Is this dress ok for a wedding? I bloody hope so....

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Feeling fat, frumpy and also puffy in the heat. Was hoping to have lost weight but for a variety of reasons I haven't managed to do so. Late 40s. Fair (blonde) colouring.

Wedding this weekend. Church followed by semi-formal venue.

This is literally the only dress I feel comfortable in. I think it looks fairly nice. I've done my nails print pink, have subtle gold sandals and will wear a bright lipstick and some nice hoop earrings.

Now panicking I'll look frumpy/like a bridesmaid/like I'm pregnant/like it's inappropriate for a summer wedding.

I honestly want to cry. I'm feeling wobbly at the moment (physically and metaphorically!). Can anyone offer any reassurance?

Please be kind.

So what if they do?

Perfect for a wedding, you'll feel fab when you're wearing that all dolled up, lovely.
I'm slinking off to order one myself 😍

Oh great choice! And your styling sounds perfect, navy looks classy so easily. Don't be afraid to go big on the earrings!

Looks lovely ! Never heard of this company so went to have a nosey and they've got some gorgeous dresses ! Thank you xx

Love this dress, I've got it in green and its so easy to wear. I got lots of positive comments when I wore mine. Enjoy, you'll feel fab in it.

Its lovely. After two weeks of watching athletes in their knickers I think we all feel like whales, don't worry!

Love that dress, and if it was 25 quid, it's a belter. Go and enjoy the wedding.

It's lovely & your accessories sound perfect. Have a fabulous day.

You're all so lovely and I feel a lot more confident now.

I do indeed have a metallic clutch to go with it!

Weirdly I saw an advert for it pop up on Facebook and for once it was a spot on suggestion!!

It looks much more expensive than it is when it's ok. Very comfy too. It is on the long side though which is fine for me as I'm tall, but if you're under, say, 5ft 6 you may find it too long.

Aaaw! So much love and positivity here for you Op!! You will look fabulous! Have THE best time. 💕

It's fabulous and wish I'd seen this for a wedding am at tomorrow!!

Looks lovely!

Link for anyone interested...

https://bluevanilla.com/products/navy-double-v-pleated-chiffon-dress?variant=40588982681677&currency=GBP&currency=GBP&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADn-RiK00rhT3gVQKGib7m0t7RvmS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzva1BhD3ARIsADQuPnWsIibiXlAoFbuLTIq34WFxAZN6PBfqz67tiAR40KFjSSUymPMJfJIaAroVEALwwcB

I so appreciate it, so thank you all. I was just packing and about to burst into tears with anxiety but I'm looking forward to it much more now.

Thanks again all. The miraculous power of strangers!

Lovely and elegant dress, accessories sound like they’ll look perfect with it, have a nice pamper the evening before too, enjoy yourself and have a great time!

It's really elegant, the dress and the accessories you describe - perfect! I bet you'll get lots of compliments.

Thank you! It actually has a navy slip built in to just below the knee, which you can't see here

I really like it. I've worn dark dresses to weddings before and decided beforehand that if anybody commented that it wasn't very summery (to wear a dark colour) that I'd reply that it's no darker than the suits the men tend to wear.

Love it.
I think you’ll look gorgeous with the pink and gold accents. Hold your shoulders back, smile and own it!

Love it. It's perfect xx

V nice, I LOVE a bit of chiffon, it's very comfortable, flattering and pretty IMO.

Have fun!

No need to be kind, you will look stunning.

You'll be fine. Always an option to wear control knickers if you think you'll be self conscious!

Lovely dress, especially for a wedding. Definitely appreciated the link! X

Perfect, and the way you are styling it sounds very chic x