19year old dd, what to wear for a wedding

[OwlMother]

Just that really. We have a family wedding in two weeks, dh's brother. Dd (19) lives in jeans and trainers, she's very sporty, quite a tomboy but does wear skirts going out or in the summer, or dresses to eg a uni ball.

She had thought she could wear a dress from one of her balls but wearing an evening dress isn't really right. So she's really stuck, a
Googling "wedding guest dress" throws up options which feel way too formal for her. She is very busty (28g) which complicates things. She's also very frugal, hates the thought of buying something that won't get a lot of wear.

DHs family do weddings very traditionally, think lots of outfits from Coast with everything matching so I don't want her to feel out of place, but also want her to feel like herself. Does anyone have any suggestions of what type of thing would be appropriate but not too formal? I don't think I'm being much help to her at the moment.

I absolutely love this dress, it is stunning. I can’t remember the last time I saw a dress I liked this much. Just wish I had the figure for it and it was in my size. 😞

What about this dress. I’ve got the orange version and it’s lovely

https://www.roman.co.uk/limited-floral-twist-detail-stretch-dress-14333008

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-petite-blazer-wrap-playsuit-with-belt_bcc03621?colour=pink

This might suit it young and trendy

or this
version

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-straight-leg-tie-waist-tux-wrap-jumpsuit_acc02558?colour=raspberry

What about a sequin jumpsuit, like this?

https://www.debenhams.com/product/nasty-gal-sequin-colorblock-plunge-wide-leg-jumpsuit_bgg02773

https://www.nastygal.com/gb/premium-diamond-sequin-halterneck-jumpsuit/BGG18322.html

Could always tone it tone for the nuptials with some kind of jacket or dare I say cardi. Then perfect for dancing after.

If too razzle dazzle, try Debenhams. They have a whole page of 'evening' jumpsuits: https://www.debenhams.com/category/womens-playsuits-jumpsuits-jumpsuits-evening

C'mon it's for a 19 year old...that's pretty fugly

My DD hires some fab outfits on 'by rotation' for weddings
Tell her to download the app and have a look.

C'mon the girl is 19 🤔

I know she is, I can read you know! Please tell me what is wrong with my saying I LOVE THIS DRESS? Did I say I liked it for the OP’s dd? No, I didn’t, but I did say I would absolutely love it for ME. Yes, for ME!

Roman? Isn't that aimed at over 50s?

But it was recommended for the OP's daughter by someone whose 18 year old daughter has it in blue.

It didn't strike me as a dress which an 18 or 19 year old would pick. It's an odd length. I would have thought that age group would prefer much shorter or much longer. I'm much older than 19. I wouldn't wear it either.

This is great - flattering even in larger sizes and works if you’re a g cup (plus front zip = easy on and off!) could be glam with jewellery/heels or smart casual with trainers.

https://www.next.co.uk/sale/search?w=Suncoo&af=gender:women%20gender:women%20#searchpos_1_13

Yes @miserablebitch and the OP is not talking about YOU...this is not about YOU...it's about a dress for 19 year old daughter 😉

I’ve also got boobs too big for the rest of my body and would go with something like:
https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/ax-paris/green-and-black-floral-print-2-in-1-midi-dress
shows off her figure without an ooh everyone look at me feeling xx

At what age do you think that dress stops being "fugly"?

Ps re my post I’m 31 and (rightly or wrongly) still like to feel like I’m a young person that is up to date with fashion 😂 x

What is wrong with her uni ball gowns? That’s exactly what people would wear to weddings where I’m from

Asos have a range of dresses you can hire, it’s around £10 for 2 weeks https://www.hirestreetuk.com/brand/asos-rental

My DD is 21 and was at a wedding last month. Most of the girls her age wore maxi jumpsuits or maxi dresses, with block heel sandals, flat sandals or even converse.

There were none of the short tight clubbing dresses that were in fashion a few years ago for 20 something women ( the kind that were worn with a very dark fake tan, false eyelashes and stripper shoes ).

caveat - this was the wedding of quite a young couple who dress informally, I guess it might be different if the bride and groom were older and more formal.

IMO some of the dresses linked to on this thread look more suitable for a woman of 40 than a 19 year old!

Tons of jumpsuits from Next e.g. www.next.co.uk/style/su098540/n10271#n10271

TBH...it doesn't

Hit the charity shops, try on everything wedding appropriate. She'll find something suitable

Yes that was my point. I'm so fed up of the assumption by some posters that, ugly dresses will be fine if you're over a certain age.

Agreed it looks cheap

Charity shops or ebay