Not a 'wedding dress'

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I am planning on getting married in a registry office soon. We've been together for ages, 2 kids. Were due to get married in Covid and since had kids so never got round to rearranging. Part of the reason we've not got round to rescheduling is that we are super busy and just haven't got the bandwidth to organise a big do. As such, this will be a small affair and we'll maybe do a small meal after.

I'd like a nice outfit that's probably white but not a 'wedding dress' (although could be a white dress). I am 5ft7, size 8/10, small boobs, quite narrow hips so quite an athletic build. I like tailored things and simple silhouettes. Nothing too flouncy although I would like a bit of a wow factor. I've thought about a nice white suit but don't want to look too business like so needs to have a touch of glam. I think i'd like to keep it under a thousand pounds.

Any ideas?

https://www.debenhams.com/product/coast-halter-satin-midi-wedding-dress-with-pearl_bcc11630?colour=white&size=10&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=176013&awc=22735_1761234140_cf9a002f12fdc7b58109681f86a5b5fc&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin&utm_campaign=UK_176013&utm_content=Comparison+Shopping+Service+%28CSS%29

I'd pair with a gorgeous jacket and shoes

I love the top of this! I am a bit meh about midi length though to be honest

I hate it when I like part of a dress lol!

Too wedding?

https://www.thereformation.com/products/roy-satin-dress/1317459FDL.html?dwvar1317459FDLL_color=FDL

www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/cult-gaia/clothing/midi-dresses/deirdra-embellished-open-back-draped-knitted-midi-dress/46376663162960532

I like the white suit idea though

https://mintvelvet.com/products/cream-short-sleeve-blazer?channable=0504cf696400353432363930393639353139363744&variant=54269096951967&utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=23002030282&utmmcontent=185012399693&utmterm=&gaddsource=1&gadcampaignid=23002030282&gbraid=0AAAAAD22tb4ayOXsfeIzvPWndLMHSM2ny&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEpKTHgVpX1t32tq6HzGvwRVRmf2JImyoTohCu30M1RMgceiIQQF5RoCA1gQAvDBwE

https://www.johnlewis.com/reiss-devon-linen-blend-double-breasted-blazer-white/p113432365?size=6&sppc=2dxxmixedfashionnBAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gadsource=1&gaddcampaignid=20151164127&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1xBH7dkNBoVoDL7QIK64VHu&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEuVi1fa0xK6mboLNqB1LMbkkRsS0T4kNZ8jOZadLyegn8hU-Qtm0GBoCJdgQAvD_BwE

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/products/vanessa-white-jumpsuit

https://www.revolve.com/mobile/helsa-the-s-curve-dress-with-bow-in-cream/dp/HLSA-WD154/?d=Womens&size=XS&product=HLSA-WD154

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/white-open-back-mini-atalana-bridal-dress-d242884wht?variant=53943854760321&utm_source=NMPi&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PaidSearch&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19229866515&gbraid=0AAAAADQCJIVWCUjUV0Nwxs1MIwBI5gdrg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgpSy0sGqjQMV95VQBh33khBmEAQYASABEgL2evD_BwE

https://oddmuse.co.uk/products/the-ultimate-muse-high-waist-square-neck-midi-dress-white?_pos=5&_fid=a7bbdcf97&_ss=c

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/amber-dress-in-angel-breath-white/

Have a browse on Zalando. Some designer options.

That Vanessa jumpsuit is stunning! 😍

I agree! this is my favourite of the suggestions so far

Love the Vanessa jumpsuit

Just to note that the pearly sleeves aren’t part of the jumpsuit- they’re a body suit (from the same place), if you like the full look- see here:

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/products/hettie-bodysuit?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=1738f97cb&pr_rec_pid=6780765798496&pr_ref_pid=6780743483488&pr_seq=uniform

Thank you - I think I probably prefer it without

I like both of these, especially the second one although I am not wild about midi length things (love the back though)

I think both these suits are a bit 'full' for my taste if you know what I mean? I'd prefer less material.

Love the Reformation dress , but maybe too reminiscent of Meghan’s Stella McCartney post- wedding gown ?
Nadine Metabi jumpsuit is gorgeous!

so a slimmer cut

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/ulrica-tapered-suit-trousers-101630055.html?utmsource=google&utmmsourceplatform=googleeads&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcampaign=NESTPhaseEighttUKENNBoFPerformanceMaxxAll&utmid=21744775086&utmmcontent=agid-add&network=x&device=m&gadsource=1&gaddcampaignid=21751088156&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC9RdZW9MvBtAwXPfI2hmQxpW&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEt7hJa6uGHyPABq6Bhv9jA5RnbUtJsAerSEkUh4N9bPliw9M1iQhRxoCrxAQAvDBwE

Google has a lot of options but I don't trust the cheaper shops when you want white!

https://www.hurrcollective.com/listings/isaac-79420 I wore this for my registry office wedding and felt so chic without being over the top! It's not available anymore on the Reformation website but there are loads on eBay, probably some on Vinted and some on rental sites like Hurr!

Love the Vanessa Jumpsuit, so classy.

Also Nadine Merabi (and a huge discount)
www.nadinemerabi.com/products/lorrie-white-jumpsuit

Victoria Beckham.

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/victoria-beckham/dresses/maxi-dresses/draped-duchesse-satin-maxi-dress/46376663162970669

Gorgeous cut. Too frilly or just enough to make it special?
https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/alessandra-rich/dresses/gowns/strapless-appliqued-ruffled-silk-organza-trimmed-cady-gown/1647597353736734

I’m getting married in a registry office next month and found this lovely dress at British Retro. The do some others- all very reasonably priced. I’ve got a big flouncy petticoat to wear underneath!
https://britishretro.co.uk/product/dee-dee-ivory-drape-vintage-style-full-circle-dress/

look at Alie Street dresses. They are wedding without being a meringue. I wore the Maria one for my second wedding