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If anyones after a wedding dress this one's nice

52 replies

TheGingerCatsWhiskas · 18/06/2026 22:39

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/products/melissa-white-dress?_pos=141&_fid=bff521d3f&_ss=c&view=v2&_pos=141&_fid=bff521d3f&_ss=c&vsly-redirected-from=9d70cbbf-f40c-4f47-b1f2-14b33a78831a-6264a47d-8ffd-4137-b659-4f082f0bdacf&vsly-redirected-event=eyJ0eXBlIjoiVVNFX0NBU0UiLCJ0cyI6MTc4MTgxODYxMzAwMCwicGF5bG9hZCI6eyJzaWQiOiIxNzI2MjE4ODczMzEzMDA3IiwidXNlciI6eyJhbm9ueW1vdXNfaWQiOiJxdjRsdnh6NjNzIn0sInVzZV9jYXNlIjoiOWQ3MGNiYmYtZjQwYy00ZjQ3LWIxZjItMTRiMzNhNzg4MzFhIiwidXNlX2Nhc2VfdmFyaWFudCI6IjYyNjRhNDdkLThmZmQtNDEzNy1iNjU5LTRmMDgyZjBiZGFjZiIsInZlcnNpb24iOjIsImF1ZGllbmNlcyI6Im58bSIsImNsaWNrSWQiOiJyZWRpcmVjdCJ9LCJvcHRpb25zIjp7ImdhTmFtZSI6IkRfTV9fX1BEUF9UZW1wbGF0ZV9UZXN0IiwiZ2FWYXJpYW50IjoiVmFyaWF0aW9uXzEiLCJpc1JlZGlyZWN0Ijp0cnVlfX0%3D

Melissa White Dress

DESCRIPTION & FEATURES The MELISSA White Dress is crafted from sheer nude mesh, intricately adorned with white leaf sequin embellishments. Each placement is thoughtfully designed to create the perfect balance of coverage and allure, for every step...

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/products/melissa-white-dress?_fid=bff521d3f&_fid=bff521d3f&_pos=141&_pos=141&_ss=c&_ss=c&view=v2&vsly-redirected-event=eyJ0eXBlIjoiVVNFX0NBU0UiLCJ0cyI6MTc4MTgxODYxMzAwMCwicGF5bG9hZCI6eyJzaWQiOiIxNzI2MjE4ODczMzEzMDA3IiwidXNlciI6eyJhbm9ueW1vdXNfaWQiOiJxdjRsdnh6NjNzIn0sInVzZV9jYXNlIjoiOWQ3MGNiYmYtZjQwYy00ZjQ3LWIxZjItMTRiMzNhNzg4MzFhIiwidXNlX2Nhc2VfdmFyaWFudCI6IjYyNjRhNDdkLThmZmQtNDEzNy1iNjU5LTRmMDgyZjBiZGFjZiIsInZlcnNpb24iOjIsImF1ZGllbmNlcyI6Im58bSIsImNsaWNrSWQiOiJyZWRpcmVjdCJ9LCJvcHRpb25zIjp7ImdhTmFtZSI6IkRfTV9fX1BEUF9UZW1wbGF0ZV9UZXN0IiwiZ2FWYXJpYW50IjoiVmFyaWF0aW9uXzEiLCJpc1JlZGlyZWN0Ijp0cnVlfX0%3D&vsly-redirected-from=9d70cbbf-f40c-4f47-b1f2-14b33a78831a-6264a47d-8ffd-4137-b659-4f082f0bdacf

OP posts:
yonem · 19/06/2026 12:26

Myrealnameisbetty · 19/06/2026 11:58

The dress has a full length flesh coloured lining but obviously meant to look see through. It's the kind of 'garment' seen on those attention seekers at glamorous awards ceremonies. 🙄😀

The description says it isn’t lined and you need to wear underwear that matches your skin. So that people don’t notice they’re looking at your underwear. Classy!

HugoThatway · 19/06/2026 12:28

I won't be wearing underwear with mine.

AlohaRose · 19/06/2026 12:39

Bit of an odd thread, now sure why the OP fixed on that one dress as good value. Unless she's having a laugh with the lack of lining! If anyone wants less expensive wedding dresses, Monsoon and Phase Eight both do ranges and have sales on now, so many dresses are actually cheaper than this one - possible not as naked though!

Gatekeeper · 19/06/2026 12:41

it's horrible OP!!!

DramaAlpaca · 19/06/2026 12:43

As well as being see-through, it's nylon. Scratchy!

PineappleSunrise · 19/06/2026 12:55

yonem · 19/06/2026 12:26

The description says it isn’t lined and you need to wear underwear that matches your skin. So that people don’t notice they’re looking at your underwear. Classy!

There’s a lot of it about right now. Rat & Boa is a very popular brand for wedding guest dresses, and most of them are semi-sheer! Like this one:

https://www.ratandboa.com/products/rafinha-dress?nosto_source=cmp&ref-placement=979517763

Keep going through the product pics til you get to the video. It’s very pretty and looks quite suitable until you see it in motion!

