Help my gorgeous sister in law!

2phat2phaf · 2025-10-14T17:54:13+00:00

She is going to be mother of the bride next Summer - yay! Petite - 5'4", size 8/10. Beautiful long red hair, hazel eyes. Register office followed by reception in a field. Would like to wear a dress, but wants to feel comfortable. Likes blues and greens, clear colours. Budget, she's frugal, but wants to look and feel amazing. Up to £500 including shoes etc. Any ideas?

minipie · 14/10/2025 22:58

How about this as a starter for 10? Would need a strapless bra and arm confidence! Would be good with a little jacket for the ceremony.

Reiss Petite Satin Drape-Detail Slip Dress in Teal - REISS

Shop for Reiss Petite Satin Drape-Detail Slip Dress in Teal online at REISS

https://www.reiss.com/style/su619660/f04017

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minipie · 14/10/2025 22:58

How about this as a starter for 10? Would need a strapless bra and arm confidence! Would be good with a little jacket for the ceremony.

Edited

It looks like it’s tucked in her knickers by accident! Lovely colour and material but I really don’t like the skirt section.

User18394111 · 14/10/2025 23:05

Hobbs do a nice green dress called Sophie, link won’t work for some reason.

HolidayHappy123 · 15/10/2025 01:53

Just slightly over budget: V-Neck Ruched Cami Midi Dress In Delphinium Blue – Victoria Beckham UK

Or this one with change for strappy silver sandals: Gathered V-Neck Midi Dress

V-Neck Ruched Cami Midi Dress In Delphinium Blue

Camisole dresses are a house signature and the V-Neck Ruched Cami Midi Dress in delicate Delphinium Blue brings fresh personality to the 1990s-inspired favourite. Refreshed with a gathered front bodice and subtle cut-out detail at the front waist, it o...

https://www.victoriabeckham.com/products/v-neck-ruched-cami-midi-in-delphinium-20949

Silverbirchleaf · 15/10/2025 03:33

If she’s mother of the bride next summer, I’d wait until Spring to buy an outfit. Now all the winter stuff is in the shops.

minipie · 15/10/2025 13:14

Silverbirchleaf · 15/10/2025 03:33

If she’s mother of the bride next summer, I’d wait until Spring to buy an outfit. Now all the winter stuff is in the shops.

True, but right now the Outlet sections of various shops’ websites may have some bargains from the summer!

WhatdoesitmeanKeith · 15/10/2025 13:16

Way too early! Why so soon?

minipie · 15/10/2025 13:22

Some potential options in the Cefinn outlet

or in the me & em archive

Outlet - Occasionwear

Your favourite occasionwear now up to 50% off while stock lasts.

https://www.cefinn.com/collections/late-summer-sale-occasionwear?filter.v.option.size=S&filter.v.option.size=8&filter.v.option.size=10&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

Namechange2700000 · 15/10/2025 14:00

Couldn’t see how to share link!

FcukBreastCancer · 15/10/2025 14:03

I'd look at hobbs petite range

Happyjoe · 15/10/2025 14:07

Monsoon? They can do some lovely summer dresses that are just a little bit more showy than normal, perfect for a bride! They also do wedding and bridesmaid dresses afaik, tho not shopped with them for a couple of years.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su614568/f22773?srsltid=AfmBOopgOPkcepITeZgqzZqcBoXppLkbgOWPQLA6VeV8gNkowZldF1HDtsQ
Something like this would look gorgeous with her red hair!

owlpassport · 15/10/2025 14:15

Any of these? The Liberty one is spendy but it looks like they have a significant discount on at the moment, and it is stunning.

Phase Eight

Rixo

Liberty

Haisley Silk Dress | Phase Eight UK |

Haisley Silk Dress

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/haisley-silk-dress-100047669314.html?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21744775086&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21744775086&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21751088156&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC_x6nQo8dTkEKjGaznzinglh&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjL3HBhCgARIsAPUg7a6HfG3HW0gy39hh2OhybNDAwj9B1foPk34KnGWSd08HiNLF9g-jhWMaAtdfEALw_wcB

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2phat2phaf · 15/10/2025 18:15

Some lovely ideas here! She is a two times breast cancer survivor, who has chosen not to reconstruct, so perhaps strappy is a bit too challenging for her. I appreciate it's too early to shop, but I want to give her some ideas of where to look and get ideas. I just want her to feel as fabulous as she is as a human, and perhaps encourage her to have a bit more confidence. Thanks for your help everyone, keep them coming!

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Su55anr · 15/10/2025 19:19

On long term sick & getting Income protection from my employer. They are strongly hinting at dismissing me.
The income protection pays me 50% of salary for a maximum of 5 years. I’ve been paid IP for the last 6 months.
i think they will dismiss me on capabilities as I’m not currently able to do my job but I’m hoping my health will improve & I can return to it in time.
If they dismiss me am I correct in stating the income protection will cease too.
Thank you for any help you can offer

LightandBreezy · 15/10/2025 19:39

@Su55anr I think you need to start your own thread in a different topic, this is a thread about special occasion dresses on the Style and Beauty board, so not relevant to your post. Sorry to hear you are facing employment issues, there's a work board you should post on that will give you advice hopefully. Best of luck.

