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Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!

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seanconneryseyebrow · 06/05/2026 16:57

Please wise MNetters help me chose a fab dress. My lovely cousins wedding is coming up, we are going to the reception in daytime but will run on all night. Its just a local pub, very casual, but everyone there is very glamorous. I want to look glam but not in a evening/cocktail type way but in a fancy garden party type way (is that a thing - Im not good at this).
Im 51, pasty as fuck, red hair, curvy hourglass, 5,10 inches, size 10. Hate my arms and legs (very chunky so rather they were covered), but have a cracking rack and flat tum/small waist that I like to emphasise. Wont wear heels. I know its not the done thing now, but I like florals if done right. My usual 'uniform' is a kinda mad art teacher vibe, patterned jumpers, dungarees, docs, messy curly hair, bold ditsy print dresses etc. Id be prepared to pay 200 odd for a real cracker.
Inspo people whose look I like - Kimmy from Ladies of London. Love that mad but classy/fancy look. I think I could pull that off...maybe!

Hope thats enough of a brief. Would love your wise recommends!

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Overtheatlantic · 06/05/2026 17:37

Boden do this in a variety of colours. I’ve got the green/blue and absolutely love it.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-nell-kimono-midi-jersey-dress-pink-blossom-elegance-d1495pnk

Oooh lovely. I do love a wacky boden dress.

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seanconneryseyebrow · 06/05/2026 19:31

This is the one I am drooling over. Its perfection. But there is no way Im paying that much. If I could find a similar one - at a push Id pay 300 for something so gorgeous.

Embellished printed silk maxi dress in multicoloured - Camilla | Mytheresa

Women's Luxury Fashion & Designer Shopping | Mytheresa

https://www.mytheresa.com/gb/en/women/camilla-embellished-printed-silk-maxi-dress-multicoloured-p01175189

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Overtheatlantic · 06/05/2026 20:04

Or this?

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/miranda-green-dress/

Overtheatlantic · 06/05/2026 20:08

Or this is quite lovely

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

OffToSeaInABlizzard · 07/05/2026 09:13

Also, there is nothing wrong with your arms.

This is cute:

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-halter-maxi-dress-with-scarf-detail-and-ruffle-hem-in-yellow-pink-floral/prd/210425520

EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 11:53

Slight vibe of the one you love, OP - though not V-neck.

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/by-anthropologie-fifi-floral-puff-sleeve-maxi-dress

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EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:06

@seanconneryseyebrow I hope you come back to this thread - because look what I found ... almost the same dress style, & the same make! Worth an offer to get it on budget?!!!!

https://ebay.us/m/G0NsL7

Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:13

Or this one, which IS just about in budget & is in the UK???!!! Size S is a 10, apparently.

https://ebay.us/m/DxmVH3

Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:16

Or this one, which is a fab colour. There are quite a lot of Camilla dresses on eBay? Could you try the one you love on in store, to see if you're a small or medium? This seller says the wrap one fits a S/M.

https://ebay.us/m/McLPsI

Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:19

You're spoilt for choice if you go secondhand ...

https://ebay.us/m/1tF82G

Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!
maftan · 13/05/2026 12:20

Well I really like the Boden pink one. It's gorgeous, and would suit your brief I think.

I can't believe I have a vote for Boden, but that dress is great.

EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:42

Same style, different print. More animal than floral, but you said you like your mad prints ...

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6070561782-camilla

Camilla 👗 | Vinted

Camilla 👗 - Camilla dress size S

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6070561782-camilla

EleanorMc67 · 13/05/2026 12:44

Love the colours in this one - really vibrant.

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/8514814745-camilla-dress-in-100-silk-size-s

Help Me Find the Perfect Summer Pub Wedding Guest Dress for an Aging Hippy!