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I have a summer wedding to go to and am super excited, advice please.

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Italiangreyhound · 30/04/2026 00:10

I have a summer wedding to go to and am super excited.

I love pale greens and blues. I don't need anything too long or too short.

I am over 60, pretty short (5'2), can't wear heels, overweight, apple-shaped, and would rather not show tops of my arms or too much cleavage!

I love this dress. It is pretty much top of my price range.

[[https://www.wallis.co.uk/product/wallis-petite-floral-ottoman-fit-flare-midi-dress_byy16923?colour=ivory&size=14&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21371827626&gbraid=0AAAAABeX2nfLgRv27vcNsqAnnszDOlT7X&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkrzPBhCqARIsAJN460m6f8WZAHQGU0WJs7DcKfz8XDhW-RMFjcHCueGd6IBEcRdeNFq0FPcaAh1QEALw_wcB

Any suggestions, please.

Ivory Wallis Petite Floral Ottoman Fit & Flare Midi Dress | Wallis

Discover Petite Floral Ottoman Fit & Flare Midi Dress available to buy online at wallis.co.uk/. Available with quick delivery and easy return options. Shop now!

https://www.wallis.co.uk/product/wallis-petite-floral-ottoman-fit-flare-midi-dress_byy16923?colour=ivory&size=14&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21371827626&gbraid=0AAAAABeX2nfLgRv27vcNsqAnnszDOlT7X&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkrzPBhCqARIsAJN460m6f8WZAHQGU0WJs7DcKfz8XDhW-RMFjcHCueGd6IBEcRdeNFq0FPcaAh1QEALw_wcB

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LiquidSquid · 08/05/2026 22:10

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 08/05/2026 21:12

@LiquidSquid Do they go with the dress? Not for me. Kate’s knit is 2011 isn’t it? It will also be expensive! The Etsy ones don’t.

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I have no idea if they go with the dress or not, as I haven't seen it in person. I'm just offering suggestions, trying to help, the same as everybody else. OP is of course free to ignore.

And no, my choices won't be expensive. Sorry about that.

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 08/05/2026 22:19

Classier knits like the Kate one do fit! The Etsy ones look lumpy and don’t fit well - but up to op. Better for casual wear and not a wedding.

LiquidSquid · 08/05/2026 22:26

MeetMeOnTheCorner Well like I said, I was just trying to help.

Italiangreyhound · 08/05/2026 23:45

You are all for being so helpful thank you so much.

Any thoughts on these two. Ags, shiny
https://amzn.eu/d/0doTVi5h

Or Last one - number 2, maybr mire of an acquited taste!
https://amzn.eu/d/0e9XRKtQ

Thanks again. I do appreciate all comments.

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/0doTVi5h?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5523482-i-have-a-summer-wedding-to-go-to-and-am-super-excited-advice-please

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Italiangreyhound · 08/05/2026 23:45

Bags

You are all being so helpful thank you so much.

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LiquidSquid · 08/05/2026 23:52

Italiangreyhound You are very welcome.

The second bag, definitely. Love it. Will go with both dresses.

The jacket is nice, too.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 08/05/2026 23:52

The Zara jackets are way more on trend than the Wallis ones.

PhaedraTwo · 09/05/2026 00:34

Italiangreyhound · 08/05/2026 21:13

Thoughts on this Navy javket please?

Navy blue https://amzn.eu/d/07a5SS2h

Also in blue, haze blue or deep blue!

I wouldn't buy clothes from Amazon. It's similar to the Wallis and Lipsey ones so I would stick with them.

PhaedraTwo · 09/05/2026 00:44

The second bag but I'd have a look in charity shops as well.

SallyDraperGetInHere · 09/05/2026 00:51

Phase Eight and Hobbs do nice elegant cropped jackets that would go nicely with the Wallis dress. I think navy would dull it down - green would be nice and fresh.

Please don’t go with a cardigan or a knit. It’s an instant dress-down and can very easily look dowdy.

www.phase-eight.com/eu/product/arlette-teal-jacket-10017280402.html

Italiangreyhound · 09/05/2026 00:55

PhaedraTwo

I spent today in charity shops. There were tons of black bags but few navy!

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Italiangreyhound · 09/05/2026 00:56

That teal jacket is lovely but out of my budget, sadly.

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SallyDraperGetInHere · 09/05/2026 01:22

Italiangreyhound · 09/05/2026 00:56

That teal jacket is lovely but out of my budget, sadly.

This?
www.jjshouse.com/product/chiffon-3-4-sleeve-formal-mother-s-special-occasion-cocktail-wrap-jacket-013294532-g294532?filterColor=jade

LiquidSquid · 09/05/2026 06:14

This is a lovely colour.

