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Wedding guest dress, what hat and shoes ?

8 replies

Harvestmoons · 20/05/2026 20:21

I'd like to wear this for a Wedding, Do you think it's suitable and for the whole day ? - Church, reception and party in the evening. And also some sort of hat or fascinator for Church but I'm not sure what colour and clueless about shoes as well. Any advice/feedback appreciated.

I am middle aged, size 14, 5ft 2
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SliceofTosst · 20/05/2026 20:29

It's lovely. I'll let other posters help with accessories.

Be mindful that at 5'2" it may be a little longer on you.

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lastminutelily · 21/05/2026 09:48

Gorgeous shape and style but if I'm completely honest I feel like it's a bit drab for Summer wedding. You could brighten it up with accessories though. So I'd definitely add some colour with bag and shoes.

VenusClapTrap · 21/05/2026 10:46

Lovely dress! Beautiful colour. I’d put silver shoes with it. I wouldn’t bother with a hat or fascinator - nobody really does that any more (unless it’s suddenly come back in without me noticing.)

AnchorWHAT · 21/05/2026 12:57

Beautiful dress, i would be tempted to go deep purple accessories, or silver as pp suggested.

Harvestmoons · 21/05/2026 20:31

Thank you for your replies, very much appreciated. I'm going to get searching on the silver I think

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mdinbc · 21/05/2026 20:40

I think you could also do navy, or a dark charcoal grey. It would stand out a bit more than silver, which can be seen as neutral.

7238SM · 21/05/2026 20:53

Nice dress but its 100% polyester, so any hint of heat- you might be a sweaty mess (well I certainly would be unless the wedding is in the Arctic). 😬

Is the wedding in the UK? I agree with silver shoes. Hats/fascinators haven't been popular for many years unless its a Royal wedding. Even mother of the brides rarely wear a hat nowadays. I'd go for a diamante/silver hair clip type accessory instead.

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