Guest at destination wedding. Its going to be 40 degrees! 🥵 Please help me find a dress

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I want to look cool, elegant and pretty! Am dreading the heat and anything synthetic fabric is just going ro be unbearable.

Dont particularly like my upper arms or back showing so strapless/strappy dresses are out and I would prefer a natural fabric in a lighter (but not bridal obvs!) colour.

A little bit sexy would be nice - not talking attention-seeking but not frumpy either. And preferably floaty maxi although wouldn't rule out a midi.

Im a 12/14 and 5'7

I dont know where to start- has anyone seen anything theyd recommend? Budget up to about £200

Cool, elegant, pretty, 100% silk?

https://uk.realisationpar.com/shop/dresses/

(The newest are the most expensive. Scroll for more budget friendly.)

https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv134244/y78188
Only linen blend and maybe too close to bridal colour?

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su765185/w63181
100% linen.

https://uk.daisysilk.com/products/blue-and-white-floral-silk-maxi-dress

https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv094237/v85135
Maybe a bit plain? But with a tan and heels could look smarter?

Vinted!!! I got a 100% silk dress for £15 for a destination wedding. You’ll be able to afford something really gorgeous and could risk getting it wrong a couple of times and STILL be within budget.

Aspiga have some lovely maxi dresses https://www.aspiga.com/collections/maxi-length-dresses

A few questions:
Is it humid hot or dry hot?
Is the wedding inside or outside? And will there be air con.
Inland or by the sea?
Is it a destination wedding or you're traveling because the bride and groom live in that location? Any religious or cultural considerations?

I bought two All Saints silk dresses on Vinted last year for my Seville holiday (41 degrees in the daytime!). I’m size 12, both were midi-maxi length and both had a small fabric belt on them to synch in my waist so they draped beautifully, but were adjustable, loose fitting in other places and were very comfortable to wear. I think they were less than £50 and had never been worn before.

Why are people suggesting silk for a 40 degree wedding? It will be so horribly sweaty and warm and will absolutely show every sweat droplet.

And long sleeves!

What about this from next? Also in green. Can’t do a link from the app sorry

John Lewis has sale on currently. These are all cotton or linen/cotton:

https://www.johnlewis.com/yumi-cut-out-detail-puff-sleeve-dress-blue/p113403352
https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-louisa-palm-print-cotton-midi-dress-green/p113547879
https://www.johnlewis.com/hope-ivy-the-angela-floral-shirt-midi-dress-white-multi/p114879076
https://www.johnlewis.com/hope-ivy-the-maisie-floral-tea-dress-cream-multi/p114879067
https://www.johnlewis.com/joules-floral-knit-front-linen-rich-midi-dress-white-blue/p114803342
https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-clarissa-floral-shirt-dress-pale-blue-multi/p115001096

Something from Farm Rio

This is pretty? Though do you want short sleeves or longer?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/simkhai/dresses/midi-dresses/macrame-paneled-linen-blend-midi-dress/46376663162873874

Posting this for the shape, as the colour/pattern will no doubt be too much for you, OP - but would you consider something off-the-shoulder? This covers the upper arms while still keeping you cool?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/nicholas/dresses/midi-dresses/off-the-shoulder-floral-print-linen-blend-midi-dress/1647597356397635

Your preference to cover your arms will work in your favour. Covered skin is much cooler than exposed skin. Midi or maxi both good.

Suggest cotton or linen.

It will be hard to find tho!

https://hopeandivy.co.uk/collections/new-season/products/the-jemma

This looks good, I’m 12-14 abd I find their dresses flattering x

Sorry just seen the strange hole in the Back … this one looks quite nice and s bit sexy too x https://hopeandivy.co.uk/collections/new-season/products/the-zella

Polyester!

They’re nice

These are really important considerations. It might be 40 degrees outside but if you’re in an air conditioned hotel you won’t feel it.

Remember your feet will swell in the heat so choose shoes that allow for that.

This! Currently in the Caribbean where it's only high 20s but humid today. Totally different to the ME or even Southern Med.

Destination wedding made me think of Farm Rio!

Aspiga

https://www.aspiga.com/products/enny-organic-cotton-short-sleeve-dress-flower-grey-pink

https://www.aspiga.com/products/pippa-organic-cotton-short-sleeve-block-print-dress-geo-red

What about a jumpsuit

https://www.reiss.com/style/su952553/g58249?utm_content=search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_search_type=brand&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11449582052&gbraid=0AAAAADy9Enp0lJP5nABSbV-2YFsruGRwi&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvPPkw-zokwMVNqVQBh3iQyxkEAQYFSABEgJ5QfD_BwE

https://www.reiss.com/style/su708832/w30180

Colour is very important! What colours will not show sweat patches easily?

Eg hot pink, pea green will immediately show up any sweat, so consider a colour where you won't be self conscious of sweat marks!