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February Wedding ,, I need help ,, I am a pathetic shopper !

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:01

Evening all ,, I am getting married in February next year, and I am struggling to find a dress that I actually like 😑
I am 51, 5'11" size 8, the dress needs to be long sleeved and I would like it to be full length, but midi would also be fine.
Because I am not a shopper, I have not got a clue about brands, I have spied a long Ralph Lauren dress that I like but I'm not blown away enough by it to buy it at full price. I will be keeping an eye on whether it comes into the sales in January.
www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/twist-front-stretch-jersey-gown-648376.html?dwvar648376_colorname=Lighthouse%20Navy&cgid=women-clothing-jumpsuits&webcat=women%2Fclothing%2Fwomen%20clothing%20jumpsuits#webcat=women%7Cclothing%7Cwomen-clothing-jumpsuits&start=1&cgid=women-clothing-jumpsuits
I would love a dress in velvet , my favourite colour is navy or blue, I suit a wrap dress but nothing with too much flare in skirt. My other half is wearing a kilt.
I am throwing myself at your mercy, any brands that might suit that I wouldn't have a scooby about?

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:19

Thank you for looking, however I need a dress with long sleeves, and I don't think I rock a print! Got to be navy or blue :)

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:20

This is lovely, however the sleeve isn't long enough, got to be full length long sleeves

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:21

Last message is related to the Gina Bacconi dress

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googledidnthelp · 10/12/2023 20:23

What about a beautiful velvet cape over a more basic dress?

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:23

Howmuchtohireahitman · 10/12/2023 20:22

Not sure if the slit would be too high but you could always sew it up a bit.

https://clubllondon.com/products/fay-navy-velvet-corset-style-knot-maxi-dress-cl128016015

I have already spied this one, and love it, however a little more razz dazz than I am looking for.

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:25

googledidnthelp · 10/12/2023 20:23

What about a beautiful velvet cape over a more basic dress?

Great idea, however still need a long sleeve, and therefore don't need a cape! Wedding and meal are at the same location, so we don't need to consider the weather

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:42

Howmuchtohireahitman · 10/12/2023 20:29

Thank you :) I like it but don't love it, also the model is 5'7" so I know before trying it the sleeves won't be long enough.

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:43

PiggieWig · 10/12/2023 20:29

Thank you, yes I have seen this one, however it is just too flared? I don't have the curves, but its a possible.

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 20:45

PiggieWig · 10/12/2023 20:29

Just looked again, I was considering doing an order to try however they don't have it my length.

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Mirabai · 10/12/2023 21:00

Nah I think the RL is better, that’s a bit geeky.

MabelQ · 10/12/2023 21:05

I highly recommend looking on Amazon at the KohKoh brand dresses. I own several and have found them to be extremely impressive quality at a lower price point. These are not your mass market disposable dresses, and the silhouettes remind me of the one you originally posted but didn’t like the price point of. I’ve found they even wash very well and hold up to years of wear if you’re looking for an investment. Their material is quite thick as well. (Just make sure you opt for “matte” if it gives you a choice between “navy” and “matte navy”.)

I own a KohKoh in navy (purchased for my brother in law’s wedding, where I played the piano), in black (purchased for a spectacular wedding I was a musician for), and in floral; a friend wore a maroon one as a mother of the bride dress at her daughter’s wedding (she is quite young and needed a non-standard, youthful MoB dress), another friend wore a violet one in her brother’s wedding (along with many other bridesmaids), and my Mom owns both a black and a navy, one for a formal concert and one for a funeral.

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googledidnthelp · 10/12/2023 21:08

Is this too far away from what you want?

www.wallis.co.uk/product/wallis-tall-velvet-mesh-insert-midi-dress_byy09169

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 21:08

Mirabai · 10/12/2023 21:05

This is a bit geeky too but maybe worth a look:

https://www.houseofbruar.com/esmee-velvet-dress-navy/

Lovely for a curvier figure but I would look like a sack of spudlet's in this style 😅 got to be a more figure hugging style to suit me, but thank you for looking

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 21:09

googledidnthelp · 10/12/2023 21:08

Thank you for looking, but no to the see through sleeves, yes I am needy 😂

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Schlep · 10/12/2023 21:10

Mirabai · 10/12/2023 21:08

Thank you, it is being added to the possible list

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