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Is this dress ok for an older bride?

118 replies

masterfade · 07/06/2019 15:44

ie: late 40s? Is it too much - too slinky, shoulders too big etc? Is it too low at the front?

I'm half madly in love with it and half worried it looks a bit daft on me. I don't want a traditional wedding dress but I don't know if this is a step too far. It's a non-church city wedding so no stomping through fields or anything Grin

The back is also low but I can't get a pic of it - I think it looks ok.

I am planning to lose about 10lbs or so and will get it adjusted if necessary.

I've not sorted underwear yet so excuse the slightly droopy top half. I've have another picture that shows the top straight on but it's a bit nips-ahoy so I'm not sure I want to post it!

Is this dress ok for an older bride?
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hannah1992 · 07/06/2019 15:47

Its lovely and classy. Perhaps a boosting bra to give slight cleavage.

Lose 10lbs from where? You have a lovely figure

ThinkPinkStink · 07/06/2019 15:48

It looks great for any bride.

Lily715 · 07/06/2019 15:49

It looks fab!

Villanellesproudmum · 07/06/2019 15:50

I don’t like it, but I’m not wearing it, you need to feel happy, that’s the main thing and congratulations. Don’t worry about what other think.

Littleelffriend · 07/06/2019 15:50

Love it, you look great. As pps said no need for weight loss

resipsa · 07/06/2019 15:51

It looks fabulous to me (48 btw)! I'd love to rock something similar but the bias cut + my hips = never. Enjoy your day.

kittywalks · 07/06/2019 15:51

You look amazing 😍

Loopytiles · 07/06/2019 15:51

Looks fantastic on you!

thebear1 · 07/06/2019 15:52

Its stunning.

Tartyflette · 07/06/2019 15:53

Really lovely dress that doesn't look at all daft on you!
The right underwear will sort out any issues you (may think you) have and give you the confidence to wear it beautifully.

EvilHerbivore · 07/06/2019 15:54

Beautiful, really classy

Yellowcar2 · 07/06/2019 15:54

Very nice

masterfade · 07/06/2019 15:57

Thank you - my tummy sticks out a bit a lot in the side view so I do still want to knock off a few pounds and hopefully flatten it a bit.

I'm worried the shoulders are a bit Alexis Carrington (although that's also why I love them!)

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HK2009 · 07/06/2019 15:58

That looks amazing on you - please wear it!

sue51 · 07/06/2019 15:58

It looks beautiful, old school hollywood type glamour. Definitely not too old to wear it.

FadedRed · 07/06/2019 15:58

It’s a lovely classy dress. You really don’t look as if you need to lose weight and 10lbs might result in a gaunt look. Good foundation underwear will make all the difference to the finished look. Beautiful.

SpangledBoots · 07/06/2019 16:00

It's gorgeous!

MyGastIsFlabbered · 07/06/2019 16:01

It looks stunning. Is it Ghost?

AllStar14 · 07/06/2019 16:10

You look amazing. What shoes will you be wearing?

idoliketobebesidethesea · 07/06/2019 16:11

You look stunning, like a 1920s movie star, I can imagine a waves hairstyle and a jewelled/feathered clip. Gorgeous!

masterfade · 07/06/2019 16:11

No, not Ghost MyGast although I did look at a couple of theirs as I like a simple, clean line.

It really does feel utterly beautiful on, but never in a billion years did I think I'd be getting married in a long pink dress!

You've all made me feel much more confident about it, so thank you. It's a keeper I think!

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masterfade · 07/06/2019 16:13

I've got a silver-grey crop atm but will probably grow it out a bit for something a wee bit softer on the day.

No idea re: shoes - I hate heels but it definitely needs them. Something I won't wobble around in I guess Grin

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LoafofSellotape · 07/06/2019 16:17

The first thing I thought was Alexis Carrington but that's not a bad thingSmile

Sunflower40 · 07/06/2019 16:23

Gorgeous! Very glamorous & Hollywood vintage looking. Some simple kitten heels would look lovely with it too. Classy bride!

VisiblyOver25 · 07/06/2019 16:25

Also thought Alexis Carrington. Don't like the top, sorry.