Ideas for a flattering London summer wedding dress after a split

[PithyBeaker]

I would LOVE some ideas for gorgeous dresses that might work for a London summer wedding. Context is that I just split from partner I was expecting to go to the wedding with so I’d like to look smashing and like I DNGAF. I’m not much of one for dressing up and have nothing to wear. The couple are old friends from uni and there will be many old faces there. I’m almost 5,10 (so most dresses in shops are too short) and a size 10. Don’t want to wear heels. Thanks in advance!!!

Needle and Thread?
Phase Eight?

Hope you smash it!

Thanks, will check them out!

Lace and beads

Budget? Colours you like? Patterened or plain? Certainly something stunning for you out there, and Mumsnet's stylistas will find it! 😍

Rixo

Budget ideally sub-500. Fine w patterns or bold colours, pastels not good w my colouring (dark hair/eyes)

If I was tall with dark hair and looking to wow, I’d be all over this: www.thereformation.com/products/daniela-silk-dress/1314260HTE.html?dwvar_1314260HTE_color=HTE&_gl=1tycww6_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzJ50VjPo1uWOxcyovrQcUcyDfthJz1OOceAWtluOmAPZ_F9tnLGaoBoC-PAQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAABnwCweB4bhTOi2YPlmXJwe5XPUyv

Another vote for Rixo. Or Farm Rio if you like a bold print!

This is lovely, amazing cut - but I’m not a pink-wearer (although that is a gorgeous shade of it and not at all wishy washy)

Good shout. I quite like this but is it too casual for a wedding 🤔 farmrio.uk/products/artsy-flora-red-short-sleeve-midi-dress

That’s a showstopper! There are other colours.

With that budget I’d be looking at Rixo, the Reformation possibly Me+Em. I find Me+Em great for taller people but you do run the risk of half a dozen others having the same dress.

The Fold also has a few lovely silk dresses that would be great for a wedding. I love this one but a bit above budget https://thefoldlondon.com/product/rivara-silk-chiffon-maxi-dress-green-and-ivory/?glCountry=UK&setCurrencyId=0&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=22420916309&utm_content=shopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22414410609&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzIDXDIt6Xy6QLR8k9ZAgcMTrdXtZhk1F4lJgEBwY0CZGg2rA8eTFDxoCxmMQAvD_BwE

Take a look here, @PithyBeaker:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/clothing/dresses

Or at their sale, if you prefer.

That Rivera dress is stunning ( from The Fold )

I'm 5ft 10 and a size 10. I'd want to show some leg.

I can't link on the app but how about either Blanche in blue or Jovelle in red from The Reformation?

Rixo is great, and if you want to splash the cash Reformation do beautiful dresses. You will look fab!

Wolf and Badger?

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/sorbetto-dress/

Comes in several other colours! It's a fabulous dress. I like that it says in the product details "May cause compliments"!!!

https://kindredofireland.com/collections/dresses/products/the-red-rose-dress - I love this and would look great with your height (I do know this isn't to everyone's taste though)

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/saloni/dresses/maxi-dresses/samira-cape-effect-georgette-maxi-dress/46376663163121865

Oooh I LOVE the Samira dress.

Rixo dresses are long. Liberty have a fair few in stock as well as lots of other designers.

Me and Em dresses are fab if you are tall...

Most are under £500. This one is over but is stunning - Atonement vibes:

https://www.meandem.com/beautifully-draped-full-length-dress-eden-green

The Kindred of Ireland dress is gorgeous.

But it sounds more to me as if the OP wants to wear what's called a "revenge dress" (as per Diana's black off-the-shoulder one when Charles had admitted to infidelity ...?!!).

And the Kindred dress is a dress that would make fashion-lovers swoon - rather than make the OP look as if she already has a string of gorgeous new lovers on the go, & that's why she's looking so bloody hot ... 😁!!!

However, that silk Reformation dress is, to me, exactly that kind of dress ... there's something about halternecks/low backs/flowing silk that is very sexy IMO. (In a long dress, not a short one.)

Seconding Reformation and Me&Em. There’s lots of Reformation on Vinted - often being worn at a wedding so you can see how it looks on a non model!

That short Blanche one is lovely! Definitely counts as a revenge (fuck you, look at me now) dress!!! Love the whisper of the bedroom via the lace hem too ...

https://www.thereformation.com/products/blanche-silk-dress/1319321.html