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Ideas for a flattering winter wedding outfit I could wear again

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HappyNewt · 08/07/2026 21:10

Looking for some ideas please for a Wedding dress....
Winter wedding, small hotel with 20 guests staying over...timber...fireplaces...candles.
I'm 54, 164cm size 10/12
I dont wear dresses often, I tend to prefer shirt dresses/wrap with collar..I dont mind skirt with a good shirt.
I'm just not used to searching for smarter dresses...and as the bride I want to look great.
Not looking for white unless its just thd top part.
I often wear black or indigo, and whilst I dont mind either for this I wonder if a dark green/plum might work...so looking for ideas that challenge my blue black tendancies!
It would also be great if it is a dress that I could wear again
Many thanks

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AbzMoz · 10/07/2026 03:13

Congratulations!
Perhaps evening dresses in jewel colours might be worth a look (eg Phase eight Grace). Could also consider a taffeta/shot silk maxi skirt (per Karen Millen) for a lovely silhouette along with a champagne silk bodysuit (eg Holland Cooper) so you keep the lux on top.
Make it more winter cosy with a shawl?

HappyNewt · 10/07/2026 09:01

AbzMoz · 10/07/2026 03:13

Congratulations!
Perhaps evening dresses in jewel colours might be worth a look (eg Phase eight Grace). Could also consider a taffeta/shot silk maxi skirt (per Karen Millen) for a lovely silhouette along with a champagne silk bodysuit (eg Holland Cooper) so you keep the lux on top.
Make it more winter cosy with a shawl?

thanks - looking at Karen Millen now..

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HappyNewt · 12/07/2026 12:41

AbzMoz · 10/07/2026 03:13

Congratulations!
Perhaps evening dresses in jewel colours might be worth a look (eg Phase eight Grace). Could also consider a taffeta/shot silk maxi skirt (per Karen Millen) for a lovely silhouette along with a champagne silk bodysuit (eg Holland Cooper) so you keep the lux on top.
Make it more winter cosy with a shawl?

Many thanks.
I ordered this...and I totally love it!
Just need to sort a top now.
And, even if I spot something else before Jan I can definitely wear this other time.
Thank you...I never would have spotted it otherwise. It was cheaper a couple of days ago too so it really was a bargain.
www.karenmillen.com/product/karen-millen-floral-woven-twill-prom-skirt_bkk29888?colour=black

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