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What top/shoes/fascinator/hat for this wedding outfit?

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Pumpernickelbrakes · 22/05/2026 15:23

This is a dress I’m planning on wearing to a wedding in late August. What top/cover up/shoes? I was thinking of a silver cashmere pashmina but I’m not sure. Also stuck on the shoes. And hat/fascinator.

maybe silver block heels or wedges?

maybe a peony fascinator/headband? (This is not the right shade but YGTI)

thanks

What top/shoes/fascinator/hat for this wedding outfit?
What top/shoes/fascinator/hat for this wedding outfit?
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Pootles34 · 22/05/2026 15:32

Gorgeous dress - your shoulders look amazing. Would you consider wiring a real flower onto a headband? It's very easy and cheap.

Pumpernickelbrakes · 22/05/2026 15:36

Pootles34 · 22/05/2026 15:32

Gorgeous dress - your shoulders look amazing. Would you consider wiring a real flower onto a headband? It's very easy and cheap.

I love that idea! The only snag is I’ll be staying with in-laws in the middle of the countryside so might not be able to grab a suitable flower on the morning of. I think it would be good to have something as back up.

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ladyrinths · 22/05/2026 15:41

I would go for a clashing colour eg orange

something more this style than floral headband

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4421807994/orange-large-fascinator-millinery?ref=elp_anchor_listing&sts=1

Pumpernickelbrakes · 22/05/2026 15:44

@Pootles34 apologies posted before I finished meant to say thanks for the compliment re dress/shoulders

@ladyrinths TY alike that style! I forgot to say that the bride has a colour scheme and wants us all in pink or blue but maybe that style in silver or fuschia would be good?

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HermioneWeasley · 22/05/2026 15:47

Im not a fan of fascinators and hats - you have lovely hair, I’d have it done professionally. Statement earrings. I like the idea of silver accessories. Blazers look more modern than wraps IMO

ladyrinths · 22/05/2026 15:49

Yes I think fuchsia might look more modern than silver and I a prefer a little jacket vs a wrap.

Pootles34 · 22/05/2026 15:50

You'll probably be able to get something from their garden - just take a basic alice band and a wire and do it there! Hydrangeas work really well - something with a sturdy stem. Much nicer than something fake.

MrsMitford3 · 22/05/2026 15:56

How are you wearing your hair? Up or down?

Unless you really want a hat/fascinator I think they are starting to look a little dated and a little aging.

I agree with PP who said fuschia wrap-maybe a pattern? or solid is a cleaner more elegant look. Silver bag and silver block heel shoes.

No idea what your accessories budget but I'd get some fabulous earrings and leave the head wear alone.

Pumpernickelbrakes · 22/05/2026 16:05

Am also not a fan of fuss and fascinator stuff @HermioneWeasley @MrsMitford3 but bride wants us all to to wear headwear and be glam. A big flower was my compromise -

  • unfortunately I don’t have pierced ears. Hair will be down, no stylist will so whatever I go for will have to be fairly simple, and reception will be on a lawn so no stilettos because will sink into grass
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ladyrinths · 22/05/2026 18:10

Maybe wedges then?

MrsMitford3 · 23/05/2026 07:07

Pumpernickelbrakes · 22/05/2026 16:05

Am also not a fan of fuss and fascinator stuff @HermioneWeasley @MrsMitford3 but bride wants us all to to wear headwear and be glam. A big flower was my compromise -

  • unfortunately I don’t have pierced ears. Hair will be down, no stylist will so whatever I go for will have to be fairly simple, and reception will be on a lawn so no stilettos because will sink into grass

Ah then I would def go for a big FO hat or a wide headband with flowers.

I'd try looking at more independent places- this seller has some gorgeous stuff and pretty reasonably priced.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1733510553/navy-blue-magenta-fuchsia-pink-rose?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=wide+alice+band+with+floweres+for+wedding+uk+fuschia&ref=sc_gallery-1-6&cns=1&sts=1&local_signal_search=1&plkey=EuThAe48L0xUwqAY03aVPIkcqCc1%3ALT094e95fe7ed9cdac225fc033fb5dac3c412b7e3a

let us know !

WingsTingle · 27/05/2026 09:42

That’s beautiful!

Pumpernickelbrakes · 28/05/2026 04:32

So pretty!

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