https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:08:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1856102 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:18:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1856102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know my favorites from those dresses, but of course what matters is how they look on you. I don’t know what Rockstuds are, so look forward to seeing them in pictures too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1856008 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:40:40 +0000 Anonymous 1856008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine you in a dress (not a suit). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1856001 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:51:29 +0000 Janet 1856001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3style, that’s a good idea, but I find shoes WAY easier to shop for than dresses! I have some beautiful nude Rockstuds that I hope to wear for the wedding. </p> <p>I wouldn’t rule out a suit, but I’m not sure that would be easier. I have paid no attention to suits in years though — I would not want anything office-y. I wouldn’t even know what designers to look at! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855997 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:11:13 +0000 MsMaven 1855997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angie's ideas. I've decided that I will never shop for a dress again--it's just to hard to fit the body I have now. I don't expect to attend any "big" wedding any time soon, but I intend to be on the lookout for a two piece suit or even a pants outfit.</p> <p>What great fun for you! A wedding in London--how lucky you are. For some reason I think London wedding=a gorgeous suit in a beautiful color. Some old movie inspired I'm sure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855991 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:37:06 +0000 3style 1855991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you could try starting with shoes instead? I still remember three weddings in which I was wearing less than ideal shoes because I started with the dress and scrambled for vaguely appropriate shoes. Once I had shoes intended for trousers with a skirt, once I had sandals which were too cold and too casual, and once I had shoes which were too warm and too dark for my dress. Of course, I don't actually remember my footwear from any of the weddings wherein I got the shoes just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855986 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:04:53 +0000 rachylou 1855986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Angie about not putting too much emphasis on being able to wear the dress again and again... that’s a lot of pressure! Lol. Will it be a day wedding? Church? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855977 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:17:22 +0000 Laura G 1855977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun, having to buy a beautiful new dress! You have some great choices there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855976 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:14:54 +0000 Zibbets 1855976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Swooning over the dRA one! Love the Tahari too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855974 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:57:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 1855974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that teal high-low hem one Janet! Stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855972 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:46:30 +0000 Sal 1855972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your picks Janet and hope one of them works!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855962 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:00:20 +0000 Janet 1855962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I’m on my phone so it’s hard to respond individually, but you’ve all given me some good ideas. </p> <p>I thought I’d get a jump on the process. I ordered these four dresses — casting a style net fairly wide for now, just getting an idea if any of these could work. I always seem to look so much better in printed dresses than solid ones for some reason (I guess maybe because prints keep the eye moving around and help camouflage lumps and bumps). Also being careful at this point to order from places with lengthy return windows. We’ll see what happens! Thank you for all the great ideas and feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855941 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:58:13 +0000 Christina F. 1855941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can vouch for <b>elpgal</b> as well for Rent the Runway. I just have to be careful about ordering things with sleeves since my top half often needs a petite length, which is not always available. My favorite dress ever was from RTR, and I wore it to two events (with different crowds).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855936 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:16:28 +0000 Angie 1855936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you, Janet.&nbsp;Trust me, you won't look matronly!&nbsp;</p> <p>May I suggest that you don't get too hung up on needing to wear the outfit again and again in future. That might complicate things.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855922 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:27:03 +0000 RobinF 1855922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very exciting! </p> <p>And in London! So fun!</p> <p>That's great that you have a lot of time to look, I'm sure you'll come across something, especially since you are keeping all options open. I love Sal's picks from Anthro, gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855894 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:35:04 +0000 BrieN 1855894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you ever tried Byron Lars? Anthro has a few of his dresses right now, but you might keep your eye out when the season changes up, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again/page/2#post-1855855 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 02:14:18 +0000 elpgal 1855855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read all the comments but what about trying 'rent the runway'. Vix posted about it in great detail a while ago. Atleast, you will get to try a lot of dresses and narrow down what brands/sizes work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855837 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:12:29 +0000 Jane 1855837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I honestly think you could fit in and look gorgeous in separates or trousers or a jump suit. If it helps at all, my sisters MIL wore trousers to DS wedding and looked very cool. Plenty of time ahead too. August can be quite wet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855832 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:54:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1855832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like your niece is classy. That dress sounds beautiful. </p> <p>Too bad if it’s too warm for the Fuzzi dress. It is gorgeous on you—certainly not matronly! </p> <p>You have the figure to do the complete opposite of matronly and go classic bombshell, but it doesn’t sound like you’d feel like you. </p> <p>Someone mentioned having a dress made. This sounds like as good an excuse as you’re going to get, if that idea holds any appeal for you at all. </p> <p>I like the idea of a dressy jumpsuit, if you really don’t like dresses. If you shop at Anthro a lot, then you probably already know that they have a lot of them on their website. Their dressy dresses that someone mentioned are over at their bhldn site, but when those go sale, they’re on Anthro’s sale page. If you’re heading to them, you might as well look at their kimonos. A flowy, flowery one with silky or gauzy pants would be totally festive and special, as well as super comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855813 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:02:29 +0000 Caro in Oz 1855813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you had a look at Vivienne Westwood - there are some sales around at the moment, sorry no time to look. They don't always look great on the hanger but she really does great cuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855804 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:21:32 +0000 Sal 1855804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/tracy-reese-sequined-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&amp;color=029"><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/tracy-reese-sequined-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....l&#038;amp</a>;</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/tracy-reese-beaded-high-low-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&amp;color=009">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....sion-cockt</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/avian-kimono-midi-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&amp;color=012">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....il&#038;co</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/avira-lace-trumpet-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&amp;color=001">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....ail&#038;c</a></p> <p>How to waste 10 minutes - here are four dresses I love from Anthropologie - the first two might be too much (they are spendy and absolutely stunning)....