Looking for a dress like Monsoon Camilla

[Movinghouseatlast]

I'm getting married in a month, very low key, registry office. I was going to wear a lovely dress I wore to a wedding last year, but suddenly feel at age 59 that I'd like something a bit bridal!

I absolutely love this dress but it's too expensive. Has anyone seen anything similar please? I'd prefer a midi version, but I just love the sleeves and general shape.Budget would be £200. Thanks!

https://www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-camilla-embroided-wedding-dress-ivory/p111291042

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5608444941-monsoon-beaded-wedding-dress

Is this the one? it’s on Vinted in a 12, selling for £250 but been listed a while so should be able to get it cheaper.

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I think I've been doing something wrong on Vinted searches. Thanks for finding it!

How about this from https://hopeandivy.co.uk/products/the-juliette-bridal-plunge-front-embellished-maxi-dress

Well done @Peasinthefreezer !! Did you buy it @Movinghouseatlast ?

There is one on ebay currently, monsoon camilla, size 8 if any good!

I'm sorry op but the Monsoon dress is hideous. It's ill fitting and the strap at the back looks like an afterthought. I can't think of one redeemable feature. The coast dress is lovely. Why have you left it this long to look for a dress? I honestly think you need something that's fitted.

😮 how fucking rude

It’s a lovely dress for a low key registry office service, are you not able to stretch to £400 with it being such a special day?

🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant response OP! For what it’s worth, I think the dress is beautiful - so much nicer than some of the monstrous wedding dresses that I’ve seen posted on Mumsnet in the past.

I hope you can get the Vinted dress and thst you have a wonderful wedding day. I think it’s so much more exciting and romantic to be planning a wedding just a few weeks away than a year ahead!

I like the dress OP, don't listen to the cunt 😂- It's got a kimono style look to it, very unusual and classy, also 59 here.

It's a gorgeous dress OP!!

The Nobody's Child one is pretty with the line of buttons down the front

This made my day, nice reply OP. Perfect.

The monsoon dress is dreamy, I love it. Sign up to monsoon website, I get almost daily offers and % off promos!

There is a reason why you probably won’t find these dresses second hand.
Both my daughters had wedding dresses that trailed along the floor. After the weddings they were filthy. No professional cleaning or soaking would get the marks out.

https://www.debenhams.com/product/oasis-flare-sleeve-boho-stretch-lace-fishtail-wedding-dress_baa11273

I would look like a bundle of laundry in that style. Have you tried on something similar to see if it's flattering?

You aren't remotely sorry

No I'm not. It's really unflattering for any figure. It's shapeless and there's so many better options out there.

You've totally disregarded the OP didn't ask for opinions on the dress. She said she loved it and was just looking for a cheaper version.

This meant at best you've come across as someone just proudly pissing on someone's chips. At worst well the OP has already called that. Do you care either way? I doubt it.

Just for anyone else looking, this has the same vibe I think.

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/melanie-embellished-maxi-dress-221674106.html?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Phase%20Eight%20-%20UK%20-%20%20Retargeting%20-%20DPA%20-%20P8%20-%20November%202024%20%E2%80%93%20Daily&utm_content=All%20Products%20-%20Website%20Visitors%20%26%20ATC's%20-%2090%20Days&utm_id=6669055671506_v2_s54_e211&utm_term=6669055671306&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGHn5ArBIBHifQxVsIHAN1IBOUp1tf17OM43xUWB4b3AIcv-CdnKEU-XPveW1fvAte1qLc_aem_b69eSBpZcm9JZsrE85kGAw8⁸

And another with a similar vibe!
https://hopeandivy.co.uk/products/the-juliette-bridal-plunge-front-embellished-maxi-dress