What to wear over this (it's a wedding one)?

[DavyCrockettsWildFrontEar]

Just that, really... I'm planning to wear this dress (photo below, hopefully) but the wedding is in early May (UK) and I'll need something to keep me warm... I'm thinking a pashmina-type thing of some sort in a plain colour that picks out one of the embroidered flowers...? Are there any other decent options? My budget is small, ideally less than £50 but if there's something versatile around I could stretch a point.

The dress choice is fixed, so please don't mention it if you think it's hideous. 😁

Please help!

This Phase 8 navy velvet jacket is cotton with a little bit of elastane, & is really well-reduced. Not seen it in the flesh but it looks well cut, & also wearable with lots of things afterwards? The satin trim makes it dressier.

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/bridie-jacket-100136335108.html

I love the dress and definitely would consider a blue ( to pick up the blue on the dress ) shawl or pashmina … or a soft faux fur stole or jacket in black to be dramatic and glamorous ! Wear with confidence and enjoy the wedding !

Another navy cotton jacket from NRBY that's a shorter style - also really well-reduced. The fabric quality of this & the Phase 8 one will almost certainly be much better than than the Joe Brown ones (& will suit the dress & the occasion far better).

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/jay-cotton-velvet-jacket-dark-navy

There are 1001 options on eBay under a search for "vintage blue crystal brooch". This listing gives you three 1950s ones, already coordinated in shades of blue, to form a little sparkly cluster on your lapel ...!!!

https://ebay.us/m/K6W3e0

I know you said not to mention the choice of dress but …. your parquet is absolutely beatiful! 😁

I love the dress. I think you need a shorter jacket in teal to pick out the lighter blue shades (its spring!). I like the Joe Brown's bomber-style: https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/wonderfully-velour-jacket-wj729?___store=GBP&glCountry=UK&glCurrency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20589721355&gbraid=0AAAAAD5kyI1Ir6hp0pSMzwT0j5G7_C6T1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkMjOBhC5ARIsADIdb3cfS1Cy2Gj6DvRZz3LrFOfkuKRmeU_gIVXR8m7en4C1IHLyJva5ssUaApnYEALw_wcB#colour=835&utm_campaign=&utm_adgroup=&utm_kwd=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=&utm_cid=Cj0KCQjwkMjOBhC5ARIsADIdb3cfS1Cy2Gj6DvRZz3LrFOfkuKRmeU_gIVXR8m7en4C1IHLyJva5ssUaApnYEALw_wcB

I still think you should just wear it as it is.

But look at Zara if you really think you need
a jacket, I took a quick look, obviously depends on exact colours. I’d definitely go neutral for the jacket, not a colour. I like the black one

Soft blue pashmina picking out the blue shade. No idea if they are in fashion so to speak but you can't beat them for a bit of warmth while keeping it elegant and light. And so versatile.

Thank you for your reply, I’ll look on the Mint Velvet website, they may have something else I like 🙂

Or you can buy it yourself - there seem to have been quite a few on eBay/Vinted/Vestiaire Collective etc - if any are in your size??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167047221440

@DavyCrockettsWildFrontEar - if you liked the Nancy Mac velvet coats, there is a dark blue one by NRBY on Vinted in silk mix velvet? A S/M if that would suit.

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/8492856631-nrby-silk-mix-velvet-peacock-blue-kimono-size-sm-rpps275

It’s such a pretty dress (and looks quite sheer), I’d wear flesh coloured thermals underneath in early May. And take a matching umbrella for rain.

If you wear something over the top, it should be one of the same colours of the dress. Suggest a longer line ‘duster’ coat/mac (I’d go for pink but depends what suits you), ideally with a draped lapel. Something like this:

https://ebay.us/m/rMFECP

A pashmina and broach would also look good. Pashminas never go out of fashion if worn with style.

Should be easy to get something second hand (Vinted, eBay). Or suggest T K Maxx. They do lovely Pashminas. Maybe also Primark (you’d never know with some of their pieces).

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4407287673/elegant-cashmere-scarf-womens

I'd wear a short boxy jacket in one of the colours in the dress. I like the cape suggestions too.

Are you a geordie 🤣

How can they advertise a polyester scarf as a cashmere scarf on Etsy @EdithBond ?
That really annoys me.

How do you know it’s polyester? I can’t see any fabric details although the labels look ai generated slop to me and the scarves look potentially made of something fleecy?

I went into the item details section. Not very prominent- you have to look for it.
“….Crafted from high quality polyester with a luxurious cashmere like feel….”
🙄
Under the trade description act is it allowed ?

You do of course still get them, but the only person I’ve ever seen wearing one of late is Nicola Sturgeon

You owe me £55 as I have to buy that jacket, as it’s gorgeous!

@DavyCrockettsWildFrontEar the dress is also gorgeous and this jacket is perfect!

Brooches are very fashionable now! The way to wear them is to use a selection of three or more different ones together. Mango, Zara and M&S all have a appropriately eclectic selection to choose from!

No idea fashionwise but that dress is beautiful.

I love the dress.! I think a navy wrap

Brooches are on the rise in tems of fashion Ive always worn them though as I dont care about trends

But why buy new, when you can buy genuine & beautiful vintage ones for less money & better quality??!!

See my post above ...