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What accessories to go with this teal dress for a winter wedding? Prefer bright, total contrast

64 replies

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 14:43

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Was planning on wearing this with a teal cardigan from Monsoon which has jewelly buttons. Need uber-bright shoes, tights, bag, fascinator, jewellery ideas to go with it.

It's an all day affair with no chance to change for the evening so need to (in the words of Carrie) merchandise it up so it's suitable for day and evening.

Wedding end of November.

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harpomarx · 01/10/2008 17:42

hmmm

if it helps, I've got dark brown hair, pale skin and blue eyes. Your colouring sounds much 'warmer' than mine, so sure you will look better. It drained me

now, I have complimented your colouring, will you please reconsider the mustard?

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:47

how can it not suit you - you have blue eyes?

I really must 'get my colours done' the whole what to wear thing has become way too simple in my mind - "does it fit and not make you look too much like a twat" - heads to cash register

Can't bear the mustard thing - baaaaad flashbacks to the 80's wearing a wraparound mustard skirt and matching t-shirt. I think with my highlights it makes me look like I need a wash

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nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:47

PINK PINK PINK

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:50

Pink ????

bright pink? - cerise?

sounds good........

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NotCod · 01/10/2008 17:52

i was htinkign shockign pink

tbh the fascinator ruined this thread for me

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:53

yes bright patent pink and a patent bright orange clutch
statement chunky bangle ideally in bright pink and orange!

NotCod · 01/10/2008 17:53

ooh now have lsot me wiht orange too

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:54

yes no fascinator
would clash with modern funky shoes and bag and jewellery

skin coloured tights

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:54

unless you find a clutch in exactly the same shade of pink get a clashying colour it will be so cool

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:55

while you're at it please fix the thick tights issue - what colour?

Cod - we know you hate fascinators - you may pick a hat for me if you want but I'm doing something with my head (am short arse so need height with heels and hair)

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nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:55

skin coloured tights

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:55

I cannot weat skin coloured tights - they are evil

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NotCod · 01/10/2008 17:55

dop you knwo what id do?
have your hair done instead
no hat hair hten get a cool clip for that 70s retro vibe

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:56

put your hair up (get salon to do it)
thatll give you height

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:56

right, I want patent pink platforms

I'm sure I've seen some somewhere.....

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nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:56

its a wedding not a club
SKIN COLOURED TIGHTS

NotCod · 01/10/2008 17:56

ye si agree iwht he nailerator

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:56

thomcat linked pink shoes way back

nailpolish · 01/10/2008 17:57

oh yes cod

go to salon
tell them you wnt hair up
give them funky clip and they will put it in for you and it wont fall out

Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 17:58

what does a cool clip look like ?

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Lauriefairycake · 01/10/2008 18:01

hmm....first pink pair too matt and purply

second pair not sure - bit open for winter maybe and too orangey

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Sazisi · 01/10/2008 18:20

I'd try it with bright (orangey rather than pinky) red accessories.
I have a red top which I wear with a teal cardigan and they look amazing together.

KristinaM · 01/10/2008 19:41

i hate to agree with cod but i also like bright pink with teal

but am also stuck on teh colour of tights

Laurie - do you have the dress alreday? Can you tell me if you think it woudl be flattering to a post baby tummy. for me i mean, not you, i'm sure you have a stomach like a washboard

Thomcat · 01/10/2008 21:20

The shoes I was picking out were for colour matching more than anything else tbh.

I'd do bright orange OR bright cerise pink.
Might be more into the orange personally??????

Salleroo · 01/10/2008 21:57

Mustard is the one to compliment with the wow factor. Pink is a bit too OTT