winter wedding guest dress

[WildflowerB]

Im going to a wedding this December. I need a dress. Could be full length, could be more of a cocktail or party dress. I’m 5ft2, green eyes, brown hair, size 10 but big hips (!). I love chocolate brown & almost any green & orange. Any ideas?

I’d never squeeze into it!

It’s going to be December. I know the heating will be on but even now the thought of an open back is making me cold…just me?!

It is beautiful though!

How about this OP?

I think it’s stunning!!

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-delphine-dress/navy/p113531063

It is but realistically in winter half of it will be covered up.

It’s lovely but I think I’d have to have a totally flat stomach!

I love good-quality velvet - your list features that chocolate velvet Me+Em one, which would look fab with gold jewellery. One thing though, with velvet on your bottom half (ie skirts/trousers/dresses), I think it only works for special occasion/infrequently worn items - not for everyday pieces. Eventually, with frequent wear, you always get a shiny bottom - whatever you do!

I am a new convert to Cefinn. I’m a size 14 with big hips but their sizing is generous and I am comfortably a 12 in their dresses. [Not bad considering I was a size 20 a couple of years ago!]

They use a service called Harper where for £10 they will bring the clothes to you and wait while you try them on and you only pay for what you keep. So you can order a few dresses in different sizes to try.

Self Portrait also has some nice styles:

https://www.self-portrait.com/products/rs26-navy-guipure-lace-midi-dress

https://www.self-portrait.com/products/aw25-burgundy-lace-collared-midi-dress

What about this https://www.harveynichols.com/ganni/floral-print-jersey-maxi-dress-52529-bkot-black-235764/
Can be dressed up or down would get lots of wear

Or https://www.harveynichols.com/ganni/velvet-maxi-dress-21746-redd-red-236892/ can't remember if you said you liked or hated velvet now I'm posting

If you love it, just buy it anyway (in the sale to ease any guilt!) & save it for next summer! Definitely not right for a winter wedding - too ditsy a print, too summery - but a lovely dress.

That one could be good - but definitely needs tried on as it could be too clingy. The style looks quite good for your height & proportions, but it needs to be an excellent cut.

I absolutely love the colour, but silk dupion is quite a stiff thinnish silk that tends to crease/crumple rather than flow. And I think that's clear in the back view, as it just doesn't seem to fit very well around the model's hips - plus the tie back looks casual & day-time (& a bit dated?). However, it could be fabulous on ... deserves a try?

I know royal blue was everywhere for a while, but I think it's quite a difficult colour unless you have very dramatic colouring (eg black hair & dark/black/white skin, or flaming auburn hair & pale freckled skin). This dress is a really intense royal blue & might wear you rather than you wear it?

I've admired that dress before, & it's also lovely in the deep red version. I don't like the thought of swelling David Cameron's coffers any further though - even if it is via his wife! Last chance to buy though as she's closing it down after this season ...

This would be one of my top picks - it would be maxi on you, but still fine I think?

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/peacock-manor-silk-satin-gala-maxi-dress-000798996.html

This Lisou one could be lovely ... but the high neckline could be a bit too much as you're petite?

https://lisou.co.uk/products/gigi-velvet-forest-green-maxi-dress

I also LOVE a kaftan ...!!! No strained waistband after pudding!!

https://lisou.co.uk/products/giselle-metallic-plisse-kaftan-dress

That is gorgeous. Definitely the best dress so far.

Ooops - wrong photo there - this is the Lisou kaftan. A little bit 70s, & a little bit Tina Chow in vintage Fortuny.

https://lisou.co.uk/products/giselle-metallic-plisse-kaftan-dress

A bit above budget, & I'm not sure if you're ok with pattern or would prefer plain?

https://rixolondon.com/products/emory-dress-countryside-devore-black

Would you consider vintage? Some beautifully cut pieces out there - usually in much nicer fabrics than today's - & if accessorised with contemporary pieces they will look modern.

This is dramatic.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4362484910/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Over budget, but a beautiful vintage Christian Dior in gold & chocolate brown silk ...

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1850839880/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Brown or green velvet would be charming.

60s silk brocade dresses can look really modern - like this one here. I know this is black & gold, but they also come in coppers, golds, greens, oranges ... lots on Etsy/eBay etc in various lengths. And this sort of fabric is good for winter evening/wedding wear as it catches the light subtly.

https://ebay.us/m/lCiIAw