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Is this OK for DS's wedding?

129 replies

SirChenjins · 08/02/2026 18:20

It's a city registry office wedding for close family and friends in summer followed by a party for the wide extended family and friends in the evening. Emphasis is on casual and relaxed. I'm 57, five foot 1, size 12 on top, 14 on the bottom, blond hair and hazel eyes. I really like this, with possibly navy heels (not too high) and maybe a fuchsia bag - not hat/fascinator, might do a nice hair clip and low messy bun. What do you think? Also open to suggestions 😊 (but must take account of my lack of inches and nothing above the knee or light blue colour) https://www.hobbs.com/product/petite-tess-shirt-dress/0126-5997-1185L04-MIDNIGHT-NAVY.html

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XiCi · 08/02/2026 22:50

Absolutely love the dress. Wish I had an occasion coming up because I'd definitely buy it. Its gorgeous. I'd probably go gold or orange for a bag, though I really like the paler blue ones linked above.

PinkTonic · 08/02/2026 22:59

The dress is really gorgeous. I wouldn’t do a bright pink bag though. I think navy and pink is bit of a MOB cliche. I really love the little floral one up thread. Or a pastel blue or metallic. You’ll find a lovely bag I’m sure. Have a fantastic time!

HatKat · 08/02/2026 23:21

Yes it's stunning!

Sgreenpy · 08/02/2026 23:23

I absolutely love the dress.
Nude heels rather than navy.
There's lots of lovely bags been suggested alreadly. I think orange or teal/turquoise rather than pink.
Hairband or simple updo with clip.
Will you be having a flower corsage/bag accessory/wristlet?
Enjoy the wedding.

momtoboys · 08/02/2026 23:39

Beautiful.

salcombebabe · 08/02/2026 23:45

I wore a mainly navy dress for my daughter's wedding, it had a deep fuchsia pink in it's abstract pattern so I had a fuchsia handbag and it looked great!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/02/2026 23:52

Not orange!

I’d go for plain shoes and some sort of embroidered or embellished bag, maybe silver. No fascinator because the dress is already quite busy.

My only concern about the dress is that there’s quite a lot of skin on show.

Eucatastrophilia · 09/02/2026 02:37

‘On show’?

Are you looking at a different dress?

Busybeemumm · 09/02/2026 07:02

Beautiful dress. I don't think fuchsia pink will compliment the dress and might look tacky. Metallic would more classy imo.

CheddarCheeseAndCrispSandwich · 09/02/2026 07:09

Really beautiful OP…go for it 💖

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 09/02/2026 08:41

Oh I love it!

Peridot1 · 09/02/2026 08:56

Lovely dress. I love emerald green with navy. Might be an option for a bag?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/02/2026 09:21

Eucatastrophilia · 09/02/2026 02:37

‘On show’?

Are you looking at a different dress?

Just read the OP again and see that it’s not a church wedding.

WhosMadeline · 09/02/2026 09:24

Red or burnt orange would be good for the pop of colour as well. Lovely dress. Enjoy your day

wishingonastar101 · 09/02/2026 09:55

I always come on here expecting to hate the dress - but this is lovely. I am the same height as you so might be cautious that the hem hits at the right length but a heel will help.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 09/02/2026 09:59

Very nice and perfect for MOG.

DataColour · 09/02/2026 10:17

As a fellow short person, absolutely love that dress. Wish I had somewhere to wear it!

fizzandchips · 09/02/2026 10:33

I think it will be perfect, my only suggestion would be nude heels as this lengthens the legs. Otherwise I thing it’s perfect.

FcukBreastCancer · 09/02/2026 10:35

I am shorter than you and hobbs are brilliant
Love the dress.

FcukBreastCancer · 09/02/2026 10:37

My tip is keep the tags on whilst in exchange period. As then I keep checking for sale.

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 09/02/2026 10:39

I have nowhere to wear that dress atm but goodness me I want to buy it!!

Coffeeishot · 09/02/2026 11:54

SirChenjins · 08/02/2026 18:20

It's a city registry office wedding for close family and friends in summer followed by a party for the wide extended family and friends in the evening. Emphasis is on casual and relaxed. I'm 57, five foot 1, size 12 on top, 14 on the bottom, blond hair and hazel eyes. I really like this, with possibly navy heels (not too high) and maybe a fuchsia bag - not hat/fascinator, might do a nice hair clip and low messy bun. What do you think? Also open to suggestions 😊 (but must take account of my lack of inches and nothing above the knee or light blue colour) https://www.hobbs.com/product/petite-tess-shirt-dress/0126-5997-1185L04-MIDNIGHT-NAVY.html

Gorgeous, i have been looking at it for my Dds wedding next year,

Nomoredamnmats · 09/02/2026 12:17

Lovely dress.

Nurturegrow11 · 09/02/2026 13:03

Love it, it's very nice!

Shufflebumnessie · 09/02/2026 13:03

That's absolutely gorgeous! I think fuscia or gold would compliment it perfectly.
Is there a specific colour scheme for the wedding? Could you find a bag to match that perhaps?