https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:46:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292421 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:04:48 +0000 Zaeobi 2292421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, pretty! I'm sure you'll look fab in it.<br /> Echoing Angie's advice, don't forget to also do the bend test to ensure nothing 'pops out' unexpectedly lol :P</p> <p>Yes, I love long dresses for easy 'one &amp; done' dressing - the biggest issue though is figuring how to store them without creasing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292384 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:37:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2292384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty. You will look lovely in this. I appreciate your dilemma as I am 61 and prefer to cover arms too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292383 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:34:55 +0000 Barbara Diane 2292383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you found such a lovely dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292367 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:12 +0000 rachylou 2292367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! Exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292339 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:41:11 +0000 ANewMindset 2292339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie! - Thank you!!! I Did not even think to do that.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292322 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:33:06 +0000 BlueJay 2292322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty! Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292319 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:54:20 +0000 Angie 2292319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty!</p> <p>Do the sit-down test to make sure that the front does not fall open.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292315 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:10:54 +0000 unfrumped 2292315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely style! Yay for dresses with sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292313 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:58:18 +0000 ANewMindset 2292313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a dress! This isnt the exact dress but its close. The sleeves are much less poufy on the one i bought. I am so excited to put on a dress and not have to worry about what type of wrap i need. Now to find some shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2292110 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:34:18 +0000 nelywilk 2292110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck with your shopping and hope you will find your perfect dress.<br />Here is the my last suggestion from <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.princessly.com/collections/mother-of-bride-groom-dresseshttp://">princessly</a> . I am thinking of ordering this dress for my friend's wedding next year.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291982 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:16:06 +0000 ANewMindset 2291982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of your suggestions. I am going shopping on Saturday. I have lost weight and am not entirely sure what size I need. Figured i would try some things in person and take it from there.</p> <p>Ideally I am looking for something with sleeves since i prefer not to not deal with a wrap... Stay tuned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291980 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:08:23 +0000 Nadya 2291980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a company holiday party a few years ago I got a ball gown skirt from eShakti and was very happy with it. The material had a good weight and of course I loved the pockets. &nbsp;I paired it with a company tee shirt and a vintage rhinestone brooch, but for a wedding I’d pair it with something fancier, if I was OK wearing black to that wedding since traditions vary.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291961 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:08:18 +0000 nelywilk 2291961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something like that maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291884 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:52:05 +0000 Zaeobi 2291884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know it's not for a wedding specifically but Alison's outfit here came to mind when reading everyone else's suggestions for two separate (skirt &amp; top) pieces in place of a dress:<br /> <a href="https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/georgetown-wine-dine/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com.....wine-dine/</a></p> <p>You could still wear a cape or shawl over the top for warmth, but the washable silk could be versatile for other uses too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291498 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:13:11 +0000 Anonymous 2291498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I repeat what others have said. &nbsp;Loki for two pieces and wear them your way. &nbsp;I would look first for a tulle midi skirt then a cashmere sweater to wear with it. &nbsp;maybe a slack.y tank with a cashmere cardigan or velvet jacket &nbsp;to wear on top. &nbsp;Wedding wear is almost impossible to shop for. &nbsp;As a MOTG I was stunned by the lack of choice for a summer wedding in a non aircondioned church. You can't go wrong with some shade of blue or grey. &nbsp;Shop sales and consider alterations. &nbsp;I recently bought a dress white topper from a consignment store in case my oldest son and his Japanese girlfriend suddenly decide to marry.. We may have a weeks warning if we are lucky. &nbsp;I am trying to keep passports current and keep up with Covid restrictions in both countries. Sometimes you can leave but not be allowed to come back into a country. &nbsp;We have not seen our son for 6 years now. &nbsp;He has a cat with cancer that will be operated on today to remove overgrown toes and is walking on 3 legs. The toes may burst open. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2291005 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:04:14 +0000 Barbara Diane 2291005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I just attended a formal wedding and there was quite a range of outfits. Some floor length, some midi, some short cocktail dresses. From ball gowns to more fitted dresses, and from simple material to sequins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290965 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:11:11 +0000 marija 2290965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be watching your quest as I'm looking for wedding wear as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290963 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:08:07 +0000 rachylou 2290963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might there be an opportunity for an outfit change? A little rest between events? I love a nighttime reception, because one can go all out. I’d be looking for a dinner gown… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290961 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:34:49 +0000 ANewMindset 2290961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!!</p> <p>Roberta - Wow! That blue jumpsuit is pretty amazing but i dont think that would be flattering on me in the hip area.</p> <p>Rachylou - its a late afternoon wedding and evening reception.</p> <p>I will take a look at some skirt options... maybe ballgown skirt with a fitted top..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290941 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:40:11 +0000 rachylou 2290941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A nighttime wedding? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290878 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:45:59 +0000 Olive Green 2290878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta, that blue jumpsuit is fantastic. Sort of Mad Men bombshell without the cleavage.&nbsp;<br />Perfect for a winter wedding, IMHO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290859 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:36:21 +0000 cat2 2290859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my Tadashi Shoji cocktail dresses. They have some with arm coverage that don’t look matronly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290853 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:11:28 +0000 Carla 2290853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Roberta - that first outfit/Find is brilliant!</p> <p>I attended a formal wedding on NYE 5 years ago and wore a ball skirt and button down with a pile of pearls, and felt very comfortable and fab! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290849 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:50:55 +0000 Roberta 2290849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would an elegant jumpsuit do? There are multiple choices at Nordstrom, in crepe, lace, even sequins.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290842 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:13:33 +0000 Angie 2290842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the suggestion of a BIG skirt and top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290838 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:43:32 +0000 Marlene1 2290838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this Theory satin dress that also comes in a pale lime, a blue, and a grey.&nbsp; It's very flattering.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/theory-twist-front-long-sleeve-satin-dress/6513150?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=001">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/th.....ordsearch-</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290836 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:34:24 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2290836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a long skirt and top rather than a dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-wedding#post-2290821 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:47:22 +0000 ANewMindset 2290821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be attending a formal wedding this winter. The gowns i like will either make me look like i am trying to be a bridesmaid, or that i am MOTB. ( I am in my 50s and want some arm coverage.) I have started looking online, but would love to hear suggestions. I was thinking maybe a dressy midi... but i havent found one yet. Found a beautiful cobolt blue one but it was very open at the top and i thought a shawl would just complicate things. Thanks!! </p>