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Dress recommendations for July wedding in Ireland

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CatCaretaker · 18/05/2026 14:28

Hello, maybe someone with time on their hands could recommend some nice dresses for a July wedding (in Ireland) for me (as a wedding guest).

I'm 40, size 10-12, inverted triangle shape or maybe rectangle shape (I think, no good at this stuff). Long torso, paunchy belly (which I could blame on pregnancy, but in reality is due to too much food). The belly is the reason for the size 12, as I'm quite skinny otherwise. Anything that helped to mask the belly would be welcome. Small boobs. Pale with mousy blondish hair. Greens tend to suit. I tend to buy second hand (Vinted etc.), and budget could stretch to maybe €60 or so second hand, more for new, though I'd want to feel that I could wear it again on a night out for that price. Prefer natural fabrics, cotton, linen etc.

Thanks 🙂

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CatCaretaker · 20/05/2026 15:28

hellomylov3 · 20/05/2026 03:55

Maybe it depends where you're from? City weddings are definitely very dressy. Rural might be less so.

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What city's weddings have you been to, because that isn't my experience?

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CatCaretaker · 20/05/2026 15:31

EleanorMc67 · 19/05/2026 20:40

The tulle one? The shape is probably good on lots of people - but IMO it's very synthetic-looking, which cheapens it (& it is in fact 100% polyester lined with more of the same). It's also very bridesmaid-y.

Exactly my thoughts, and definitely too bridesmaidsy but I do appreciate the suggestion nonetheless.

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CatCaretaker · 20/05/2026 15:32

fantam · 19/05/2026 21:41

Is this wedding a three day event or a one and done?

Weddings in Ireland are amazing. Well the one I was at was mad as a box of frogs - once the ceremony was done, and even in the church it was good fun and the priest was very funny. A really happy day, or three...

One and done, but will be quite fun nonetheless, and yes, the 3 dayers are great craic.

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