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How old is this bride?

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CinnamonTree · 11/02/2024 21:09

I'm thinking of wearing this for my wedding. My friend think it ages me considerably. Wedding is informal and low key. How old would you think the bride would be wearing this?

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TheMoonstone · 12/02/2024 06:24

I think it’s a lovely dress. Your friend seems more catty than I would like in a true friend - ages you considerably??
I’ve been married twice - once in a very grand affair and once a quick registry office in jeans. Neither was actually “my” idea of wedding and both ended in divorce…so my pearls of wisdom are wear something that makes YOU happy, no matter what anyone else thinks. Enjoy your day and your love.

CinnamonTree · 12/02/2024 07:25

Ok so I have tried the dress on again this morning. And I don't love it. I also think the sleeves are too long and would get in the way.

I really want to wow my husband to be (probably an unpopular opinion). I need to re-look. The dress is going back.

@TheMoonstone she isn't catty at all. She is a true friend and I want her to be honest. I just want to find a dress that isn't breaking the bank and I like. This is not that dress.

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 12/02/2024 07:33

I prefer it on you than on the model, don't worry about the sleeves, it's only for one day. You'll look amazing with hair done etc.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 12/02/2024 07:35

Also looks tons better on you as you're darker then the model.

User373433 · 12/02/2024 07:35

I like it, it's different and boho. I think it suits you.

NigelHarmansNewWife · 12/02/2024 07:36

It's a lovely dress, but it's too long on you as it pools on the floor at the front. The sleeves are meant to be long like that looking at the photo of the model wearing it. I think it could be adjusted to fit you better which will make it look better - it's too long in the bodice on you imo and somehow misses the mark, but that will cost a bit for someone good. All that said, you're not wearing heels and don't have your hair done so it could look completely different.

Have you been and tried on lots of dresses in a shop? Doesn't matter what your budget is, but you'll get an idea of what suits you best and can then shop for that style and shape. I remember I wanted very simple and plain, but none of them did anything for me!

HeadNorth · 12/02/2024 07:36

I think you look beautiful in that dress, young, boho and stylish.

pinkpale · 12/02/2024 07:38

You look gorgeous.

Shf · 12/02/2024 07:38

On the original photo I thought it looked awful but it’s genuinely doing something on you. The sleeves are all wrong and make it look massive but if you had them taken up to below the elbow and a bit tighter it could look good. It sits really nicely on your chest and stomach, a bit loose but in a flattering way.

Cheeseflakes · 12/02/2024 07:40

I honestly agree with your friend. I'd say mid-50's tbh. I'm sorry though 😣

You look like you should be in something very different

Seaside3 · 12/02/2024 07:43

I think it's lovely. I would maybe see if there's a way of elasticities the cuff so you still get a billows sleeve without it ending up in your food.

bradpittsbathwater · 12/02/2024 07:47

It does look much better on you than the model. I wasn't keen before but I love it on you! Your hair colour and fair skin makes it stand out more

35965a · 12/02/2024 07:48

I think it looks fab on you. The sleeves would annoy me a little too but overall the look is working on you!

Porageeater · 12/02/2024 07:49

It’s a lovely dress but I think you’re right that the sleeves are too big. You have a lovely figure though OP, you are going to look stunning whatever.

SD1978 · 12/02/2024 07:58

Like others have said- not so much age, but potentially figure- I'd agree it looks more designed for tall and willowy- but it's really one you'd have to try. It's a wedding looking dress, you'd have to try to see if it works!

SD1978 · 12/02/2024 07:59

Sorry- saw you had tried in! The top doesn't seem to be doing much for you, the length and bottom is nice but not the top.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 12/02/2024 08:02

I agree about maybe tightening the sleeve ends and taking the hem up , the more I look,the more I like it.

itsgoingtobeabumpyride · 12/02/2024 08:06

I love it on you!
The sleeves seem to have ties, could you tighten them?
I don't think they're overly long though.
Curl your hair & insert a little bit of Babys Breath on a hidden clip or go fully out and have a headband of delicate flowers, I love Babys Breath in a brides hair ❤️

Baystar · 12/02/2024 08:07

I think it looks beautiful and flatters your figure. Hair and makeup will also take it up another notch, add a pretty hair accessory.
If you arent already then I'd say try it when wearing heels.

Maybeicanhelpyou · 12/02/2024 08:11

It’s lovely on you. But take it to a tailors, maybe £30, they’ll do the sleeves and the length.

Enjoy your day and congratulations

blooblom · 12/02/2024 08:28

I think it looks better on you than the model. But still quite shapeless and you don't love it on you which is key.

Silverfoxette · 12/02/2024 08:45

I think if you’re having doubts get something else. It’s your wedding dress, you need to feel 100% about it. I’d get the £500 dress and sell it after

Songiii · 12/02/2024 08:48

40s/50s

WhingeInTheWillows · 12/02/2024 08:49

I was going to say it’s not that nice but then I saw you in it and changed my mind. It looks great on you. As others have said, a slight adjustment to the sleeves and length (or higher shoes) and I think it would be good.

CeilingGranny · 12/02/2024 08:52

It didn't suit the model that well but it looks gorgeous on you.

I'd guess you were in your twenties from the picture of you wearing it.