French Wedding Guest Outfit

[DreamsOfSun]

I know I’ve got a while to sort this, but I’m going to a wedding in France in July and struggling for outfit ideas. Looking for some inspiration from mumsnetters.

I’m a 10/12; 5’7 on a hydrated day :)
I’m expecting to still be breastfeeding the baby so need something breastfeeding-friendly and will need to be able to wear a supportive bra. But I hate most stuff that is actually designed for feeding!

Not keen on flats but need some sort of comfortable shoes as also have a 4 year old I’ll be chasing around. And it’s South of France in July so needs to be lightweight/airy. Budget around £250 for whole outfit.

I love this, but don’t think it will work with feeding: https://www.meandem.com/int/cheesecloth-tulip-print-halterneck-frill-maxi-dress-soft-white-sherbet-lilac

Any ideas much appreciated :)

If nursing I would probably go for a button front dress with vest underneath. I love the dress you posted though! Would it not work with some kind of shawl to cover while feeding?

this is the type of dress I’d go for: https://www.mytheresa.com/gb/en/women/marant-etoile-dalida-printed-cotton-voile-midi-dress-purple-p00963134?dplink=true&utm_source=sea_pla&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=google_sea&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIosatl-KMiwMV9pRQBh3LghBkEAQYASABEgKvpfD_BwE&chn=sea_shopping&src=google&cmp=17304731262&tarea=gb&tar=&ag=&ptyp=&feed_num=P00963134-2&gbraid=0AAAAAD3Pw-nEo6ttxrKgndVoWd6fkYJv7&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD3Pw-nEo6ttxrKgndVoWd6fkYJv7

Or this style but appreciate the price is way over 😬 https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/linen-floral-midi-shirt-dress-000000000007711991?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=EN%2BUK%2BPMaxShoppingDDS%2BOnlineLow/Weak%2BAny%2BWomenswear%2BNone&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADm-wgO5SiNxEfxopo3NnL8-aXNxi

Where is the wedding - church, country house, garden? Just thinking for temperatures

Have you looked at Seraphine?

Yeah I think I agree that button down is probably the way to go although I’m not sure about sleeves given the heat, but then sleeveless button down feels a bit casual maybe? Zimmerman one is beautiful though.

I don’t think I’ll get a supportive bra under the one I posted and also not sure if the front will open enough for nursing :(

I’d order the Me+Em one and try it, it’s beautiful. I wore a similar one from there last year, whilst breastfeeding. I did size up from my normal size so it was a little more roomy but it worked fine - the little hook and eye at the front helped a lot.

Bargain shirt dress on Next @DreamsOfSun . Ok long sleeves but your colours? And viscose so should be cool-ish to wear.

Buy Pink Floral Long Sleeves Midi Shirt Dress from the Next UK online shop

Yeah, you could size up and add a belt (a nice one!) if need be. Worth trying it.

The South of France can be very hot in July, there are also a lot of naturist beaches, so maybe join in the spirit of the region and just wear a pair of flip-flops (not a euphemism).

It’s a church service followed by a reception at a chateau. I’m expecting we will be outside quite a bit at the reception.

Ok so just need to cover shoulders in church (if it's a traditional one) but could always do that with a wrap

These are nursing friendly

www.seraphine.com/en-gb/vintage-floral-maternity-nursing-dress/

www.seraphine.com/en-gb/flutter-sleeve-maxi-wrap-dress/

www.seraphine.com/en-gb/flutter-sleeve-wrap-maxi-maternity-and-nursing-dress-black-gold-vinisha/

www.tiffanyrose.com/maternity/clothing/NANDWM/Naomi-Maternity-Nursing-Dress-Watercolour-Meadow.html

www.tiffanyrose.com/maternity/clothing/JNDJG/Jamie-Nursing-Dress-Japanese-Garden.html

Which bit of France is it in? South will be hot as hell, north could be anything drizzly/chilly/hot/everything in between. If in the south I'd go for sleeveless and cotton or linen.

Op - your first dress is pretty but overpriced Try Roman

Thanks all. I think you’ve convinced me to give the Me&Em dress a try before I rule it out. Might be back on this thread for more ideas in a few weeks if it doesn’t work out!