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 09/05/2026 06:56

@Italiangreyhound You don’t need navy. Try a basket bag or neat crochet one.

PhaedraTwo · 09/05/2026 07:17

SallyDraperGetInHere · 09/05/2026 00:51

Phase Eight and Hobbs do nice elegant cropped jackets that would go nicely with the Wallis dress. I think navy would dull it down - green would be nice and fresh.

Please don’t go with a cardigan or a knit. It’s an instant dress-down and can very easily look dowdy.

www.phase-eight.com/eu/product/arlette-teal-jacket-10017280402.html

Each to their own but I think one of Palava 's lovely cotton cardigans would look a gazillion times better than that. That and the JJ's House outfit would be my worst nightmare.

Allseeingallknowing · 09/05/2026 11:23

PhaedraTwo · 09/05/2026 07:17

Each to their own but I think one of Palava 's lovely cotton cardigans would look a gazillion times better than that. That and the JJ's House outfit would be my worst nightmare.

They are nice but surely you don’t need to pay that for a lovely cardigan?

PhaedraTwo · 09/05/2026 13:13

Allseeingallknowing · 09/05/2026 11:23

They are nice but surely you don’t need to pay that for a lovely cardigan?

Why not? Independent, UK retailer. All of their clothes are made in the UK except the cotton cardigans which are organic cotton from a supplier in Turkey they've worked with for years and inspect the factory. Plus, I haven't seen anything nicer.

Shinyhappyapple · 09/05/2026 16:42

Italiangreyhound · 08/05/2026 21:13

Thoughts on this Navy javket please?

Navy blue https://amzn.eu/d/07a5SS2h

Also in blue, haze blue or deep blue!

I think the jacket looks fine, but I would bear in mind that clothing from Amazon can be badly made and come up small. Would be worth ordering if you are able to return. I wonder if you maybe better with one of the alternative blues as chances are the navy won’t be quite the same navy as the second dress with the plain navy skirt so may look a bit mismatched, and perhaps better if it’s in a toning blue? So hard to tell actual colour online though and you maybe lucky and find it a perfect match.

MagicalBagPuss · 09/05/2026 19:20

I think that the first one would probably suit you better and it's one that you could wear ore easily after the wedding.

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LiquidSquid · 13/05/2026 21:01

Italiangreyhound · 13/05/2026 20:44

Oh I like this one but an worried the horizontal stripes will make me look fat!

https://www.roman.co.uk/petite-sleeveless-abstract-print-midi-dress-14568276

That's a pretty dress. I'm always wary of horizontal stripes for the same reason!

This one on Roman is pretty but not your chosen colour.

Did you order a jacket?

I have a summer wedding to go to and am super excited, advice please.
Italiangreyhound · 13/05/2026 21:16

@LiquidSquid
Not got the jacket yet.

That dress us stunning. I just worry it is too young for me. I am 61!

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LiquidSquid · 13/05/2026 21:58

Italiangreyhound · 13/05/2026 21:16

@LiquidSquid
Not got the jacket yet.

That dress us stunning. I just worry it is too young for me. I am 61!

I'm sure it isn't, but you need to feel comfortable in whatever you decide on.

Italiangreyhound · Today 12:55

Decided yo go woth this one with ivory bag and no jacket. Expecting it to be hot!
[[//https://www.wallis.co.uk/product/wallis-petite-floral-ottoman-fit-flare-midi-dress_byy16923?colour=ivory&size=14&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21371827626&gbraid=0AAAAABeX2nfLgRv27vcNsqAnnszDOlT7X&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkrzPBhCqARIsAJN460m6f8WZAHQGU0WJs7DcKfz8XDhW-RMFjcHCueGd6IBEcRdeNFq0FPcaAh1QEALw_wcB

Ivory Wallis Petite Floral Ottoman Fit & Flare Midi Dress | Wallis

Discover Petite Floral Ottoman Fit & Flare Midi Dress available to buy online at wallis.co.uk/. Available with quick delivery and easy return options. Shop now!

https://www.wallis.co.uk/product/wallis-petite-floral-ottoman-fit-flare-midi-dress_byy16923?colour=ivory&size=14&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21371827626&gbraid=0AAAAABeX2nfLgRv27vcNsqAnnszDOlT7X&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkrzPBhCqARIsAJN460m6f8WZAHQGU0WJs7DcKfz8XDhW-RMFjcHCueGd6IBEcRdeNFq0FPcaAh1QEALw_wcB

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