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Help needed - up coming wedding

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CissOff · 26/08/2023 20:32

Evening

I have a wedding coming up next weekend and I haven’t even thought about an outfit. It’s an evening wedding for somebody celebrating their second marriage and very chilled. So I don’t need anything very wedding-y.

I’m early 40s, 5’8, size 16. I carry my weight around my thighs and have a bit of tum so don’t want anything too form
fitting.

I prefer midi dresses and like to keep my upper arms covered. I hate dresses with a side zip and prefer to avoid zips altogether but a back zip would be fine.

Any suggestions? I generally wear prints and brighter colours. Pastels and insipid colours don’t do anything for me as I’m quite pale.

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RandomersAssociation · 27/08/2023 06:59

At what price point between, let’s say, £3.99 and £3k would you like people to make suggestions, @CissOff?

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 10:02

RandomersAssociation · 27/08/2023 06:59

At what price point between, let’s say, £3.99 and £3k would you like people to make suggestions, @CissOff?

These Erdem dresses have long sleeves, are prints but not pastels and are button through.

Erdem 1
Erdem 2

The famous Bettina and Somerset dresses Anthropologie dress do too. (I like the Bettina but there's a lot of them around)

Bettina dress

Nairne Dress Printed Linen| Erdem.com

The Nairne Dress is cut from breathable linen and cotton-blend that’s decorated in a lively teal and orange Ikat print. This floaty style has relaxed three quarter-length sleeves and a tie-fastening belt. Undo a couple of buttons at the stand collar fo...

https://erdem.com/products/nairne-dress-printed-linen-vc23_21899tiplx?_pos=32&_fid=2c4f4129f&_ss=c&variant=41400648040587

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 10:10

Or Max Mara

Max Mara Picasso dress
All Max Mara sale dresses
All Max Mara dresses

DelphiniumBlue · 27/08/2023 10:28

Quite casual but very flattering on on, no zips, works for lots of different occasions. I've got one in a different print and compliments every time I wear it. And it's on sale.

https://muthahoodgoods.com/products/leaping-leopard-dress?variant=39710395203687&currency=GBP&utmmedium=producttsync&utmsource=google&utmmcontent=sagorganic&utmmcampaign=sagorganic&twwsource=google&twadid=&twwcampaign=19220334150&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6KunBhDxARIsAKFUGsybO-MadmtBn5z9BnGxMoAtP3ZAzLpP9oaPS35H26jjsd2hzPmp4gaApI6EALwwwcB

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:17

RandomersAssociation · 27/08/2023 06:59

At what price point between, let’s say, £3.99 and £3k would you like people to make suggestions, @CissOff?

😂

up to £100 would be fine.

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:19

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 10:02

These Erdem dresses have long sleeves, are prints but not pastels and are button through.

Erdem 1
Erdem 2

The famous Bettina and Somerset dresses Anthropologie dress do too. (I like the Bettina but there's a lot of them around)

Bettina dress

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Beautiful Erdem dresses but £895 😮

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:20

DelphiniumBlue · 27/08/2023 10:28

I really like this for general wear! Great price too!

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:21

Niftythrifter · 27/08/2023 10:13

I’ve had a navy version of this from Asos and really liked it. Would be good to try something a bit different.

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:21

Niftythrifter · 27/08/2023 10:09

Really like this - thank you 😊

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:23

Niftythrifter · 27/08/2023 10:12

Not something I’d usually gravitate towards but I have asos premier delivery so worth a try maybe 🤔

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 14:24

moomoosaka · 26/08/2023 22:34

This is nice for every day wear but I think I’d struggle to dress it up enough for a wedding.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/08/2023 14:53

What's the point of linking to £800 dresses?!

Green Whistles Comes in navy as well, which I think I prefer.

aubergine as well

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 15:01

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/08/2023 14:53

What's the point of linking to £800 dresses?!

Green Whistles Comes in navy as well, which I think I prefer.

aubergine as well

Because at the point I replied OP hadn't stated a budget or replied to this questio. RandomersAssociation · Today 06:59

At what price point between, let’s say, £3.99 and £3k would you like people to make suggestions, @CissOff?

So why not Erdem?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/08/2023 15:13

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 15:01

Because at the point I replied OP hadn't stated a budget or replied to this questio. RandomersAssociation · Today 06:59

At what price point between, let’s say, £3.99 and £3k would you like people to make suggestions, @CissOff?

So why not Erdem?

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Because most people on here are highly unlikely to have that budget, I imagine.

NatashaDancing · 27/08/2023 15:26

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/08/2023 15:13

Because most people on here are highly unlikely to have that budget, I imagine.

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I also mentioned the Anthropoligie dress which is £120.

Why do you assume no one on here has the budget for Erdem?

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CissOff · 27/08/2023 15:40

heldinadream · 27/08/2023 14:53

A selection from Roman, OP. I bought a dress for an occasion from them and I was very pleased with the quality and value etc.

Floral Print Frill Cape Wrap Dress in Pink - Roman Originals UK
Red Tropical Print Belted Maxi Dress | Roman UK
Emerald Lace Top Overlay Pleated Midi Dress | Roman UK

Thank you. I’ve seen Roman mentioned a few times so will take a look - there’s loads on the website 🙂

Re the £895 dress - Unless I was ridiculously wealthy I couldn’t imagine spending almost a grand on a dress that wasn’t an actual wedding dress 😆

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