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Am I too old for this wedding dress?

340 replies

MistressOfCopperMountain · 22/06/2024 21:31

Aged 46, size 8. Wedding in Sept. Is it a bit prom like, youthful, mutton / lamb?

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/self-portrait/clothing/midi-dresses/guipure-lace-midi-dress/31840166392379754

OP posts:
Eyesopenwideawake · 22/06/2024 22:03

Honestly? I think dress #1 is too old for you!

Dress #2 is lovely if you a bit more bust than the model.

Friendofdennis · 22/06/2024 22:03

The first one is beautiful. What accessories will you wear with it ?

TheSquareMile · 22/06/2024 22:05

@MistressOfCopperMountain

No, of course you're not.

A bride should wear what feels really lovely to her, regardless of the opinions of other people.

It's a really beautiful dress. If it's the one you like, buy it!

Congratulations!

PS I've realised that you've posted two pics. I like the dress in the first post best, if that helps.

Hepzibar · 22/06/2024 22:06

The first one was is beautiful, you will look amazing in it.
The second one is awful and looks like a nightie.

DramaAlpaca · 22/06/2024 22:09

The first one is beautiful, the lace is so pretty.

I don't like the second one.

IgoogledYOLO · 22/06/2024 22:12

The first is lovely!
I'd feel conscious about the see-through band in the middle (sorry, I don't know how else to describe it). I'd wear a bodysuit type lingerie with to reduce the flesh colour showing through, but that's down to how you feel about it.

Kitkat1523 · 22/06/2024 22:14

First dress is much nicer and more bridal ( if that’s a word)

ChrisPPancake · 22/06/2024 22:16

Love the first one. Second looks more like nightwear to me Blush

BinkyBeaufort · 22/06/2024 22:16

The first one is gorgeous!
Second one really, really isn't.

PubicZirconia · 22/06/2024 22:18

Also would suggest the first one out of the two!

Congrats OP,I wish you all the best💐

greengreyblue · 22/06/2024 22:18

It’s very nice op, very elegant.

greengreyblue · 22/06/2024 22:20

The satin one is beautiful too but not flattering on that model.

Growlybear83 · 22/06/2024 22:22

I think the Ghost dress is so much nicer. It's elegant and classy and would suit any age. I think the first dress is far too fussy.

CalicoPusscat · 22/06/2024 22:22

Berlinlover · 22/06/2024 22:01

It’s beautiful but anyone over 35 shouldn’t wear white (I’m aware that my opinion is controversial).

😮 I only plan on getting married at 60 and in white!

@MistressOfCopperMountain looks gorgeous

CyanideShake · 22/06/2024 22:26

I like the ghost dress but it depends on the wearer's figure. it will show every lump and bump and as a pp mentioned needs a curvier bust than the model has.

rainbow126 · 22/06/2024 22:30

First one would be perfect for your wedding, and I’d wear the second the following day!

Tel12 · 22/06/2024 22:33

The first one. Definitely.

Mulhollandmagoo · 22/06/2024 22:33

Attictroll · 22/06/2024 21:37

Both lovely but prefer the first one and think it's very special and classic

I completely agree! They're both beautiful dresses, but that first one is stunning.

featheryfancy · 22/06/2024 22:35

It’s perfect! Beautiful dress

Xyz1234567 · 22/06/2024 22:35

No way are you too old. That dress is absolutely beautiful and I wish I was 46 and a size 8!!

forgivingfiggy · 22/06/2024 22:36

I actually prefer the second one - it's more understated and therefore seems classier to me. Both objectively lovely dresses and having the confidence to not have to 'fill' the space with your frock speaks of good taste more than any dress will.

Sasqwatch · 22/06/2024 22:37

Beautiful

Whycantiwinmillionsandsquillions · 22/06/2024 22:38

The first one is fine.
I think the vast majority of women would not look great in the second one.
The model doesn’t even look good in it.

MistressOfCopperMountain · 22/06/2024 22:40

Thank you, all. I have ordered the lace dress, the least I can do is make an effort to try on. The second one look better on me than on the model, due to bigger chest and bum.

OP posts:
Courseofjustice · 22/06/2024 22:41

I LOVE it! I got married over a decade ago at 28 and wish I had the confidence to wear something slightly different like this rather than the standard white sateen. I loved my dress but this is really really elegant. Go for it. The second one, definitely not.

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