Rafinha Dress

Sultry and sophisticated, meet Rafinha. A Rat & Boa signature bias cut, she skims and sculpts the body. We love the asymmetric neckline and plunge back.

https://www.ratandboa.com/products/rafinha-dress?nosto_source=cmp&ref-placement=979517763

PineappleSunrise · 19/06/2026 12:58

moose62 · 19/06/2026 06:27

Unfortunately the company is another one that has no telephone or contact details, and although has returns portal, you need to organise and pay your own returns.
Therefore I wouldn't take the risk ordering it, even if I loved it!

Nadine Merabi? She has a shop near Bond Street:

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/pages/merabi-pop-up-stores-landing-page

NADINE MERABI London​ | NADINE MERABI Shop​ | NADINE MERABI

Head down to our London flagship store to shop our classic NADINE MERABI collection. Visit the NADINE MERABI London store today.

https://www.nadinemerabi.com/pages/merabi-pop-up-stores-landing-page

CleaningWoes · 19/06/2026 12:58

I can just imagine my side whiskers poking through the holes in that 😳😳

Prombles · 19/06/2026 12:58

Not to my taste - it's too samey, everyone's wearing dresses like that at the moment. Your wedding dress should be distinctive IMO.

HoldMyWine · 19/06/2026 12:58

Hideous

GreatOffWhiteFalcon · 19/06/2026 13:01

Terrible reviews on Trustpilot . Looks like an advert for a dodgy company.

Girlking · 19/06/2026 13:15

HugoThatway · 19/06/2026 12:19

I'm the MoG at a wedding this summer and I'm going to wear it.

🤣

Girlking · 19/06/2026 13:16

HugoThatway · 19/06/2026 12:28

I won't be wearing underwear with mine.

😆

SweeetFannyAdams · 19/06/2026 13:19

I wouldn't choose to be cremated in that, let alone married 😳

Autumngirl5 · 19/06/2026 13:40

TheGingerCatsWhiskas · 18/06/2026 22:40

Often see on here people that want a dress for there wedding, but not something from a bridal shop or anything that's thousands

Not suitable for weird mother inlaws !!!!

This made me laugh! Can you imagine? 🙈

OtterandaRock · 19/06/2026 13:50

You could remove it and string it up as a hammock or kama sutra sex swing for the honeymoon.

You could also cut it up and use it for trapping and fishing, if you are thinking like a prepper.

Fold it over the table and strew with little flowers for a gala picnic.

Multiway travel dress.

Myrealnameisbetty · 19/06/2026 14:23

yonem · 19/06/2026 12:26

The description says it isn’t lined and you need to wear underwear that matches your skin. So that people don’t notice they’re looking at your underwear. Classy!

I stand.... well slouch on my sofa.... corrected! I've just re-read the description and the white bits are held together by flesh coloured mesh. So teetering on see through I suppose.

I still think the design is lovely and on that tall thin but shapely model it looks good.

I can see the princess of Wales in it. 😀

DugnuttEyeBoogies · 19/06/2026 15:25

You'd need a full Hollywood wax for that. Nah.

Really bored of the lingerie dress trend.

oliviaAustin · 19/06/2026 15:29

Hideous

Thebigonesgetaway · 19/06/2026 15:32

I like it, and with a nude slip under it would look really stunning.

Purplecatshopaholic · 19/06/2026 15:38

I really like that. The top is exactly what I love. It’s not see-thru for goodness sake, or wouldn’t be with the right slip, etc. Quite cheap though, so I’d want to see it in the flesh (all puns intended, lol).

THEDEACON · 19/06/2026 15:38

HugoThatway · 19/06/2026 12:19

I'm the MoG at a wedding this summer and I'm going to wear it.

So you are thet MIL Hope the MOH does her duty with a large glass of red

bridgetreilly · 19/06/2026 16:27

Purplecatshopaholic · 19/06/2026 15:38

I really like that. The top is exactly what I love. It’s not see-thru for goodness sake, or wouldn’t be with the right slip, etc. Quite cheap though, so I’d want to see it in the flesh (all puns intended, lol).

Edited

It’s not see-through but it is designed to look like it is. Yuck.

bridgetreilly · 19/06/2026 16:28

PineappleSunrise · 19/06/2026 12:55

There’s a lot of it about right now. Rat & Boa is a very popular brand for wedding guest dresses, and most of them are semi-sheer! Like this one:

https://www.ratandboa.com/products/rafinha-dress?nosto_source=cmp&ref-placement=979517763

Keep going through the product pics til you get to the video. It’s very pretty and looks quite suitable until you see it in motion!

That would be a lovely beach cover-up.

Mylastusernamewasbetter · 19/06/2026 16:34

This dress was so vastly different from what I expected on seeing the link