I need a dress suitable for weddings and a christening

[Hulababy]

I have at least two weddings over the next few months plus either 1 or 2 christenings; may be godparents at one of them if the parents finally get it sorted.

I want a dress suitable for wearing at them. Will also need accessories and probably a light jacket or something too. I am not a shoe/bag person though so will only want something simple.

I am 5 foot, and a size 12 (well 12 in Monsoon fittings anyway). Carrying too much weight and have no will power so not likely to have lost it by that time.

I like this dress in Monsoon - would it be suitable for a wedding do you think?

here

It's gorgeous! Just had a look myself but only comes in size eight or twelve, gutted
:-(

I think it would be suitable for both weddings and christenings maybe just change the accessories if you'll see the same people at each event.

Thanks. Need to have a visit over to Meadowhall now to try it on

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Dress is nice but not if you need to loose some weight - especially around the arms.

Strappy tops can be really dodgy.

I like this one

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion//Pleated-crinkle-dress/200517994

agree that strappy dresses can be a bit dodgy (also back and white can be a bit dull)

crinkle one looks like it needs a good iron!!!

aha but it is meant to be like that - a good excuse never to iron it

like Cod's pink one. agree that the b&w one is not a flattering cut - patterns aren't good for flattering either - one colour and wrappy much better.

how on earth can someone in a size 12 be regarded as FAT?!?!?

she may feel as if she is carrying more weight than she would like too - fair enough, all relative to what the individual is happy with but she is by no means fat

she said she was carrying extra weight!

I am a size 12, not fat, but wouldn't wear that dress as it is not flatering - print, squareneckline and strajps

and I am tall - she is short

Not sure we have a Phase 8.

I am carrying some extra weight - more on my thighs and tummy though. Not big on top.

how do you feel about pink?!

coast have some beautiful dresses in online now

coast

The red/pink tie front one is mainly polyester - would that not be really hot if the wedding ends up being a warm day?

Just found out that one of the weddings is a mainly outdoor one, with an outdor meal in the evening apparently.

red?

also with the twist front, wide enough straps, fitted at bust and skims out covering your worried about areas of tum and thighs?

Have some other dresses from Coast - they seem to fit quite well I think. Monsoon Petite is a very good fit for me I have found.

I struggle with some non petite clothes as tops/waists are not int he right place.

Think the prom dress would be too formal.

if its not 'shiney' I think it would be ok if you dress it down with black accessories?

killer heels of course though
wallis petite not sure how you feel about black though?

last one from me!

good luck finding something you like