Silk dress for daughters wedding

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I am 5ft 4 and 10.5 stone. I am really not very stylish but want something spectacular for my daughter’s wedding in a hot country. I have recently lost weight and will lose more beforehand i will be around 10stone hopefully. I don’t mind what the cost is as I am quite frugal usually. I would love something in bright colours and maybe for example raw silk. But open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance. Xx

Bride lives very far away in different country. I will be there when she gets her wedding dress but my dress will be ordered online.

she has chosen her wedding dress. It is very elaborate with long train. It is beautiful i have seen pictures. I will be there when she collects it.

Would this be too short, OP? It's actually not from this year's collection, but there may be something very similar in the D&G collection for this summer.

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/dolcegabbana/clothing/midi-dresses/pleated-floral-print-cotton-poplin-dress/1647597352172858

So beautiful

Sorry colour and shape not me !

Fair enough, I am 40 and would wear these though 😅

This is a stunning colour and good for summer.

https://www.meandem.com/fluid-crepe-jersey-pleat-front-maxi-dress-topaz-blue

When I read your preferred style, Jasper Conran was my first thought. He does the dresses in really vibrant silks 🙂 Their website's playing sillybuggers at the moment, but here's the link: https://www.jasperconran.com/collections/silk-dresses

Not sure if they've got short sleeves at this time of year. If I were you, I'd ring them up and ask.

I found these people. I know nothing about them - try asking on here or in Weddings? They're in Brighton (UK). They only make the one style, which you can have with a halter strap. They offer a good selection of raw silks in strong colours.

https://ohmyhoney.co.uk/collections/bridesmaids/products/custom-raw-silk-dress

Gorgeous!!

I wore this & Other Stories number to a wedding in September and I weighed similar to you. Lovely length (I am 5 ft 6) and there were lots of colours to choose from. I’d see what silk / satin numbers they have in their latest season. I wore big shapewear M&S pants underneath for a smooth tummy and was comfy! https://www.stories.com/en-us/product/sleeveless-satin-midi-dress-pastel-yellow-1257049011/

Ooh, that’s gorgeous and what a bargain!

https://www.shibumistyle.com/collections/silk-jumpsuits

I'm not sure the fitted shibumi dresses would work but this jump suit might do it.

If it's a v hot country I'd be cautious about clear bright colours and the potential for sweat patches.

Unfortunately they’re huge with no petite option. Not sure great for person of average female height 5”4. Beautiful design though.

I'm 5 4 and I have a JC shirt dress - provided you go for the standard length and not the maxi its fine (and taking up a hem or shortening a sleeve is not an expensive job either). I love mine and the obi belt adds to the style. If I were buying one for a wedding in a hot country I'd be very tempted to buy the matching oversized sun hat.

Good to know. Thank you.
My experience was years ago. I do love the look of them. Might try myself for my nephew’s wedding in the summer.

They are really lovely - I have a cotton one (bought for dd's graduation) and it is really comfortable.

I wore a silk dress from Hobbs for my stepson’s wedding and loved it. I felt very special. They don’t have many in right now, it’s not quite time for the new stock to arrive, but worth checking back.
I like the colours and shape of this one, and it’s a fab price just now.
www.hobbs.com/product/ann-embellished-silk-dress/0225-5932-3642L00-BLUE-YELLOW.html

Farm Rio?

Why don’t you tell us about the length and style you prefer? Fitted all over, fitted only at waist, empire, A line, poofy or sleek?

Victoria Beckham has lots of lovely dresses:

Posy Midi Dress In Bronze – Victoria Beckham UK

My only concern would be sweat patches from the heat though.

seriously gorgeous. But not me xx

How about something in cotton with broderie anglaise - it's usually very airy and perfect in hot weather. There are also some options in Aspiga, like this one https://www.aspiga.com/products/pippa-block-print-dress-garden-jaal-pink-white

I would definitely look at Me and Em
https://www.meandem.com/int/search?q=Silk+dress

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/pernille-navy-silk-maxi-dress-R685633006.html?utm_term=685633006&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20991784958&gbraid=0AAAAAD4IbFFNx2IT60WF8IC6tfv_FgScv&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvOjKBhC9ARIsAFvz5lir-LImlTB6ipcFaP39X-kSSoa-WOqTzVOIegQoAKyYje3pA5PxilcaAgSrEALw_wcB

Rico reformation ghost or temperly are the brands I’d go for