Please help me 😬. My son is getting married in just under two weeks. Woodland outdoor wedding but still formal ish, two separate ceremonies on consecutive days, day 1 legal, lower key smaller/shorter gathering, followed by day 2 blessing and main celebratory reception. So I’m doing two outfits.
Dress a (green), this is a definite for day 1.
Dress b (blue), I love this. Showed my son and he really loved it. I sent it back once as had second thoughts, I love it, it also feels very me, just not sure it says ‘woodland’, but I’ve now ordered it again 😂.
I’m still open to other suggestions. I live in dresses so very comfortable wearing. I’m 54, 5ft 4”, size 10/small 12, not sleeveless/very short sleeve (want to hide upper arms), prefer midi length, fit and flare or bias cut (pref not wrap/tiered/frills/asymmetric). I like green, red , blue but open. Budget, £200 ish, could go £300-400 for something completely fabulous.
Struggling with shoes, would prefer one pair to go with both but that might be difficult) maybe a chunky sandal, perhaps a statement colour (anything other than black), high-ish but stable and comfy? - venue is rustic with some uneven ground. On a previous visit I saw a poor woman struggling in high wedges and she actually fell over quite spectacularly…other than trainers or sandals I don’t much like flats, but also don’t want that to be me.
Something for my hair? Long thick curly hair, down or half-up on day one (I’m doing it so limited skill), salon up-do on day 2. Would like a fancy hair accessory, e.g. small hair clip style (def not headband) fascinator or really lovely statement hair clip. Not sure on colour, happy to buy 2.
Might also need a wrap if chilly in eve.
Had breast cancer/mastectomy, awaiting re-do of failed reconstruction, lost a bit of confidence, first of my children to get married and this is my first really dressed up occasion since. I’d love to feel amazing so would love some helpful advice and suggestions. Thanks. 😊