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Help me find a bridesmaid dress

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StrawberryPi · 04/03/2025 17:04

My lovely long-time friend is getting married and I am a bridesmaid along with three others. We are allowed to pick our own dress which is lovely but proving challenging! Maybe I am just too picky.... any suggestions would be hugely appreciated - folks on here often come up with wonderful suggestions!

My criteria:

  • I am early-mid 30s, tall athletic build but with childbearing hips and a bit of tum, size 10 on top, 12-14 on the bottom, small boobs
  • Wedding is in a walled garden in sept, but the brides dress is quite simple and modern rather than frou-frou
  • I do not suit silky slips of things, or bias cut satin!
  • I will be tanned and have a brown bob with goldy bits in and pale blue eyes
  • Budget up to about £200 for the perfect thing
Brides criteria:
  • Cocktail/party vibes rather than particularly trad
  • Midi-maxi length dress (could be jumpsuit, matching skirt and top etc)
  • Jewel tone or pastel, plain/block colour or bold abstract print

Thanks for your help in advance!

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StrawberryPi · 04/03/2025 17:27

Thank you! The monsoon one is rather nice but perhaps I'm looking for something a bit...cooler than the others?

Hard to put a finger on, and I hate the word frumpy, but I have a figure that can look a bit matronly if not dressed carefully!!

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xmasdealhunter · 04/03/2025 17:32

That's fair enough! Coast have loads of jumpsuits at the moment, some more out there than others, and are well worth a look. For example:
Jumpsuits | Slink Jersey Pleated Jumpsuit | Coast (this might be too bright but serves as a spring point!)

StrawberryPi · 04/03/2025 20:09

Ooh I like the lilac from club l. Not sure about strapless but could probably add a strap....

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laesosalt · 04/03/2025 20:11

Six Stories, Pretty Lavish and Meshki have some beautiful options - amazing quality as well 🥰

BeetledBrow · 04/03/2025 20:19

I can’t quite picture your criteria, so …

& Other Stories?

Faithfull?

DVF?

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Raera · 07/03/2025 16:23

StrawberryPi · 07/03/2025 15:05

https://www.karenmillen.com/floral-jacquard-corseted-woven-maxi-dress/BKK22696.html

Came across this - gonna ask the bride if she reckons that's graphic/abstract enough! Pretty sure it fits with her colours too :)

Beautiful dress, but also liked the lilac strapless one

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