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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:
Nonewclothes2024 · 23/06/2024 08:14

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).

Why not ?

Bansheed · 23/06/2024 08:15

I am 50 and a size 14. I recently wore the red version of your self portrait dress to a very smart party. Got loads of compliments! Go for it

EachandEveryone · 23/06/2024 08:20

The first one. Try it on though as I find their dresses come up small.

MrsDeaconClaybourne · 23/06/2024 08:21

The first one is beautiful. I don't agree with putting age limits on clothes anyway, people should wear what they like but I think it's really classy anyway and not particularly 'young' looking.

DomPom47 · 23/06/2024 08:23

First wedding dress option is beautiful. Throw in a nice fascinator and a lovely pair of shoes and you will look fab. I particularly like your first choice because it is the kind of dress that you could wear on another occasion too. Enjoy your big day when it arrives 🎉

YouAreAllMySymmetry · 23/06/2024 08:24

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.

I agree! The first one is very very safe. It doesn't look special to me.

Spacerader · 23/06/2024 08:25

Going against the majority here, but I prefer the 2nd dress. I actually think this is more elegant. The first is nice but it's not youthful, if anything it's more mature and very mother of the bride in style and shape.

The first one with the right shoes, accessories hair and makeup would look beautiful. And you can buy very similar dresses in many bridal shops.

Scarydinosaurs · 23/06/2024 08:26

Both are gorgeous.

dresses don’t need to cost more than X or Y - it’s all about how you feel in it.

I hope you have an amazing day.

middleofnowhere666 · 23/06/2024 08:43

Have you looked on Monsoon website? There are some beautiful wedding dresses that are now half price.

andfinallyhereweare · 23/06/2024 08:47

I’d say you’re too young for it!

Christine1998 · 23/06/2024 09:38

It’s perfect. The one you have already bought is lovely too, i definitely prefer the first one though, you will look amazing in both tbh, wear which ever one makes you feel will make your wedding the day you dreamed off. x

diddl · 23/06/2024 10:38

I prefer the 2nd dress.

Not keen on the neckline on the first & think that lace can be aging.

CbeeGeeBee · 23/06/2024 10:42

No, it’s lovely. A nice heel and some boho-type flowers in your hair (or a classy diamondy comb if that’s more your thing) and you are golden

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 10:55

@Berlinlover · Yesterday 22:01

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

Do you mean as a bride? Or not at all? Also, why not?

MrsMitford3 · 23/06/2024 11:08

Love the lace one @MistressOfCopperMountain -think perfect!

You must show us pics (headless) when you get it

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 23/06/2024 11:51

It’s not a wedding dress though or even like , it’s a day dress. If you have a luxurious venue then you need to dress for the setting.

YouAreAllMySymmetry · 23/06/2024 11:53

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 23/06/2024 11:51

It’s not a wedding dress though or even like , it’s a day dress. If you have a luxurious venue then you need to dress for the setting.

Yeah I agree. It's something a guest could wear, but I don't think it's really special. I'm the same age as you and would think my mum more likely to choose it than me.

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 23/06/2024 12:05

MartyFunkhouser · 23/06/2024 00:29

Wasn’t that the queen mother-esque outfit?

If it was, that dress was terrible and looks nothing like the OP's choices.

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 23/06/2024 12:07

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 00:38

To suggest the Queen Mother would wear the dress in the thread from 5 days ago is laughable! She never wore anything like it! Here is the thread (and dress) I am on about. And yeah it IS similar to the one the OP is on about. Yet whilst many posters said this lady's dress is 'only fit for a very old person' (which was rude!) people are saying the dress THIS OP is on about is cool and amazing. 😆

Don't say the dresses are not similar coz they are!

Page 7 | Am I too old to wear this | Mumsnet

They aren't similar and the dress on the other thread is one of the worst I've seen on here.

Maddy70 · 23/06/2024 12:31

Its absolutely beautiful and perfect

ADHDGURL · 23/06/2024 14:09

The 1st one is absolutely gorgeous 😍

Netaporter · 23/06/2024 14:29

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).

Neither is white though?The one the OP posted is Ivory.

TWmover · 23/06/2024 14:32

Either will look stunning. You could get some beautiful accessories to wear with them if you want to glam them up further. I got really fancy spectacular earrings for my wedding day (albeit at an outlet) and I love wearing them now on special nights, you'll not do that with the wedding dress!

WildCherryBlossom · 23/06/2024 15:24

The first one is absolutely lovely. Very elegant.

The second one is a fab dress too (pictured on very much the wrong model in the wrong size). I have it in a different colour and wear it to weddings as a guest - I have sometimes found myself not the only one at an event wearing it (although luckily never in the same colour).

ladygindiva · 23/06/2024 15:40

It's absolutely stunning, and I usually hate wedding dresses 🤣 perfect for any age I'd say.