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Is this ok for MOTB

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Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 17:51

Daughter is having a registry office wedding, family only, followed by a meal in a local restaurant. Colour theme is navy and lilac. So I’m not going to go full on MOTB. What do you think to this dress? I would wear lilac heels and carry a lilac clutch.

www.monsoon.co.uk/rowena-v-neck-ruffle-floral-print-maxi-dress-blue-24010650003.html

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Charlenedickens · 26/10/2026 17:53

That’s nice yes

Paradoes · 26/10/2026 17:53

That is stunning. I would get a nice hair piece (doesnt have to be full on)

Have a lovely day

Hellohelga · 26/10/2026 17:54

That dress is so pretty. Navy and lilac is a great colour scheme. I love navy.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 26/10/2026 17:55

It’s a really nice dress but when you said you were going to go ‘full on’ I was anticipating something more dramatic I must confess.

Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 17:58

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 26/10/2026 17:55

It’s a really nice dress but when you said you were going to go ‘full on’ I was anticipating something more dramatic I must confess.

I said that I was NOT going full on.

If it was a church wedding or stately home wedding with a large guest list I would not wear this dress I have shared.

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TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 26/10/2026 18:53

It's beautiful. Perfect. Look no further @Katherineryan1986 !
Have a lovely time.

Gall10 · 26/10/2026 18:54

Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 17:58

I said that I was NOT going full on.

If it was a church wedding or stately home wedding with a large guest list I would not wear this dress I have shared.

I think it’s a beautiful outfit & perfect for the occasion! Have a great day!

ThesophisticatedJY · 26/10/2026 18:54

Gorgeous dress , excellent choice

NormasArse · 26/10/2026 18:56

That’s really nice! Have a lovely day, and congratulations to all!

NormasArse · 26/10/2026 18:57

Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 17:58

I said that I was NOT going full on.

If it was a church wedding or stately home wedding with a large guest list I would not wear this dress I have shared.

I would!

EleanorMc67 · 26/10/2026 19:00

That's a very specific colour scheme! At least you can make sure, if it's only family, that no-one else will be wearing the same dress, as the colour scheme does increase that possibility.

The dress is perfectly nice, but I'm not sure that lilac accessories will match? Maybe the floral print is a different tone in reality - but when I zoom in its navy with green & a warm, slightly dirty, earthy pink? This bag & heels are what I would call lilac/lavender shades, & they don't go together that well IMO ...

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TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 26/10/2026 19:17

But you can get many shades of lilac (and it gets called other things, like purple, when it isn't!). So just an example of a pale lilac bag in a very different shade to the one you've posted, @EleanorMc67 .
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1468627304/purple-clutch-bagindian-clutchwomens?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lilac+handbags&ref=sc_gallery-2-7&sr_prefetch=0&pf_from=market&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&loc=1&local_signal_search=1&plkey=Eu9pDon6w2BJ5lWPj_ZArRGyH270%3ALT3219aad3b36fa31f7bed86b51679fa8baa2ca566

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 26/10/2026 19:24

I’d go full out.

LancashireButterPie · 26/10/2026 19:32

Really like it.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 26/10/2026 19:33

It's gorgeous

EleanorMc67 · 26/10/2026 19:36

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 26/10/2026 19:17

Pretty bag, but it's still lilac - & the flowers in the dress aren't! If they were a cool pink it would be fine, but they're a warm brownish/peachy pink - so I don't think they go with lilac - or purple, or lavender, or mauve! Just my opinion - which is what the OP asked for & is free to ignore!

Sahara123 · 26/10/2026 19:43

That’s a beautiful dress, go for it ! Have a lovely day.

Motnight · 26/10/2026 19:44

Love the dress, Op.

AltitudeCheck · 26/10/2026 19:55

Lovely dress 😍

If you can't find a complimentary lilac shade for bag and shoes I think navy or nude or neutral metallic would be fine and still within the dress code.

Karistyleaftea · 26/10/2026 19:59

Perfectly gorgeous,
Enjoy a wonderful day!

RedSpotTeaPot · 26/10/2026 20:32

It's lovely.

Calliopespa · 26/10/2026 20:36

I quite like it OP.

I think I'd accessorise with navy heels and navy clutch - firstly because there will be more choice, but also because I think @EleanorMc67 is right in saying the flowers are more pink than navy. HOWEVER if you accessorise with navy, you might just manage not to draw attention to that.

Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 20:52

@EleanorMc67

I think you’re right about the flower colour, they are more pink than lilac. Now I’m having 2nd thoughts about the dress.

I will just say that I haven’t seen the dress in real life yet. I’ve ordered it online.

I also ordered this

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/charlotte-floral-embroidered-mesh-midi-dress-blue-24010120003.html

Charlotte Floral Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress Blue | Evening Dresses | Monsoon UK.

Shop the Charlotte Floral Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress Blue from the Evening Dresses collection at Monsoon UK.

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/charlotte-floral-embroidered-mesh-midi-dress-blue-24010120003.html

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EleanorMc67 · 26/10/2026 20:53

Calliopespa · 26/10/2026 20:36

I quite like it OP.

I think I'd accessorise with navy heels and navy clutch - firstly because there will be more choice, but also because I think @EleanorMc67 is right in saying the flowers are more pink than navy. HOWEVER if you accessorise with navy, you might just manage not to draw attention to that.

Agree with you & @AltitudeCheck that navy - or a cool metallic perhaps, like pewter - would be best for accessories. Not a fan of nude shoes, personally.

Calliopespa · 26/10/2026 20:54

Katherineryan1986 · 26/10/2026 20:52

@EleanorMc67

I think you’re right about the flower colour, they are more pink than lilac. Now I’m having 2nd thoughts about the dress.

I will just say that I haven’t seen the dress in real life yet. I’ve ordered it online.

I also ordered this

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/charlotte-floral-embroidered-mesh-midi-dress-blue-24010120003.html

I'm less fond of that OP.