Very specific wedding dress search

[MoiraPose]

Hi all, I'm getting married next year and am looking for a very specific style of dress-any help would be greatly appreciated!

Wants:

Empire line
Flowy, long skirt
Bishop sleeves
V or sweetheart neck
NOT white
Can be either a day dress style or more formal (it's a registry office elopement)
Happy to spend up to £500
Something swishy and romantic

Me:

5ft6
Size 16
Late 30s
Mediterranean complexion
I love darker colours, especially jewel tones
Not a fan of a lot of patterns
I will be wearing flat shoes
Wedding will be in late spring

My searches are not bringing up anything! Help!

@MoiraPose that's princess line, not empire line. I hope you find your dress!

This one would be perfect if it wasn't for the ruffles: https://www.needleandthread.com/products/eve-sequin-gown-graphite?pos=34&&fid=87f5358b5&ss=c

Oh that really helps-thank you!

So pretty!

Needle and thread have some lovely dresses

Empire line cuts at the bust, think Bridgerton. Yes A-line.

Theres some pretty, swishy stuff on Milly Bridal (never used it) https://uk.millybridal.org/product/ball-gown-princess-v-neck-tulle-floor-length-prom-dresses-with-appliques-lace-ukm020115693-39950.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqncMOrlMGzlJx3-1QnQQXWUVqop863nIf7IwcsPQjE6imAWQ3bajpFsaAuRYEALw_wcB

Yeah I think Needle and Thread might be the one, they have a lot of bishop sleeved dresses and tulle, which I love!

This is beautiful but this sort of website just doesn't look trustworthy to me-that's what I struggle with.

Frock and frill dresses look lovely too. I've fallen down the rabbit hole of wedding dress browsing 😂

There used to be a place on the south coast somewhere called courtesan boutique which had customisable dresses, think they've name changed now but if you google am sure they'll come up.

Doesn't fit all your recs but long sleeves, v romantic. Pale pink but would assume would really flatter your complexion.

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-alecia-pleated-maxi-dress/antique-rose/p111333207

THis one might work although its got a very low back which could be a problem if you need a bra - but you could get a dress maker to put a panel in and then wear one with a clear strap. https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/aleli-dress/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21316842711&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4PetmYLZhgMV5ZJQBh0qzgBiEAQYDSABEgIfk_D_BwE

Or this one although its a bit less swishy https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/imani-rosewater-red-maxi-boho-dress/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21327352441&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImKWS_4PZhgMVy5RQBh08hArXEAQYBCABEgLrTPD_BwE

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I didn't see your update and went and had a look on needle and thread too... the red is a bit fabulous...

I failed to post these earlier

This offers dresses in a range of fabric so the white could be a different fabric - probably not quite right but maybe? https://www.digforvictoryclothing.com/size-uk-10---isadora-wedding-gown-in-ivory-matt-crepe
https://www.digforvictoryclothing.com/fern-lace-wedding-gown-with-ivory-linen

This is beautiful://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/975214796/a-perfect-cottagecore-style-bishop?gpla=1&gao=1&

https://www.azazie.com/gb/products/azazie-norah-plum-flowy-v-neck-long-sleeve-chiffon-long-bridesmaid-dress/232689?color=eucalyptus&campaigncountry=GB&utm_term=1060123&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqnf5_sbumFNq03QWmUdU06vm8kE13dXj3ORGW-nvdVQQ5ls0rAeu__4aAqaYEALw_wcB

It might be worth having an up close look at the construction of the needle and thread dress to see if the frills are something that could be removed.

Sounds like my dress except mine was white.

I got mine off ASOS but tried on others from other companies like Ghost London (but I found it not as soft/floaty). Even Boohoo had some dresses of that style in for bridesmaids back when I got married (a few years ago).

I didn’t have the patience to look at all their options, but if I ever got married again (in non-bridal), I would definitely pick one of these fabulous dresses:

https://itsmilla.com/products/misty-rose-sheer-sleeves-maxi-tulle-dress

I just picked mine from Needle and thread, didn't think would fit me as I am short and very busty due to breastfeeding but it fits perfectly!

What colour are you after? Did I miss it?

Look on www.ever-pretty.co.uk and filter by long sleeves. There’s some lovely bridesmaids dresses and they come in multiple colours.

This is just gorgeous and (I think) ticks all your boxes;

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/dima-ayad/clothing/gowns/metallic-plisse-tulle-gown-and-cape-set/1647597326434884

Ever-Pretty (linked by @FlatWhiteExtraHot ) are on Amazon if you do like any of them so (usually) reliable returns policy.

A few options

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/marchesa-notte/dresses/gowns/cape-effect-embellished-tulle-gown/1647597338295879

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-petite-embroidered-mesh-wrap-bridesmaids-dress_bcc05411

https://macduggal.com/products/67873

https://macduggal.com/collections/full-length-maxi/products/20283?variant=41069556269235