Help! Going out of my mind...

[puzzleofapuzzle]

Style-and-beauty geniuses of Mumsnet, I need you!

My partner's sister is getting married at the end of the month - winter wedding at a hotel in Glasgow.

I have been looking for WEEKS for a dress to wear and have got myself completely tied in knots.

Can someone please help suggest some dresses I could go for? Budget's up to £200-ish.

I'm 5'4, size 8-10, blonde, and 'officially' an hourglass shape but don't have much going on in the boob area. Don't suit most dark colours or jewel tones, although could manage a navy or warm green. I like a plunge neckline (lack of boobage means they tend to sit nicely) and dresses with a bit of swing in the skirt. My partner's wearing a muted green tweed three-piece, so I'm considering that element in the mix, too.

I've been considering velvet, or something nicely structured and fitted in a sturdy-ish fabric, but cannot for the life of me find anything that feels appropriate.

Needs to be warm enough (or something that I can add a stole or shawl to), partner's-family-appropriate, and able to be delivered soon!

Any suggestions VERY welcome – I'm feeling crazy!

Or this?

prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/green-and-white-polka-dot-vintage-50s-3-4-sleeve-swing-dress

This is pretty, but nothing like the other suggestions so maybe a wild card

How about a dress from here with a fur shawl?

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/claret-red-velour-wrapover-3-4-sleeve-midi-dress

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/bordeaux-red-wine-sparkle-glitter-vintage-a-line-crossover-capped-sleeve-tea-swing-dress

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/purple-velvet-sequin-bardot-twist-midi-dress-copy

https://www.very.co.uk/quiz-bottle-green-bardot-skater-midi-dress/1601053726.prd

www.folkster.com

https://www.very.co.uk/ax-paris-teal-draped-top-ruched-midi-dress-teal/1601033481.prd

www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/the-somerset-maxi-dress-velvet-edition?category=dresses&color=060&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

Oh wow I love this so much. I have absolutely nowhere to wear it but feel like I NEED it. It's so elegant and pretty and just lovely. Bet you looked great!

Absolutely no need for that comment.

It's a figure of speech.

Never mind the fact you have zero idea about the mental health of this OP.

Jeezy peeps - feels appropriate for a thread about a Scottish wedding.

🙄

You can’t breathe without “triggering” someone these days honestly.

It’s a common figure of speech and you don’t know anything about the OP to know whether she’s lucky or not

That's a bit unnecessary Gemma7619.

Presumably this thread has popped up in trending - it’s in style and beauty, where people talk about dresses.

Ghost usually has some lovely dresses or Finery at the more budget-friendly end

gorgeous

I don't understand the need for "warmth" unless you are outside for photos etc. All Glasgow hotels are heated to hot hot hot in December

https://www.reiss.com/style/su445071/b53714#b53714

Available in petite and burgundy but not in velvet & definitely not structured so the skirt is a bit swishy.

Oh FFS!!!!!!! 😑

If you accessorize it with a necklace to fill in the neckline, that dress would be lovely. Also suggest a bracelet and a pashmina. For the evening do, I'd remove the necklace and add a pair of statement earrings. Job done!

Wow, what a flood of great suggestions!

Thanks so much everyone – just having some extra brains to bounce ideas around with makes such a difference.

I think half the battle is just not being able to imagine things 'on', so I might just order a few options to try and commit to picking the best of the bunch...

Good also to know I'm not the only one who finds this weirdly difficult!!

This is my favourite

Pretty little dresss company. I always get compliments when I wear my dress. Have worn it to 4 scottish weddings too.

I love phase eight for occasion wear

Is this suitable, or too plain?

https://www.hobbs.com/product/dormer-velvet-dress/0224-5608-9845L00-EVERGREEN.html