Can I winterise this dress for a wedding evening do?

[IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads]

This dress has done sterling work for me this summer - it's been out to a couple of restaurants for friend's 50th, and with DH. Garden opera event. A wedding.

Whistles Dress

I'm going to a wedding evening do at the end of October. Can I "winterise" it at all? Not sure it cuts the mustard for winter, but I'm curious of any ideas.

Wedding reception is in a country house hotel. Service beforehand will be in the bride's home village church.

Our local T K Maxx as loads of those ghost dresses in at the moment for £49, worth a look before you go full price!

Buy something new and jazzy - this is something I would presume you would pop to the supermarket in

Its quite wintery in colour, for a xmas lunch with the family great but to be honest its a VERY casual dress. Not really something to wear to a wedding usually.

Absolutely, you can winterize this dress! Consider adding a stylish faux fur stole or a cozy wrap, and opt for opaque tights or stockings. Add ankle boots or closed-toe heels to keep your feet warm. A statement necklace or chunky earrings can add a touch of glamour while keeping you snug. Enjoy the wedding evening! ❄️👗🌟

You haven’t read the thread, have you, @ScienceDadOliver ?

something like this is not too dissimilar from the dress in the OP but more dressy. Red plaid always gives me 'winter' vibes.

https://uk.cupshe.com/products/abigai-belted-tartan-plaid-maxi-dress?variant=42043953152191&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK-PMAX-MCG-Womenclothing-20230404&utm_term={19927273844}_{}&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx6y3UA7p0wN6briMqCEcXa2w33ARtQDztURCRlN2CleipRfsvC3KhIaAmz4EALw_wcB

Or maybe something like this

https://www.debenhams.com/product/jolie-moi-jennifer-tie-neck-midi-dress_p-75ba61ec-40e5-4866-bce8-761f3c710946?colour=red&size=12&istCompanyId=76f7277d-6e78-4dc2-aaff-1eb77fae16b0&istFeedId=258a4886-8f3c-47ef-9369-d1eda8d84501&istItemId=raatlxwii&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx7kjHNEooVlAgvbk98XM8Fn8vHg2dUyyJb7i795lvJ2Shk0_KB8zIAaAvN7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

That’s so dowdy OP

Get a shawl wrap, a nice matching colour handbag and some soft wedge shoes (just a favourite of mine as I like to be comfy).

You could wear a fun head piece with it

For everyone saying it's not a "wow" dress... it doesn't need to be. I'm not the one getting married, I'm not in the bridal party, I'm not close family or best friend, I'm a C list guest! I only need to look presentable. I'm in my 50s and chubby, I'm never going to look "wow".

For an evening do?

I'm in my 50s and chubby, I'm never going to look "wow".

Why ever not?

You still should dress up a little more than casual... no one has said don a gown like your at the Oscars but theres a huge difference between this which I would see people wear on the school run or in Asda and something you wear to ANY part of a wedding.

The dress looks much better in the photos than on the model. It doesn't need to be "wintorised" as it's not a summery dress anyway. Sheer tights and shoes is all that's needed.

There's no "should" about it. If the OP isn't interested in dressing up there's no reason why that dress can't be worn to a wedding. It doesn't break any aspect of wedding etiquette (real or the bonkers MN rules).

A wedding is an opportunity to wear a wow dress but if that's not the OP's bag, that's fine.

As I do yours 😂👍

Judging from the comments on here I'm glad I don't get invited to weddings, it looks like a nice dress, and TBH surely you are background at someone else's do. Go girl, don't feel like you have to trash the planet buying something else. You need to feel like you, and be happy to cheer the bride and groom on.

In what photos?

It's literally a styled professional shoot with a team, model and Photoshop yet they still can't even make it look decent.

There are uploaded photos towards the bottom of the web page of someone who has bought the dress

If you think the OP"s dress isn't dressy enough for a wedding how is that any better? It's another ordinary work / day dress.

Well I suppose I could, but "wow" is not really my style. I tend to be low key and understated. That's me. There is probably some deep rooted psychological reason , having grown up in the shadow of the biggest show off, image conscious sister you could imagine.

There's nothing wrong with being low key and understated. That's my style too!

low key and understated sounds excellent.

You can still be the best dressed person in the room.

(I feel I should probably leave you alone now …)

Though I do keep meaning to ask if you’re a singer or pianist, @IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads!

This might look nice over the top.

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?
https://www.johnlewis.com/crew-clothing-camilla-scallop-trim-wrap-cardigan-pastel-pink/p109110830?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=