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Struggling to find a wedding guest dress that's not polyester

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bluejelly · 02/03/2025 09:10

I need a gorgeous dress for a summer wedding, but struggling to find one not made of polyester. Ideally it would be cotton, linen or silk. Viscose is ok too if good quality.
Budget £150 new or second hand
Colour: Blue, Green, blush pink or soft grey
Not patterned (polkadot ok)
I'm 48, a size 12-14, hourglass.
Good arms, bad knees so sleeveless or halterneck midi would be ideal
Any suggestions gratefully received!

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SackChute · 02/03/2025 09:36

How about a silk jumpsuit?

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-susanna-silk-jumpsuit/p110442130

bluejelly · 02/03/2025 12:24

Oo that is nice, I hadn't considered a jumpsuit... thank you @SackChute

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Britpopbaby · 02/03/2025 15:07

https://www.sezane.com/en/product/adele-dress/ecru#size-6 Ecrue ok?

bluejelly · 02/03/2025 18:18

Britpopbaby · 02/03/2025 15:07

I love this but afraid it's a bit too pale for me

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bluejelly · 02/03/2025 18:18

And sorry not to keen on this one. But thanks for suggesting!

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Defiantlynot41 · 02/03/2025 18:26

Poetry is all linen/ecovero, may be on the casual side for a wedding

Aspiga only do linen, organic cotton or viscose and have a "by material" filtering option on their site

Defiantlynot41 · 02/03/2025 18:30

John Lewis have this lovely dress - above budget but very classic so could be worn again

Struggling to find a wedding guest dress that's not polyester
IroningThrone · 02/03/2025 18:44

https://www.boden.com/products/crochet-trim-knitted-dress-ivory-navy is gorgeous!

WingBingo · 02/03/2025 19:08

The purple Me & Em dress is beautiful

CerealPosterHere · 02/03/2025 19:34

WingBingo · 02/03/2025 19:08

The purple Me & Em dress is beautiful

That’s my favourite, if I liked my arms more I’d buy that for sure. Great price as well. And it’s got pockets!

bluejelly · 02/03/2025 23:24

Thanks so much for the suggestions! I really like the Boden linen dress in green.
I like the Me + Em dress but not sure I could manage purple...

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bluejelly · 02/03/2025 23:25

IroningThrone · 02/03/2025 18:44

Love this too, though the knitted style might be too hot for a summer wedding

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bluejelly · 02/03/2025 23:25

This feels a bit casual for the event, also would prefer no sleeves. But thank you!

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IroningThrone · 03/03/2025 00:15

Maybe a light print?

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su491122/ak3963#ak3963

IroningThrone · 03/03/2025 00:22

Not sure it's right for a wedding but this is a gorgeous color!
https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-belted-midi-shirt-dress/p/clp22612337#intid=pid_pg4pip48g2r2c1%7Cprodflag_New

IroningThrone · 03/03/2025 00:52

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madaboutpurple · 03/03/2025 04:39

Scarlett and Jo do lovely dresses and Roman originals.

FriendofDorothy · 03/03/2025 07:26

I have bought this for a wedding. It's lovely quality and feels much more expensive than it actually was..

joanieclothing.com/celia-birtwell-x-joanie-queen-of-the-night-angel-sleeve-floral-print-maxi-dress.html