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Wedding guest dress

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Shmallow · 21/12/2025 17:38

We're going to a wedding next summer, abroad. My daughter has identified a dress she really wants, after a lot of searching and collaborating with her friends. She sent me a photo from Pinterest and I think the style would be a lovely choice for her, but it's one of those super low quality unbranded dresses that appear on loads of websites. She's so excited about this particular event and I want her to feel amazing, and not sweat it out in uncomfortable terrible fabric - if it comes to it of course I'll just buy it for her. It's essentially fairly 50s aside from the straps, I think? Does anyone have any go-to brands for the style?

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Pollyanna87 · 21/12/2025 17:49

I love the style but are you sure it’s a legitimate website? The photo doesn’t look like it. If the dress turns up, it might not look so nice in real life.

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Sorry, I didn’t read properly 🙃 I wouldn’t risk it

Travsmam · 21/12/2025 17:51

Have a look at Pretty Kitty. They’ve got a sale on now too 👍🏻

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GlasgowGal2014 · 21/12/2025 18:00

I see that on amazon for £25 and I wouldn't buy it because there's no way that you could make a decent quality full skirt dress for that price - it uses a lot of fabric!

I found this one on Debenhams that is similar: https://www.debenhams.com/product/jaded-rose-jade-navy-corset-midi-dress_p-22c7e96d-d5c0-4e0f-83b5-66eb08ec70eb?colour=Navy&size=12&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22661679340&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS5MKMZPIUnXW-AZLhxHV_wPJ&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlantQwOBalUMf-aRiSoBaRUYG2ZanOJejoWiQPN581hhMHXwwb3os_4aAgwlEALw_wcB

This one's nice too although the boys on the shoulder might be a bit much: https://www.theprettydresscompany.com/sale-c16/the-pretty-dress-company-josephine-midi-dress-p659/s17419?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the-pretty-dress-company-josephine-navy-midi-dress-colour-navy-size-6-colour-navy-size-6-5604&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18778393866&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6Xlanv5_pq0jfn6k-V2crQjqSBP8GZ11V2eMy4Q_ByJnRhSDzcpG7YxdMaArqtEALw_wcB

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GlasgowGal2014 · 21/12/2025 20:13

GreenCorduroy · 21/12/2025 19:22

Hell Bunny do lots of 50s style dresses with pockets.
https://www.hellbunny.com/products/h40328-heidi-dress-blk

That's gorgeous. I see they've got it in green and orange too which are a bit more summery. I'd keep an eye on that website OP and see what's in their summer collection.

GreenCorduroy · 21/12/2025 20:16

I love the green one, if only I had an excuse to get it myself 😄

Shmallow · 21/12/2025 20:18

Thank you all! I'll check those sites out.

Yeah, basically I can see it's on amazon, lightinthebox, and various other sites, so all coming from a very cheap supplier and likely to /not/ look like that in real life! Budget isn't unlimited obviously but we can afford to spend on it. It is so unusual for her to request something specific, and she is soooo sensitive about this stuff, that I want to tread the line between respecting what she wants but also buying something that isn't crap.

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mondaytosunday · 21/12/2025 20:22

These one very similar on Debenhams website. Just add the petticoat.

Shmallow · 21/12/2025 20:26

Debenhams coming up trumps! Thanks so much. And almost all cotton, which is great as it'll be hot. Also some great options on Hell Bunny, and also for my youngest who has just said 'maybe the reason I think I don't like dresses is I just haven't found my style' 😂

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DancingNotDrowning · 21/12/2025 21:16

Lots similar to that style in House of CB

madaboutpurple · 22/12/2025 21:34

I only use websites I have heard of when I do buy something. You sound as though you are using your initiative as well.

Mumwithbaggage · 22/12/2025 23:18

Youngest dd wore a similar House of CB dress for her graduation - lovely style!

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