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Wedding guest outfit help

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TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 10:34

I’m going to a watching beginning of August and totally clueless what to wear. I am perimenopausal so going through that unsure lost my way feeling.

Im 52, size 12 hourglass. My boobs are huge 34h so needs to flatter those. I don’t particularly like my upper arms either. To add to the mix I’m short 5’2.

i don’t like floral could possibly do an abstract print at a push. My best colours are pinks, blue browns and some dark purples. I had my colours done and I’m a sweet pea summer of that helps.

my normal style is pretty plain, classic but modern. Love Reiss although a bit pricey for 1 day but that kind of styling.

I feel I need to look amazing as I’m meeting my partners friends for the first time (some of them) some are a bit judgey as my partner was the original bachelor in their group and I know I’m being judged for being with him. They are an odd group to get into!

is a hat or fascinator still worn? I’ve not been to a wedding for 25 years!!

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TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 18:20

That Reiss I love but over budget and unlikely to be worn again

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TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 18:22

https://www.reiss.com/style/sv045908/v69260

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TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 18:23

Love this but think I might sweat my arse off in August https://www.reiss.com/style/sv046426/h05650

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TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 18:25

https://www.reiss.com/style/sv057360/g20281 this is nice but not sure if it’s suitable.

But they’re all over my budget. That’s an example of my style though. Pretty simple and v plain colours.

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Overtheatlantic · 14/06/2026 18:53

Wolf and Badger can be hit or miss.

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/wrap-light-lavender-cocktail-dress/

Thebigonesgetaway · 14/06/2026 18:55

If you like reiss but can’t afford it, look at the sale

https://www.reiss.com/style/su688897/f97701

https://www.reiss.com/style/su906717/v27806

https://www.reiss.com/style/su941754/f09536

flowersandmusic · 14/06/2026 19:36

princesspadam · 14/06/2026 15:02

What size are you OP?

some of these suggestions are hideous, my 80 year old mother wouldn’t look out of place in some of these

I agree with you, they are awful.

PhaedraTwo · 14/06/2026 20:34

The emerald green one is lovely.

TwoHoots74 · 14/06/2026 21:14

I love the green one. I do have a very similar dress. Wasn’t sure if the colour was dark for an August wedding? I would wear the one I have but the split at the side is very high!

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Howmanycatsistoomany · 15/06/2026 07:29

PhaedraTwo · 14/06/2026 11:34

People wear all sorts of things to weddings.
There seem to be 2 basic camps of buy a one off "occasion dress" as cheaply as possible or buy the best you can afford and like , whether or not it's an "occasion dress", that works for your life that you can rewear. I'm firmly in the latter camp.

Just because Plűmo has been referred to this morning on your budget I'd go for these. Floral but abstract and I'd wear them often afterwards - pub, lunch, dinner, anywhere I wanted to wear a pretty dress.

https://www.plumo.com/products/blue-pansy-dress

https://www.plumo.com/products/waterlily-dress

Or these

https://palava.co/products/louise-red-tigerfish-dress

https://palava.co/products/cynthia-abstract-dress

https://palava.co/products/louise-ivory-coastal-migration-dress

Again these are not one off dresses. Someone will be along shortly to tell you these aren't formal enough for a wedding.

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Ooh, I LOVE the Coastal Migration dress from Palava!

AnnieApples · 15/06/2026 07:37

I have this Reiss dress and it’s just gorgeous on.

No to a hat and 1000x no to a fascinator.

Peasinthefreezer · 15/06/2026 10:25

Ro&zo do most of their dresses in Petite - a little over budget.

quite like this for a wedding and a bit more of an abstract floral print out of stock her but think still in stock on M&S and John Lewis

https://roandzo.com/products/petite-layla-pink-blurred-floral-ruffle-dress

TwoHoots74 · 15/06/2026 15:34

I have that dress but in emerald green. I love it but the split is VERY high up my thigh. Did think about ordering the brown but in regular and see if that helps

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TwoHoots74 · Yesterday 13:20

Peasinthefreezer · 15/06/2026 10:25

Ro&zo do most of their dresses in Petite - a little over budget.

quite like this for a wedding and a bit more of an abstract floral print out of stock her but think still in stock on M&S and John Lewis

https://roandzo.com/products/petite-layla-pink-blurred-floral-ruffle-dress

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I do like that I think. It’s very different to what I’d normally go for. But I think the neck is too high for my bust.
I think if im
goong to rewear I’d much prefer a plain design

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