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I don't do dresses but this is the least hideous of the ones I have seen, thoughts?

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SqutterNutBaush · 08/06/2014 18:19

I have literally not worn a dress since I was 3 so choosing a dress for my wedding has proved difficult!

I don't want a traditional dress so looking for something that I could potentially wear again and I want something funky but not over the top IYSWIM.

The other issue is that I'm a size 16/18 at 5ft 3.5ins and have chunky bum, thighs and legs so I have not got a clue about which style I should be looking at. Help?!

Is this hideously unrealistic for me to pull off or is it totally inappropriate for starters (I prefer the black one).

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SqutterNutBaush · 08/06/2014 18:19
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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:20

That's awful, sorry.

What's your budget?

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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:21

The black one is slightly less awful. But only slightly.

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CMOTDibbler · 08/06/2014 18:24

What would you normally wear, and feel amazing in? I'd start from there and then find something extra special like it, rather than starting at the point of it having to be a dress.

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Georgethesecond · 08/06/2014 18:27

I think it's nice!?

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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:29

If you want short and black, this is lovely.

Need to know budget and likes/dislikes, though.

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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:30

Yy, doesn't have to be a dress at all if you're not comfortable.

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SqutterNutBaush · 08/06/2014 18:32

I know nothing of this fashion stuff :o

Budget is erm £100 maximum as it'll probably never be looked at again. I dislike anything girly (dresses included!), I like funky Gothic type stuff.

I normally wear jeans, vests/t-shirts, long hoodies with vans or cat boots...

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overmydeadbody · 08/06/2014 18:34

I think the main thing is you have to like it and feel amazing in it.

What do you normally wear if you never wear dresses? What kind of style do you usually go for?

I think there are lots of nicer dresses than that one out there! I really think, with your size and shape, you should steer clear of skater style dresses for a start! Not flattering at all.

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Teeb · 08/06/2014 18:34

Don't feel a dress if you know you won't feel comfortable. Where the best thing you'd like to wear for the day, if that's a pair of nice jeans and a rock shirt or a smart suit, do what you like. I know so many brides who look at their wedding photos and don't recognise the woman stood I'm the middle of all these pictures!

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IWillYeah · 08/06/2014 18:37

Hmmmm. Its a short skater style prom dress. Its very 'young' and I wouldn't say that flattering for a short, curvy figure.

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LizzieMint · 08/06/2014 18:38

Why not just not wear a dress? I'm making a wedding cake this week for a couple and the bride is wearing leggings and a beautiful lace/ embroidered tunic.
It's your wedding, wear something you will feel amazing in.

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overmydeadbody · 08/06/2014 18:39
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overmydeadbody · 08/06/2014 18:40

Agree with the others, you don't have to wear a dress! It is your wedding, wear whatever you most want to wear!

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SqutterNutBaush · 08/06/2014 18:41

See, clueless :o

I would like to find a dress for the day (although I have no idea what I'd wear otherwise!) just to look nice for that few hours. DP wants to wear a suit so casual is out and I don't really "do" smart either.

I'm a lost cause :o

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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:43

How about this or this?

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FiveExclamations · 08/06/2014 18:47

Thinking along the same lines as Tethersend how about something like this Opera Dress

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FiveExclamations · 08/06/2014 18:48

Sorry, the link insists on going to the home page, if you click on catologue it's the opera dress I was thinking about.

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ExitPursuedByABear · 08/06/2014 18:51

I think it looks ok. But I have nooooo style.

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MollyBdenum · 08/06/2014 18:51

How about some plain trousers and velvet frock coat?

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ContentedSidewinder · 08/06/2014 18:52

Right so you normally cover your legs but wearing vest tops means you are happy with arms on show.

What about chest area? I don't mean norks out, do you usually wear vest tops that come high up or not, and by vest do you mean tank vests with wider straps rather than skinny straps?

Would you wear a corset style long dress? Do you want to wear a light colour or do you usually wear dark colours?

You do not want to feel weird on your wedding day so don't wear something out of character.

My own sister threatened to wear doc martin boots down the aisle under her floor length dress and I wish she had. She put on some strappy sandal things and wished she had worn the docs. White, not cherry! My Mum was happy though Grin

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tethersend · 08/06/2014 18:54

pencil dress

Do you definitely want black?

Something corseted or looser?

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SqutterNutBaush · 08/06/2014 18:55

I've changed my mind, I don't like Gothic dresses. I can't imagine all that veloury stuff would be my style!

I fear I may be a paper gothy person :o

I probably got my styles mixed up tbh, I am generally of the what would now be considered skater/emo type I think.

I am 27 and so far have been happy in my jeans and various tops but feel I should smarten up for one day at least (for my own benefit though, DP doesn't care :o).

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MollyBdenum · 08/06/2014 18:57

Something like one of these if we can find something cheaper?
Damn. Am failing to get the link to work on my phone, but the coats and jackets from The Dark Angel.

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EhricLovesTheBhrothers · 08/06/2014 18:58

For your wedding dress? No. Just no.

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