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BIossomtoes · 31/01/2026 21:55

savvy7 · 31/01/2026 21:48

If you look at this similar Rixo dress I think it looks better with a paler shoe

rixolondon.com/products/kaila-dress-layla-mix-navy

Disagree. Sorry.

BasiliskStare · 31/01/2026 23:06

I think it's lovely and I think navy shoes and bag in a colour from the floral on the dress would be really nice.
Hope you and your DS and all have a lovely day

lazyarse123 · 31/01/2026 23:08

I think it's perfect.

Atsocta · 01/02/2026 02:21

Perfect, as springtime you could perhaps pick a light colour from the dress for accessories ..

Creamice · 01/02/2026 04:32

It’s absolutely stunning! Much better than what my mother wore. (Though this dress wouldn’t suit her, but her dress was far too short!)

PrincessofWells · 01/02/2026 05:12

Nudes shoes

Hiphipholiday · 01/02/2026 05:27

That’s a beautiful dress. The fact it’s silk makes it perfect for a special occasion.

Pearlstillsinging · 01/02/2026 05:48

Cannedlaughter · 31/01/2026 19:47

I think it’s lovely. You could add a hat, shoes, bag with a colour from the flower pattern.

That's exactly what I would do. Choose one of the paler colours and find the exact shade to wear with it. It's a lovely dress but I wouldn't put dark accessories with a dark dress for a wedding. It should look joyful.

Hiphipholiday · 01/02/2026 05:50

The 20% off is online too.

bigboykitty · 01/02/2026 07:02

It's a very beautiful dress. You will look absolutely lovely, I'm sure.

MikeRafone · 01/02/2026 08:08

Its a very lovely dress

You could put other colours with it - but I would take it to a hat or bag shop and try the hats and bags with the dress and your colouring. That way you will see which colours suit you best and go with the dress

Seacatt · 01/02/2026 08:32

I love it! You will look fabulous!💐
I agree with other posters, lighter accessories would look good, possibly green.

Superhansrantowindsor · 01/02/2026 08:36

It’s stunning.

JacknDiane · 01/02/2026 08:43

Gorgeous dress.

I'd go for similar shoes to the picture, small navy bag (so things you might use again) and a fascinator in a lighter colour that's on the dress.

And whatever you choose, enjoy this special day!

CoastalGrey · 01/02/2026 08:47

Thats lovely, I’m also MOB this year and am now tempted to get it as well!

Gustavo1 · 01/02/2026 08:54

I’m surprised by all of these answers. I thought it was a bit dark for MOB. Too close to black for my liking.

It is a gorgeous dress though.

BitOutOfPractice · 01/02/2026 08:59

I don’t think I have ever seen such a unanimous thread on S&B! And I agree, it’s really beautiful

RampantIvy · 01/02/2026 09:00

Gustavo1 · 01/02/2026 08:54

I’m surprised by all of these answers. I thought it was a bit dark for MOB. Too close to black for my liking.

It is a gorgeous dress though.

It looks black in the first photo but if you scroll to the close ups it doesn't.

I think it is a lovely dress.

What is fashionable now @MakemineaGandT ?

daffsarethebest · 01/02/2026 09:04

It’s beautiful

Pinkyhere · 01/02/2026 09:18

I think the navy shoes shown in the pic look lovely.
Also think a pale pink would be nice

Rumpledandcrumpled · 01/02/2026 09:25

I also think it’s lovely but I’d go nude shoes and nude bag, I really dislike matchy matchy and find it quite dated.

BIossomtoes · 01/02/2026 09:27

Rumpledandcrumpled · 01/02/2026 09:25

I also think it’s lovely but I’d go nude shoes and nude bag, I really dislike matchy matchy and find it quite dated.

But you’ve just suggested exactly that!