</p> <p>I&nbsp; might have it totally wrong too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855800 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:16:40 +0000 Janet 1855800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the support and ideas! </p> <p>I’m not sure anything in my closet would work (other than the aforementioned floral scuba dress), unless I’m in a real pinch. The dressier separates I own are more fall/winter and would look decidedly out of place in August. Gah, why does everyone keep getting married in the summer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855797 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:05:13 +0000 Deborah 1855797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No real advice apart from echoing what Angie says in that you don't have to wear a dress and maybe a review of what is currently in your closet just in case you do actually have something suitable :)&nbsp; It can be too easy to get stressed thinking we have to have something new for an event.&nbsp; Sometimes we do, but sometimes we don't.&nbsp; I have a couple of options in my wardrobe now for weddings (admittedly not for super formal occasions) and I just wear the one I most feel like.&nbsp; I've been doing this for a couple of years now:) Good luck, what ever you come up with will look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855792 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:30:18 +0000 Sal 1855792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, there will be the perfect dress out there.&nbsp; My dresses come in fits and starts - two years ago I found two I loved, and recently I have also added two new ones.&nbsp; I share your love for dresses below the knee!!</p> <p>No particular help with any label but Anthropologie seems to often work for you and they do have some lovely dressier options.</p> <p>There are some terrific spring racing looks appearing here at the moment and I could see some of these working brilliantly for a London wedding....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855779 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:19:24 +0000 Zibbets 1855779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I've been stalking Boden's Isadora Broderie dress for months. It's not knee length or teal, but I'm nuts about this frock and I think it could work for London in August. </p> <p>What a sweet gown shopping story! The wedding day goes so fast, it's a gift if you can enjoy the planning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855767 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:32:39 +0000 Gail 1855767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very exciting news.<br />&nbsp;I feel your pain, the search for the right dress is always one I find hard.I never have much luck in boutiques I need a large store with a big selection to try. My niece is getting married in November in London at the Lambeth Palace Garden Museum. &nbsp;I've been scrambling for a dress. I contemplated wearing one I have that I love and have worn to 5 weddings. The color being bright orange is more of a summer color and I felt like it also may be too bright for the wedding. I'm limited to shopping options where I live so travelled a little to a Lord and Taylor which has a huge dress department.<br />You look great in dresses and I'm sure you'll find something amazing as, unlike me , you're starting your search early! <br />Keep us posted.<br />Below is what I bought.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855664 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:05:57 +0000 Janet 1855664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL I’m a 32F these days. Any dress that I could wear without a bra would be a miracle indeed! Good to know, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855658 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:59:21 +0000 Anonymous 1855658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>re: the bra under a Halo dress issue - funny you bring that up as one of my friends (who had a breast reduction and is still quite "curvy", shall we say) was telling me how great her &nbsp;BH off-shoulder dress was because it was so well-constructed inside that a bra wasn't even necessary - which I found interesting. &nbsp;She was offering to lend me this dress if &nbsp;I ever needed it - which made me burst out laughing at the thought of me wearing a fitted dress - but she swears they are that great. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855642 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:25:10 +0000 Janet 1855642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie!&nbsp;</p> <p>Separates are certainly an option. I barely even own any tailored skirts anymore, so I'm not sure that shopping for two pieces to wear together will be easier than a single one, but I wouldn't rule it out. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a paralyzing fear of looking matronly, so I find myself steering clear of anything that looks even remotely mother-of-the-bride. I like the idea of a jumpsuit if an appropriate one turned up. A suit? I'm not so sure about that -- I haven't worn a suit in nearly two decades, and I'm not sure it would be my style, but again, if something turned up that looked interesting enough, I would consider it. Maybe a suit with pants -- a skirt suit just sounds way too business-y for me, but honestly I glaze over at the idea of a suit, so I haven't even paid attention to what suits look like now. Maybe there is something out there that is cooler than what I envision. I'm thinking a suit jacket in August may not be what I want. </p> <p>I would also like to get something that I can wear again for years, that's not too occasion-specific. Ugh, I know this all probably sounds like I'm whining and asking too much. Occasion wear seems to be an area where I have a hard time melding my personal style preferences and my flattery priorities.&nbsp;Just browsing online briefly, everything seems to look either too matronly or too hootchie. My sister and I were bemoaning this as she has been starting to look for a MOB dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855637 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:09:05 +0000 Angie 1855637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats. How marvelous.</p> <p>You're wise to start the search now <b>Janet</b><b></b>, AND don't think you have to wear a dress. You could wear a skirt and top, a suit, a jumpsuit....keep your options open.&nbsp;</p> <p>August in London will probably be muggy, and maybe a little wet. But hopefully it will be a gorgeous sunny day. I know London quite well. Where in London is the wedding?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-attire-search-starts-again#post-1855634 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:52:49 +0000 Janet 1855634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I bought a gorgeous Black Halo dress a few years ago, at my smallest size when I was training for my second half marathon...and my weight has only gone up since then. I sold that dress, tags on and unworn, two years ago. :-(&nbsp;</p> <p>I would try something of theirs again. I tried one last year before my stepson's wedding, and it was *thisclose* to working -- just a bit too tight and the next size up wasn't available. Their cuts seem to be not far off for my proportions. I did a search online for their current offerings and didn't find much to get excited about, but it was just a cursory look. I like off-shoulder on others, but it's hard for me because I need a real, supportive bra and I hate strapless bras. But I wouldn't rule it out if I found a really fabulous one. </p>