Does this appeal to you? http://www.hm.com/de/product/07028?article=07028-A

Or maybe this one? http://www.hm.com/de/product/0.....le=05826-A

Thanks for looking for me. I like the look of the first one, but I can't stand 100% poly, it gives me the creeps. The second one looks nice and is cotton, but I think it will be too short. H&M often cuts their dresses too short IMO and I need something with a little bit more coverage for church.

I love thos Ecco flats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok, onto the topic. It's been sooooo long since I went to a wedding (I think I was like 9), I don't really know what people wear. I think it also depends on the rest of the people. I've seen acquaintances of mine in long dressing gowns (think red carpet) for weddings. No kidding. I would go with a pretty dress and that's that. But maybe I'm not very fancy?

Yes, those were a great find! Love them too. My last wedding was also when I was a small child, but I remember pictures of me wearing a pretty dress, patent leather mary-janes and a bow in my ponytail. I wouldn't wear a long "red carpet" dress either. I don't think anyone in my family would. The men are all going to wear suits for sure, some of the women too (skirt or pants suits). Or come in pretty but appropriate dresses. Probably more business dress lookalike than cocktail party... It is a church wedding and my cousin is catholic (all on my father's side are) and I guess it'll be an earnest and dignified ceremony. No sparkly dresses and high heels anywhere! We also don't have the whole bridesmaid thing here, I only know that from movies.

Well a denim jacket is likely too casual for a wedding, but I could see a velvet blazer working for both an event as well as later on in your casual outfits (so a decent investment). Also, if you are going to wear hose to the first event but not the second you might be able to just wear the same flats; the first time they'll be part of dark hosiery and not a standout item, and the second time they'll pop against your skin and look quite different (you could always add some black earrings or other black accessory if it needs balancing).

You're right Aida, a velvet blazer would work for both events, just not this one. Measurements say it's too long to wear with skirts and dresses. But I'm going to keep looking, maybe I find one that's more cropped. Just saying, I will go for a jacket, it just needs to work for the dressy outfits too. I can't afford two new jackets and I need one for May.

You're right about the hose making the shoes look different, I hadn't thought of that- thanks! I'd definitely need some black accessory for the second occasion, but I'm sure I could find something.

The skirt arrived, but it's going back. The quality is great and the fabric very nice, but it doesn't work for this kind of skirt - it's just not swingy enough.

Here are some velvet blazer ideas <150$

http://www.shopstyle.com/brows.....;fl=p20:49

Not sure what your price point is.

Thanks! I had a look at the German shopstyle, but there wasn't anything suitable. And I don't want to order overseas. I'm not quite sure about my price point, it depends a bit on the other things I get. Definitely not more than 100€.

Too bad about the skirt, but I like this concept in general. The Pinterest look that was linked earlier, with the skirt + cardigan + tie neck blouse looked particularly intriguing to me. All the parts could be worn with other things, and you could get a similar look with a dress + cardigan + scarf, or even with a plain tee and a skirt.

Incidentally, I think I have the same flats, only in a dark reddish color. I don't find them as comfy as I thought I would but they are cute nonetheless!

Thanks Mander! A plain tee wouldn't be dressy enough, but I do like the concept too. The pinterest look would be too classic for my tastes, though. I'm not sure I could wear a tie neck blouse convincingly...

I've just ordered the blazer below. It's short enough that it should work with skirts and dresses and it was marked down from 80€ to 30€. It might be too boxy, but we'll see.

Too bad the skirt doesn't swish properly. It looks great on you (better than the model) and flatters your waist .

Really? I love the gold skirt. You just need a cropped topper or a tucked in blouse with a belt.

Thanks L'Abeille. Even if I had ironed out the creases it wouldn't have looked quite right IMO. It looks better in the pic than it did IRL.

Thanks Zap! I like the way it looks in the picture too, but it didn't look that way IRL.It would have been the right kind of fabric for a pencil skirt, but not for a circle skirt like this.

Ah, how sad. Well, that's definitely the right silhouette for you.

I agree, I will keep looking for something similar.