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Please help with a colourful funeral dress

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OwletteGecko · 03/07/2026 08:11

Hello, I need help with the hardest brief.
It's my mum's funeral. I need a colourful dress suitable for the crematorium but also afterwards in a bar so more party style but not outrageous. It needs to be size 10 to 12. Not black. I suit v necks and wrap dresses and I'm short, just over 5ft, so just above the knees works best. I also have hips so belted or fit and flare style. I will need some kind of sleeves. I like the flutter ones but don't know what they are called. It's probably going to be hot so nothing polyester-y. Budget is flexible, maybe up to £150. Most of my. Family will be in blues and greens.

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dogsarebetterthanppl · 03/07/2026 19:51

so sorry for your loss @OwletteGecko Flowers
if colourful and patterned is the idea then i don’t imagine above the knee is out of bounds.
blue
green
blue and green
pale with colourful pattern
pink and orange
pink and cream belted
colourful but understated
patchwork belted
very colourful with nice sleeves

dogsarebetterthanppl · 03/07/2026 19:52

damn i accidentally pressed postBlush not finished yet

dogsarebetterthanppl · 03/07/2026 20:16

yellow and pink midi
purple midaxi
pink patterned

if you see one you like, you can always take it up with wonderweb or add a belt. shoes and a bag can easily jazz up something too lacklustre.

OwletteGecko · 07/07/2026 19:16

Thank you so much all. This has been so helpful. There are so many here that I love.

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Nomorechocs · 07/07/2026 20:17

I wore a Jolie Moi bright dress for my mum’s ’celebration of life party’. Next stock them online too.

dogsarebetterthanppl · 10/07/2026 21:38

hi, @OwletteGecko did you find one yet?

OwletteGecko · 11/07/2026 14:22

dogsarebetterthanppl · 10/07/2026 21:38

hi, @OwletteGecko did you find one yet?

I've ordered this one that I think you recommended www.axparis.com/products/blue-marble-print-gathered-wrap-shirt-mini-dress

And also one from Apricot with a foil pattern. I shall see which looks and feels best but might keep both!

The distraction of shopping has been helpful. Thank you.

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