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Chanel-esque suit for bride?

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JadeRocks · 10/08/2025 11:11

I would love some help with an outfit for my wedding this autumn!

It’s a small wedding in a rural setting. I am happy to dress up but will be doing own hair & makeup (groom will be in a lounge suit).

I would love something a bit French chic with a fun twist. Sadly a real Chanel tweed two piece is out of my budget! What do you think about a budget version of this as an option?

Open to all colours, could do cream or white especially if it’s not a classic bridal dress. I suit cooler darker colours though but not sure about those for a bride.

Happy to go up to £500, could do second hand! Could do trousers or skirt.

I’m late 30s, size 10, hourglass figure leaning towards pear, would love any thoughts, recommendations or thoughts of where to shop!

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Defiantly41 · 10/08/2025 11:30

Self-Portrait specialise in this kind of thing, lots of options on their bridal pages https://www.self-portrait.com/collections/wedding

a few suggestions from other sites too

Chanel-esque suit for bride?
Chanel-esque suit for bride?
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Chanel-esque suit for bride?
Chanel-esque suit for bride?
BlackSwan · 10/08/2025 12:08

The quality of the Self-Portrait tweeds is dreadful though. They look so plastic.
I would hunt around for other brand tweed on Vestiare Collective.

BlackSwan · 10/08/2025 12:10

ALESSANDRA RICH | Sequin Tweed Jacket | Women | Yellow/Black | Flannels

Sorry - misread... thought you were posting as mother of the bride. This won't work but Alessandra Rich does gorgeous boucle suits

butidid · 10/08/2025 12:16

LK Bennett?

You might like this at John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/l-k-bennett-charlie-tweed-jacket/p112295576?s_share=jlappdroid

butidid · 10/08/2025 12:19

Also love this jacket

You might like this at John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-julieann-tweed-jacket-cream-gold/p113171331?s_share=jlappdroid

JadeRocks · 10/08/2025 13:30

Ah I didn’t know about the self-portrait ones but they are exactly the kind of thing I had envisaged! Will try to see them in person. I really like the blush one on Coggles. This is all making me realise I would go for a midi rather than mini skirt. Thank you all so much for the ideas so far <3

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Faineante · 10/08/2025 13:34

Word of warning - the POW wears a lot of Self Portrait midi dresses. That may or may not influence your decision, but you’re less likely to be wearing a duplicate of her outfit if you choose one of the shorter dresses.

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