https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:19:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london/page/2#post-1233701 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 02:04:15 +0000 Anonymous 1233701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add except it would be extremely conservative, obviously.</p> <p>And a hat is almost mandatory if you want to be 'proper'</p> <p>(i come from working class British roots, even mid to lower class weddings/ events all the women wear hats)</p> <p>How exciting,is it too forward to inquire what the event is? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london/page/2#post-1233678 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:19:44 +0000 hedgiehog 1233678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, how exciting! I've been reading all the helpful advice and suggestions the ladies have shared here. I can't wait to see what you end up choosing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london/page/2#post-1233464 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:53:46 +0000 Jen W 1233464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the lace dress is lovely! I think Michelle Obama's dress is lace is your inspiration photos. If it is long enough I think it could be perfect! I'm getting a vicarious thrill from your planning. Such a fun event to dress for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london/page/2#post-1233194 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:05:29 +0000 carolbee 1233194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, don't think I can add anything of value to the dress discussion, but can't wait to see what you end up wearing. However I wanted to comment about your hair. I remember reading about how you feel so much more you with shorter hair and after seeing the photo of you with longer hair I wanted to chip in to say I agree, you are so much more YOU with shorter hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london/page/2#post-1233074 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:41:49 +0000 kkards 1233074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, this is so exciting!&nbsp;<br />i like the tadashi dress you linked to. &nbsp;i think half the one of this will be finding the dress! did you see this one?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-pleated-jersey-sheath-dress/3487993?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=7016&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_18_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....dictiveSea</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1233042 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:03:45 +0000 An 1233042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I REALLY like that dress. I'll let others comment on the suitability. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1233024 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 04:48:40 +0000 abc 1233024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always loved that dress. I will let more experienced folks chime in on appropriateness since I'm biased. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1233023 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 04:44:35 +0000 Diana 1233023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you guys think lace would be appropriate? Something along the lines of this dress? Or is that too evening?</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tadashi-shoji-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3581169?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ta.....hoppingbag</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1233001 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 04:04:28 +0000 Jeanie 1233001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! &nbsp;Can't wait to see what you come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232948 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:54:38 +0000 Susie 1232948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so exciting!! I think you MUST get a new dress for such an occasion! And coat. And hat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232889 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:01:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1232889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add and I know Angie will get you well sorted. But I had to pop in to say how exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232862 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:39:40 +0000 abc 1232862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting. Please keep us posted especially on the hat topic! How amazingly fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232746 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:31:47 +0000 Sara L. 1232746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received some great suggestions so far, I can't wait to see what you come up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232738 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:25:09 +0000 An 1232738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, that sounds very exciting Diana. So, do you have any other dress options in a dressier fabric that you could then get an appropriate trench to go with? I'm very excited to see what you come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232734 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:17:40 +0000 lyn* 1232734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, please wear a hat! I can't wait to see the final outfit! I'd die if I got a chance to go ... well, not actually die, but ... feel like dying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232498 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:19:50 +0000 Suz 1232498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so exciting! I am looking forward to seeing what you find. You have brilliant inspirations now and I am sure you will look fabulous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232489 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:13:27 +0000 Debbie 1232489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions to add but I can't wait to see what you find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232416 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:24:48 +0000 Diana 1232416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, definitely nude hose.&nbsp; Planning to go to the Rack to stock up this weekend actually.&nbsp; (I'll need them for the wedding too, so that's at least 2 pairs, assuming I don't run one of them putting it on.)</p> <p>I think a sleeved dress is probably the best bet too.&nbsp; I didn't comment about the dress thing on today's post because I haven't been looking for them, but I guess I will be experiencing this season's dress issues soon enough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232410 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:20:57 +0000 Angie 1232410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Diana. I think a dressier black or navy trench coat is an excellent idea. No need to be colourful at all. (Sorry that the vintage frock is a wrinkling mare).&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the random question - I'm not sure. I was cold (April in Japan was NOT warm), and I wore my trench coat throughout&nbsp;the wedding festivities, with hose. Ohhhhh - you MUST wear hose. So I was never sleeveless. A sleeved sheath is a much safer bet. