely figure.

Would you consider wearing something a bit brighter?

www.johnlewis.com/nobodys-child-alexa-opal-floral-midi-dress/p110579096

Dressmebaby · 01/08/2023 23:33

yeah i see what you mean about the sparkly one being a bit much. I seem to like really dull daytime dresses or super dressy ones.

@Verite1 I really like the cute/style I don't think the blue would suit me but perhaps the green would be alright. I have just ordered a stick on bra so will see how i get on with that.

@Persiana hmm im not really drawn to any of them, but i will have look in the shops and saturday and try that style, see how it looks on me. Thanks for all the suggestions

@ThirtysomethingL Thank you :) I really like the cut but not keen on any of the prints.

Sorry I am coming across so fussy ladies!!

Right I need to head to bed now! I will be back tomorrow to catch up.

Thank you all so much for your help, really appreciate you all taking the time to search for me :) xx

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Persiana · 01/08/2023 23:35

Personally would avoid lipsy and next etc. They do look a bit cheap. I've posted a few ideas - can vouch for ro+zo quality. Otherwise reiss, Ted baker, John Lewis are good places to try. You might find a hidden gem in warehouse or m+ s for a bit cheaper too. Good luck! You have a fantastic figure and the dresses you have aren't weddingy enough I don't think

Canidoitreally · 02/08/2023 00:04

If I had to choose one of the three I'd choose the third one, but don't love any.

I have a similar figure and V necks often don't really suit me. They make me look really straight up and down. I tend to go towards slash necks
/ boat necks / turtleneck / halterneck.

If I had to buy a dress for a wedding tomorrow I'd probably go for something like these! I'm trying to buy second hand a lot.

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/midi-dresses/3134166731-lk-bennett-red-fitted-dress-size-10

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/formal-and-work-dresses/2888596877-the-pretty-dress-company-formal-dress

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/midi-dresses/3128518997-beautiful-blue-lace-whistles-dress-uk-10

Lk Bennett Red Fitted Dress Size 10

Fully lined zip fastening

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/midi-dresses/3134166731-lk-bennett-red-fitted-dress-size-10

Dressmebaby · 02/08/2023 09:13

@Persiana thanks for the tips about lispy and next. I will look out for the stores you mentioned on Saturday.

Definitely need to try some stuff on to see what it looks like and get an idea for sizing too. I think i am inbetween a 8 and 10 tbh so i think it will depend on the shop.

@ThirtysomethingL that is lovely and i like the colour too, i think the colour would work for me too.

@Canidoitreally oh yes i am the same, most of my clothes come from vinted or the charity shop. I really like the first two you posted not as keen on the third.

You ladies have given me a great jumping off point, i will go shopping on saturday, I'll take some pics too and probably be back for some more opinions :) Thank you all

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Onelifeonly · 02/08/2023 09:34

No not too white as it has a pattern. Looks really nice to me! I also like the green one posted earlier. Both look glam without being OTT and would suit your figure. I also am not gifted in the boob department so I know the necklines that look better! Halter necks are a great choice or high neck.

Whataretheodds · 02/08/2023 09:44

Not too white, but pair it with a pink or green jacket

Ladyofthelake53 · 02/08/2023 16:40

First one or last one i think

HappiDaze · 02/08/2023 16:44

The one with sleeves

The others have arm holes that are too gaping for my liking

LivingitLarge · 02/08/2023 16:45

I like the third one best but I do think you could dress up more and you could probably wear anything and it would suit you.

Prestat · 02/08/2023 16:53

Third suits your body shape best, lovely figure. First one drowns you.

LoobyDop · 02/08/2023 17:00

The floral one on Vinted is really lovely, and I don’t think it’s too white, especially if you pair it with a pink or green layer as pp have suggested.

MerryMarigold · 02/08/2023 17:00

First one and the last one

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:00

Think CanIdoitReally’s choices would suit you v well.

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:02

And like your Vinted one. I too don’t think it’s too white.

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:03

Oh and ThirtySomethingL’s dress is great too. Fab colour!

DogDaysAreOverr · 02/08/2023 17:05

Vinted one with rose gold sandals, bag and a pashmina (dark green or the pinky colour from the dress) will look great for a wedding

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:18

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:00

Think CanIdoitReally’s choices would suit you v well.

Apologies got the wrong post, but like the red one.

Prestat · 02/08/2023 17:20

Verite1 · 01/08/2023 23:18

How about this. I tried on an earlier version last year in a different pattern and it hangs beautifully. I just couldn’t hide a bra with it at the back.

https://www.reiss.com/style/st401433/270062

That’s lovely.