This is nice, isn't it??

[Smokedsausagesupper]

Hi
Getting married next Easter, elopement style wedding with daughter (28) and her partner as witnesses.
I have been sending pictures of dresses to daughter for her opinion and this came up on my feed. Sent to daughter as I thought it was perfect for me in terms of style, arms covered etc etc.
She hates it!!
For info 57 (age) size 10/12.
Am I loosing my style mojo?
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su695767/h12024

This is the same price range -

www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/lila-lace-gown-in-mint-silver-green/

That looks frumpy and Victorian IMO! 😬 I wouldn't be seen dead in that. (And I am in my 50s like the OP!)

The OP's dress is much better.

What does your daughter suggest you wear for your wedding day @Smokedsausagesupper ???

Something frumpy and mumsy like this?!

Ya know, coz you're soooooooo old! 🙄

@BatchCookBabe I wouldn't be seen dead in either to be honest and I'm the same age!
I just thought the op was on a budget and that was the only mint green I found in that price range. 😂

That hat is magnificent!

Where are you eloping to? Somewhere hot? or UK? Beach/City/Countryside?

I checked again and it is definitely blue to me!

I’m sorry, I hate those flower appliqué things on the arms, and the colour feels very ice skater / ice cream parlour.

😆

The sleeves look like wedding hats.

I like this I don't think that is what the daughter was meaning about the dress at all. I'm the ops age I don't like it and it's nothing to do with thinking it's too young for me.

I didn't go "wow" but it's not "ugh" either, I do quite like it. Actually, I suspect it's one of those dresses which would look better in real life with a bit of movement and look lovely on a real person.

Please yourself op, it's the only way ❤️

What about Needle and Thread? A bit more expensive but it is your wedding…

https://www.needleandthread.com/products/leila-dot-v-neck-cape-ankle-gown-mist?_pos=3&_fid=1e57af9d2&_ss=c

https://www.needleandthread.com/products/harper-chiffon-cape-ankle-gown-sky-blue

I like it, I think the rosettes work well for a wedding dress.

How about going more retro than 70s? https://www.thehouseoffoxy.com/products/1940s-girl-friday-midi-dress-duck-egg

What's wrong with the 1970s?! I think it looks more like something Margo would have worn for a posh party in The Good Life, Mildred's clothes were slightly more 'out there'.
OP I think it's lovely and if I had that figure - I'd definitely wear it with pride!

Having looked at all the dresses suggested on this thread, your original one is definitely the best, @Smokedsausagesupper!

You'll get gravy on them sleeves.

@BarnacleBeasley that dress is quite nice too. ^

I'm 28 and I adore it!! I love the simple lines, the straight neck and the colour. I could take or leave the rosettes but I don't hate them at all. Can you try it on? That might make your mind up.

I've got to say, I find a lot of the V neck and fluffy sleeve options being posted much more dated

What's 'wrong' with the 1970s is that it's now 2025.

The OP didn't say she was specifically going for a retro look but she did ask for opinions.

What's 'wrong' with the 1970s is that it's now 2025.

I think the designers at Chloe, Isabel Marant and Valentino would disagree with you.

*on it being wrong for now, not on what year it is 😀

I love it. It’s elegant and the flowers on the sleeves add interest

Yeah, a seventies look is gorgeous! Especially in such a bright, clean colour and style as the original dress.