Wedding guest dress help

[allmycagesweremental]

Hi, I’m going to a wedding at the end of October. Ideally looking for something in dark green (can be patterned or whatever but dark green base). Size 16 apple shape so looking for something tummy flattering such as a wrap dress also want to cover the tops of my arms.

not sure where to look and since I’ve started looking I’ve seen so many ads on social media for shops I’ve never heard of and am not sure of the quality of the items etc.

doesn’t any have any recommendations for either dresses or shops - would prefer to order online than go in person. Budget up to about £180 for the dress.

any help or advice would be appreciated as I’ve spent ages looking, can’t find anything I like and am just fed up now!

thanks x

I’ve just got this (in the dark green) for an Autumn wedding: https://girlinmind.com/products/siena-emerald-velvet-wrap-detailing-midi-dress?variant=40449055490108&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22520525222&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9ElpCaoECDmPi5_GRwFOQEJksy41v384PB2xAdTVs6s2xoOQ9YbznxoCQbYQAvD_BwE

I didn’t know the brand but I went for it as it was so heavily reduced and I absolutely love it on! Way below your budget, though!!

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/willow-floral-print-midi-dress-green-24010130008.html

https://www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-floral-lace-maxi-dress-green/p115917387

I like the different shades of green in this. Not a wrap but is V-neck. And viscose (though typically the lining is polyester ...).

https://www.hobbs.com/product/apolline-dress/0126-5385-9021L00-GREEN-MULTI.html

This is rather pretty, though currently not in your size - I would contact customer services if you like it!

https://www.whistles.com/product/188188.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_Whistles_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_CatchAll&utm_id=23505580225&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23505588619&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9E1Mq12JaRsp6-V2-p3qkQx9-XkKESVOlVLTv6ad4BH0UCWtOQcAsRoCq-wQAvD_BwE

Reduced & in your size.

https://www.whistles.com/product/211203.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_Whistles_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_CatchAll&utm_id=23505580225&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23505588619&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9IZDjK_7JainOndaxYp4MsQ14LaNA5dRzpF8YATBNuLEXo3UqaBAZxoC9vgQAvD_BwE

Again out of stock in your size right now, but customer service might be able to find one.

https://www.whistles.com/product/187589.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_Whistles_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_CatchAll&utm_id=23505580225&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23505588619&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9IrUFsL-X4FH7T9JLZl25PmtqBQSbi-GyNjNMuMFd0ZymN2VJK_0ZxoCRFgQAvD_BwE

Ghost crepe tea dress. I'm apple-shaped too, OP. I don't really wear wrap dresses, but I would wear good control big knickers! And I find a skirt that flares out enough just fine - though sometimes in bias cuts like this I might size up.

https://www.ghost.co.uk/mia-green-abstract-floral-crepe-floral-midi-tea-dress-d13g029-zd6?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20849233365&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9IZcKeZmkNueQMhwv_exkFSvxN9zbmbs85AkPq_HD3tx4kE0B3UaXhoCstcQAvD_BwE

This perhaps? It's annoying that so much is totally synthetic!

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/gracie-sunray-pleated-midi-dress-10000200450.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PhaseEight_UK_EN_PerformanceMax_Brand&utm_id=24080416269&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24085496156&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9NITDFXidT5hajkUGh1Xmju8Z4JtvCABlO9xBvA06rAtx0tufJBnIRoC6g4QAvD_BwE

Another Phase 8 one. What on earth does "fibres, 100%" mean under fabric composition?!

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/francesca-abstract-midi-dress-10003180001.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PhaseEight_UK_EN_PerformanceMax_HighPriority&utm_id=24085657118&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24080589075&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9EpEuIfVOMpljIoN-cnq55t7N55aiUi2ukIbmYhoaSEklsw49Qw6axoC-68QAvD_BwE

I like this print & colours - though it's more navy & mauvish-blue with green.

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/nixie-floral-midi-shirt-dress-10025040351.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PhaseEight_UK_EN_PerformanceMax_Brand&utm_id=24080416269&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24085496156&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9P9l8kOcCGZVlonGuJ7I3pIIsxujFvWqJ_LRJJqTRzbIsNWhAOQxQRoC0AkQAvD_BwE

This could be really nice - & it's a bit less stuffy-looking than the Phase 8 ones I posted! (Don't know your taste OP, so just trying to fire as wide a range at you as possible!)

https://www.marksandspencer.com/chiffon-floral-v-neck-midaxi-waisted-dress/p/clp61267554?color=GreenMix&intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

This is also really nice & the shape would be great for an apple!

https://www.whistles.com/product/218599.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_Whistles_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_Stars&utm_id=17999921653&utm_content=agid_-ad_&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&network=x&device=t&placement=&targetid=&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347183346&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9HHCH5uGiYxSsogWDEYIniXge3ihwLbIam6JBzYucVYCnFgsqK4VWxoCnYkQAvD_BwE

I’ve been looking for some casual ish green and black shaded dresses the last few days. I’ve got one green dress and I’m after another for the winter. In my price range all I ever see is polyester.

https://www.fatface.com/style/su884107/g05377?ranLoyalty=0&ranMID=53253&ranEAID=gcdL%2FATRVoE&ranSiteID=gcdL_ATRVoE-9WNOtCPLDIvWxEdfOZbhew

Yes, it's really annoying! At least the Whistles one above is viscose, & mostly Ecovero viscose too.

This one's cotton & viscose? Too dear? Do you want to buy new?

OP, I think it could work for a wedding too if styled well.

https://www.whitestuff.com/p/8752/REEGAN-JERSEY-DRESS/GREEN_MLT?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Croud_UK_PMAX_CatchAll_Full_Price&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17434335532&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9DpJaQaKefTJ8kGVPS7ba4pq7zX80cSddctBOCRocFUo12iW68rVChoCK3AQAvD_BwE

Also viscose jersey, & could be dressed up for a wedding.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-georgia-jersey-midi-dress-dark-green-ditsy-carnation-d1034dgr?variant=43192989319377&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_campid=21221764987&tc_adgroupid=&tc_targetid=&tc_locphys=9046888&tc_matchid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21218304686&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9GXWqC-JRlQ8Oibkd_fPt6oNlvVs_5bVkP9OnR9vvNoiKfylhmD4GRoCbAwQAvD_BwE

This is, I think, maybe the nicest option. A bit over budget, but a really nice shade of green & the pattern isn't overpowering. Plus it's eco-friendly viscose voile.

https://www.baukjen.com/products/mariella-printed-midi-dress?country=GB&tmsrc=googlead&tmcid=24273680855&tmsid=&tmid=&tmkw=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24268207587&gbraid=0AAAAACrTFARmCT0OloIJ-OQTNfGrKfgm2&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9HrPKZXqIfFhFQI1HR70EaHFtnJVCHJosvCeIt3fJM-OP_1F0npEkBoCnFUQAvD_BwE

More polyester, though it's recycled.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-pleated-tulle-midi-dress-midnight-teal-d1797grn?variant=43216030236881&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_campid=21221764987&tc_adgroupid=&tc_targetid=&tc_locphys=9046888&tc_matchid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21218304686&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9GTFeKrIeXInVF0dcj9csyyzIf932ZzokXQSZTZkMGWgjs8--rzN_BoCgJUQAvD_BwE

Thank you all so much for these ideas. There’s a few I really like and have ordered to try. It’s so annoying though how much polyester there is - I know my budget isn’t at the top end of the scale but I did think it would still be enough to afford more natural fibres but so much out there is synthetic these days!

but thanks again - some fab ideas especially the chiffon v neck from M and S. I actually really like that one so hoping it looks good when it arrives x