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Muslim-appropriate dress for wedding guest

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Clubbiscuit · 31/05/2026 10:54

Help please to find a stretchy, flattering sleeved maxi dress without a low front for a short, traditionally built lady. I’m size 18 and have a bust and big thighs but I do go in at the waist. It’s a work thing and an Islamic summer wedding.

I don’t want to spend a lot because I doubt I’ll wear it again. Btw, I can’t wear shoulder pads (I’m too blocky), have warm toned skin and bright red (dyed) hair. I’m an old goth but don’t want to go full Vampira as I have to impress people for business reasons 🙂

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Clubbiscuit · 09/06/2026 23:52

7238SM · 07/06/2026 19:06

What is the origin of the family? Wedding attire for a muslim family from say the Gulf states will be different to a Pakistani family to a Malaysian one. Is there anyone within the family or close to them you could ask?

For summer, I'd be trying to get a natural fibre like cotton or silk. Many shops now have a 'modest' clothing range. I'd avoid white and black.
https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/women/modest-clothing/dresses/_/N-ls4rZ1z13zt3?sortBy=priceLow

They are Pakistani.

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Clubbiscuit · 09/06/2026 23:58

bumptybum · 08/06/2026 18:43

I’m still pondering what a traditionally built lady is 😂 or more to the point, what is a non-traditionally built woman?

I read it in a novel years ago and it amused me 😊 I guess it means traditional as in a Queen Victoria figure as opposed to a modern supermodel!

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Clubbiscuit · 09/06/2026 23:58

GreenCandleWax · 09/06/2026 13:50

Have you read the books about the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, set in Botswana, by Alexander McCall Smith, which explains all? If not you are in for a treat.

Yes that’s where I got it from! And those books are fabulous!

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Clubbiscuit · 10/06/2026 00:01

I have ordered this: https://www.next.co.uk/style/su819458/h85970
I hope it looks ok. I’m going to glam it up with gold clutch, sandals and glitzy earrings.

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Buswanker1234 · 10/06/2026 01:40

That’s perfect 😍

Clubbiscuit · 10/06/2026 19:24

Buswanker1234 · 10/06/2026 01:40

That’s perfect 😍

Thank you.

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