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232374 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:58:31 +0000 Diana 1232374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, random etiquette question. If I were to go for a sleeveless dress with trench like Angie's outfit, would it be appropriate to keep the trench on, even indoors during the event? Or is the jacket strictly outerwear ( in which case i would probably need a jacket as well for warmth)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232359 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:43:46 +0000 Diana 1232359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for your insights!&nbsp; They are very helpful. I think I have a better idea of what to look for now - modest, knee-length, a dressier/heavier fabrication.&nbsp; Maybe a sheath is the way to go but I have such a hard time fitting into most of them.&nbsp; I think a shopping trip is in order for the weekend.&nbsp; </p> <p>So I think outfit #4 will be a good fallback if nothing else works out.&nbsp; I may bring it anyway for the wedding.</p> <p>Angie, I LOVE your outfit.&nbsp; I have been thinking about getting a spring trench actually.&nbsp; I don't think I have one that would work for this type of outfit at the moment - my red corset trench is a little too casual and funky/not elegant enough, I think.&nbsp; Ideally I'd get the black Burberry Buckingham but it's a bit out of my price range right now.&nbsp; But in any case... do you think a black or navy trench would work in this type of outfit or would it need to be a brighter color to be more dressy?&nbsp; Because for my everyday life I'd want black or navy... or teal of course but that's a bit difficult to find!</p> <p>The cobalt dress is not an option unfortunately. It's just too wrinkly.&nbsp; I'm not going to an event where the Queen might see me in a wrinkled dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232333 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:24:58 +0000 lyn67 1232333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, quite exciting! Nr 4 wins the bill for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232332 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:23:55 +0000 Angie 1232332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes. I forgot to say that Kate Middleton is excellent inspiration for this event.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232329 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:22:33 +0000 Angie 1232329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO EXCITING. <b>Congrats. </b>Take me with you in your suitcase?&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the cobalt&nbsp;vintage dress best. How killer is that slash neck with the diagonal sleeves on your dainty shoulder line. WOW. Not to mention the colour.&nbsp;But how does it look with a topper? I like the first two outfits you posted too - but they look too breezy for London in May - and possibly a bit casual. (Yes - always cold me is speaking up).&nbsp;</p> <p>I would wear something like I wore to the wedding in Japan a few years ago - sheath and trench -&nbsp;and leave off the pearls. It's a warmer combination.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232320 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:14:48 +0000 rachylou 1232320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane needs to chime in! I think Kate Middleton is the way to go and that #4 would be fine and preferable to #5 (which is too business-y). A very nice daytime dress with sleeves or jacket, or feminine suit (not too Eastery IMO). Closed-toe shoes, no showing shoulders to God and Queen ;)</p> <p>Prince Andrew is/was a patron of my high school, as a Round Table school. But children at school get to dress slovenly, hehe.</p> <p>Michelle Obama's another example of what would be appropriate in my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232310 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:00:09 +0000 Freckles 1232310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How very exciting! &nbsp;I'm not sure how the dress code has changed over the years but it is a formal event. &nbsp;The time of day dictates for men evening=white tie, afternoon=black tie and morning equals morning dress which is still tails.<br />Kate Middleton is a great example as she has changed things to be more modern while still being conservative and formal. &nbsp;The Queen's garden party would be a good example of morning dress. &nbsp;I'd say any royal wedding in the morning would also be a good example.<br />Hats used to be mandatory and you're in England so hats are the cat's meow.<br />What springs to mind, while not fashion forward, are Talbot's Dupioni silk dresses with matching jackets. &nbsp;That would be the style sheet I would work from to try and make it more modern. &nbsp;I believe the jacket should not just be thrown on but an integral part of the outfit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232307 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:57:22 +0000 LoriFLA 1232307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting and fun! &nbsp;I like your floral dress best of the two. &nbsp;I think this would be an awesome opportunity to shop. &nbsp;I love the brocade or polished cotton suggestion.&nbsp; If you could get a matching coat, that would be fab in my opinion --- I love the look and it looks very polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232303 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:55:53 +0000 christieanne 1232303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so excited for you! Just the trip itself is exciting but this will be the ultimate add on. I think a dress in a woven fabric that is cut to knee length would be a good choice. I like the both dresses you show but if you can shop and find something slightly dressier that would be the icing on the cake.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232300 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:53:32 +0000 Diana 1232300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do also have this vintage dress, which is silk and appropriately dressy, but it wrinkles like crazy if you so much as look at it wrong.&nbsp; Last time I wanted to wear it, I gave up because I couldn't iron the wrinkles out without creating new ones.&nbsp; I shudder to think what it'll do after being stuffed in a suitcase.&nbsp; </p> <p>But do you think something in this shape would work?&nbsp; (Assuming I can find it of course).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-morning-dress-event-in-london#post-1232295 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:45:22 +0000 rabbit 1232295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! &nbsp;My Scottish grandmother and aunt in-law were invited to a garden party with the queen that I'm pretty sure&nbsp;called for the same dress code. &nbsp; They busted out hats.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you can get good hats in the states (especially around the Kentucky Derby or Easter), &nbsp;but transporting them would be a pain, and it helps to build the&nbsp;outfit around the hat. &nbsp; My memory from their pictures were fit and flare dresses in heavy cottons or silks&nbsp;with a little&nbsp;bit of sheen? &nbsp;They also wore nice tailored&nbsp;jackets or coats that looked more wedding-y than business-y. &nbsp;Of your outfits I like the shape of #4 the best but I'm not sure about the skirt material. &nbsp; I'm thinking more formal&nbsp;garden party/wedding clothes might be a bit closer to the look than business clothes. </p>