Italiangreyhound · 15/10/2025 19:40

This is a lovely dress

https://www.hobbs.com/product/petite-ann-embellished-silk-dress/0225-5932-3642L04-BLUE-YELLOW.html#cgid=clothing-petite-dresses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0225-5932-3642L04-BLUE-YELLOW&pos=18 www.hobbs.com/product/petite-ann-embellished-silk-dress/0225-5932-3642L04-BLUE-YELLOW.html#cgid=clothing-petite-dresses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0225-5932-3642L04-BLUE-YELLOW&pos=18]]]]

Su55anr · 15/10/2025 19:40

Light and breezy
I’m so sorry I thought I had started own thread. Apologies

Italiangreyhound · 15/10/2025 19:49

If I were petite I would love this...

www.freemans.com/womens/dresses/occasion-dresses//N-1lZ1z141odZ1z13z4z?fs_alp_id=kaleidoscope-duck-egg-lace-dress-amp-jacket//A-21T410_26&ns_campaign=test-dresses&ns_mchannel=PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GS%20-%20Womens%20-%20Dresses%20-%20%5BPMax%5D%20-%20%5BPLA%5D&ns_mchannel=PLA&ns_source=google&ns_campaign=GS%20-%20Womens%20-%20Dresses%20-%20%5BPMax%5D%20-%20%5BPLA%5D&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20281769669&gbraid=0AAAAADplBR82FxpnT520L3hD7m3dR8zSM&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjL3HBhCgARIsAPUg7a4HhbTk4zFmfYs-0gVKFn_-AAb93XiG71oc-sZXy0j5OK75jAvzU0kaAtpzEALw_wcB

doublec · 15/10/2025 21:01

2phat2phaf · 15/10/2025 18:15

Some lovely ideas here! She is a two times breast cancer survivor, who has chosen not to reconstruct, so perhaps strappy is a bit too challenging for her. I appreciate it's too early to shop, but I want to give her some ideas of where to look and get ideas. I just want her to feel as fabulous as she is as a human, and perhaps encourage her to have a bit more confidence. Thanks for your help everyone, keep them coming!

As someone who has also had breast cancer, a double mastectomy without reconstruction (and never wear prosthetics), I happily wear strappy and low cut tops that not only show off my flatter than flat chest, but my scars and radiotherapy tattoo too. Maybe ask her rather than assume she wants to cover up. Not all of us choose to hide/conceal our lack of chests with higher necklines and/or scarves.

Why don't you arrange a personal shopping session for her? She has a good budget and a good stylist will be just the ticket for giving her a bit more confidence.

Namechangerage · 15/10/2025 21:17

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/peacock-manor-silk-satin-gala-maxi-dress-000798996.html?dwvar_000798996_color=36-TEAL&dwvar_000798996_size=S&quantity=1

Liberty Peacock Manor Silk Satin Gala Maxi Dress | Liberty

The Peacock Manor Gala Maxi Dress is crafted from our Belgravia Silk Satin with just a hint of 70s’ inspired fluted drama for the perfect new season addition to

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/peacock-manor-silk-satin-gala-maxi-dress-000798996.html?dwvar_000798996_color=36-TEAL&dwvar_000798996_size=S&quantity=1

Namechangerage · 15/10/2025 21:18

owlpassport · 15/10/2025 14:15

Any of these? The Liberty one is spendy but it looks like they have a significant discount on at the moment, and it is stunning.

Phase Eight

Rixo

Liberty

Great minds! I have been eyeing the Liberty one up forever, would love an excuse like this to buy it 😍

Namechangerage · 15/10/2025 21:21

https://rixolondon.com/products/marni-floral-blue-1?variant=42127497887789&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22464314523&gbraid=0AAAAADh6VNa91Ozfnj7Qxfrz1HoqjXc7r&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjL3HBhCgARIsAPUg7a4RgbGs9KnQbEJFTUjVauY8MndcYXufmyijAsO9j-3Pka0Jy7U8N6EaAniVEALw_wcB

Namechangerage · 15/10/2025 21:22

https://www.johnlewis.com/l-k-bennett-eleanor-midi-floral-dress-green-blue/p111531718?size=10&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20151164127&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1zxU_vcQVFQ-vQGXmeURx08o&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjL3HBhCgARIsAPUg7a5-ld2YTt1utWPWYavsp9ijgRSvkhtUMEJ6u-gICQntfzdodLYQAxEaArzXEALw_wcB

L.K.Bennett Eleanor Midi Floral Dress, Green/Blue, 10

Buy L.K.Bennett Eleanor Midi Floral Dress, Green/Blue from our Women's Dresses range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

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Namechangerage · 15/10/2025 21:23

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