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Help me find an engagement dress!

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Sushimi · 30/04/2024 10:32

I'm marrying a Spanish man and his family want to have an engagement lunch this summer.
Can the power of Mumsnet help me find a relaxed but elegant engagement dress? I'm size 10, not into bold colours (more earthy or pastel). Also not that fond of being the centre of attention so nothing too out-there! 🙈
TIA!

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Huldrafolk · 30/04/2024 11:49

Lovely dress, @GettingStuffed.

GerbilsForever24 · 30/04/2024 11:49

size 10 top and bottom? I'd say the world is your oyster then and it comes down more to what is your budget and style? eg do you want something a bit more flowy and elegant, or more structured and stylish? Are we talking an engagement lunch in the countryside or at a fancy city restaurant?

GerbilsForever24 · 30/04/2024 11:58

If it was me and I could wear a size 10, I might go for something like this

Or perhaps this

Maybe this

Or this but sadly, never in a million years hvae I had the figure for this!

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Sushimi · 30/04/2024 12:27

Oh wow some super lovely dresses already - love the first one especially @GettingStuffed but a bit expensive... Thinking more around £300...

It's for a countryside lunch. I'm not really fussy with style as long as the colour is good :)

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timefornewme2023 · 30/04/2024 22:23

www.meandem.com/textured-layering-maxi-dress-cream

www.meandem.com/metallic-halterneck-maxi-dress-gold

I would be straight off to me + em !

Congratulations OP

Mirabai · 30/04/2024 23:05

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Help me find an engagement dress!
laclochette · 05/05/2024 17:43

I absolutely love Bernadette's dresses, some of the more floaty or shorter styles are gorgeous for an engagement party, the floaty ones have a gorgeous boho vibe and the shorter ones a very cute cocktail party vibe.

This is their taffeta range but they also do lovely linen dresses on the same website.

The Taffeta Icons — BERNADETTE

BERNADETTE is the Antwerp-based fashion label from creative mom-and-daughter duo Bernadette and Charlotte de Geyter. Explore our ready-to-wear and homew...

https://bernadetteantwerp.com/collections/the-taffeta-icons

SeismicSalad · 05/05/2024 19:58

minipie · 05/05/2024 19:26

Agree with Reformation.

I tried on this recently which would be perfect IMO

Love this one

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minipie · 05/05/2024 19:26

Agree with Reformation.

I tried on this recently which would be perfect IMO

I do too, absolutely spot on.

Abeona · 07/05/2024 11:15

Ghost has some drapey crepe dresses in pastels that might suit, OP. Particularly if, not wanting too much attention, you want to cover up a little. Depends on how formal or informal his family and the lunch are going to be. And how fierce the air-con in the restaurant is likely to be.

https://www.ghost.co.uk/madi-crepe-midi-dress-d08g010-z04

Madi Crepe Midi Dress | Ghost London

Midi in length, Madi is a dress that ticks all the boxes for a wear every season style. A feminine v-neckline, gathered bust and empire line make for a flattering silhouette, while the elbow length, ruched sleeves add some volume to create our much-lov...

https://www.ghost.co.uk/madi-crepe-midi-dress-d08g010-z04