Tea dress for Italian honeymoon

[TeaChocKitKat]

Im 45 and getting married in Italy in May. I'm 5ft tall and a curvy size 12/14 (days of being a size 8 are gone in spite of my best efforts to lose weight so feel quite self conscious about that). I'd like to get a couple of nice flattering dresses for while we are away. I find A line flattering so Im thinking of tea dresses. I'm blonde and have fair skin.
I dont want to spend too much, certainly less than £100 on each.
Any suggestions?

It should be between 15/16-22/23 - & obviously quite windy by the sea. Personally I’d have a cardigan or light jacket with me. And cooler at night than it is in the summer.

But compared to the UK, Italy is a lot warmer and the temperature does vary across the country. I spent the whole of May in Puglia a few years ago and it was lovely t shirt weather. I've been to Southern Italy and Sicily several times and May and September are always my favourite times to go. July/August reached the high 90° last time I was there which was far too much for me.

I’d get a Realisation Par or Reformation one - on sale/rented/second hand. They have tea dresses that aren’t too frumpy, and in lightweight fabrics.

45 isn’t a ‘certain age’. Sea salt is so dreary.

Not necessarily, depends where you are. We’ve had snow in April (Toscana). My point was really that the mistake that UK and US tourists make is to think that May is summer because it’s a med country - and then they’re disappointed - it rains a bit or it’s not quite warm enough to use the pool comfortably - it’s more variable than high season and the nights are cooler.

This came up as a poster was saying a particular dress was too much for May in Italy - but it would be fine.

That Liberty dress is as frumpy as they come 😂

Realisation dresses are lovely, I have several - some I bought in the sale, some on Depop. You can pick them up on Vinted and eBay.

I like these:

https://www.finerylondon.com/products/piper-indigo-cotton-midi-smock-dress

https://www.finerylondon.com/products/katie-ivory-woodblock-midi-smock-dress

I disagree. It’s simply cut, and I don’t think the model has the right figure for it, but with a pair of leather sandals and sunglasses it’s a good spring dress in good quality cotton with a classic Liberty print. Admittedly more English in style than the other options I provided though.

It is dreary and I seem to have offended people by saying so but it’s true. I don’t know why so many mumsnetters are so reliant on these shops.

It’s a bargain! I love Liberty sooo much and the cotton is so cool and light in the summer

Sorry if someone has already answered the question...

I don't find Nobody Child's overly generous. I'd probably go for the 14 rather than the 12 (depending on the style)

By the way, I had an absolutely gorgeous dress in the petite section of Next on sale (blue and white floral midi strapless - not exactly what you're after, and probably sold out now as was a complete bargain) Reason I'm mentioning, is that the quality was beautiful and it was lined. I'd check out the petite section for tea dresses in case you are lucky too.

Your honeymoon sounds like it will be magical.

It's sold out but just showing for info.

I spotted this in Sainsbury’s today and it was lovely… I think their summer stuff is much better than the winter stuff.

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc147281193

I am 55 and too young for the likes of Joules, Seasalt, Fatface and White Stuff ;-)

Have a scroll of Roman, they have some lovely tea dresses

@Wtfdoidoplease , That Liberty dress is far frumpier than FatFace and SeaSalt.

@KnickerlessParsons , OP is not a 'lady of a certain age'.

OP a different idea from me. What about a lightweight denim or Chambray dress. Nothing too heavy. I think a denim dress can be surprisingly chic when combined with decent accessories, stylish metallic flats etc. This kind of thing, although there are many choices. I am also short and prefer stuff that’s not too fitted. I enjoy dressing denim ‘up’

https://ba-sh.com/uk/p/dress-liconi-lightusedblue-3664784872535.html?story-5-fw25-full-price=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20760793378&utm_term=&utm_ad_id=&utm_content=generic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20756969021&gbraid=0AAAAADwwYAD3h0UtJeaGObL0l8MwI-cTB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhaHMBhD2ARIsAPAU_D5BpW-mk1pIv2mW_8OfnLppLuJD4Aw0H-qTSG3JHrILcpo1iFgVzmQaAtHqEALw_wcB

I find them to be very poor quality.

They're not generous in the bust area.

Drooling over that!

Harvey Nics and The Outnet have some good discounts on Rixo. A fair few under £100 if you trawl for sizes

As well as Rixo (so easy to wear / flattering - any time I wear something from there it feels fun and special, because they have a vintage feel they feel timeless), I also find Ghost very flattering and at a lower price point. Always a good discount on sale items

have a wonderful trip

If you’re not looking to spend too much, I’d decide on a few brands and sizes and keep an eye out on Vinted as well. You have plenty of time til May.

I find Never Fully Dressed dresses quite flattering, although I do think their quality has been shifting, but that’s expected as brands grow………….

Reiss Petite
www.reiss.com/style/su607891/ap4319

Is there a reason you want tea dresses? What kind of honeymoon are you having?
And whereabouts in Italy are you going? As the weather varies. Venice for example can still be quite cool.
Try Scamp and Dude, Ivy, Eleven Loves, Me&Em.
Congratulations on your wedding btw