Dress for wedding - needs to be wow!

FairCity12

I'm 27 and attending a wedding with my boyfriend and most of his family will be there. I want to look WOW basically. I'm 5'3 and 12 1/2 stone so not that easy to make me look wow I think. Most problematic area is my tummy/hips, and I don't want to swear skyscraper heels as I twisted my ankle a while ago & have gotten rid of my high high heels. Any ideas? [Dresses with zips can be very unforgiving to me, unless I went up a size? But I'm in the process of losing some weight so hoping not to spend TOO much on a dress I may never wear again].

Thanks in advance, I've never attended a wedding as an adult before!

SingItOut

Something like the body panel dress may work, I'm not sure of the proper name for these. Kate winslet wore one a while back

Asos Panel Dress

Sabrielle

My advice would be to go to boutiques and try on loads of dresses. If a sales assistant suggests something try it on but don't be pushed into anything. You will know yourself when you find something that looks wow on. I would stay away from chain places like Monsoon, Coast etc. as there would be a chance someone else might have something similar. Get your hair and makeup done that morning and you'll feel great for the day.

kerash

When is the wedding? Get some really good shaping underwear! + there are lots of lovely flats in the shops.

FairCity12

kerash wrote: »

When is the wedding? Get some really good shaping underwear! + there are lots of lovely flats in the shops.

Its on in 3 weeks.

Thanks girls for the suggestions. Must look up body panel dresses!

Any other ideas? What about a full length?

Blingy

I feel your pain however agree that you should invest in spanx. Brown Thomas have them and you do get used to wearing them. Just make sure they are the right size.
I have been to SO many wedding in the last 3 years and 99% of my dresses are coast and I have never met someone with the same dress as me. So I would recommend Coast (Kildare village!), house of Fraser, Monsoon.
Bought a fab black dress in coast Kildare village last year for 50 euro and got heaps of compliments. Good luck.

FairCity12

Blingy wrote: »

I feel your pain however agree that you should invest in spanx. Brown Thomas have them and you do get used to wearing them. Just make sure they are the right size.
I have been to SO many wedding in the last 3 years and 99% of my dresses are coast and I have never met someone with the same dress as me. So I would recommend Coast (Kildare village!), house of Fraser, Monsoon.
Bought a fab black dress in coast Kildare village last year for 50 euro and got heaps of compliments. Good luck.

Thank you, I've never worn a Coast dress. Are their sizes 'small'? I need to look wow. Must start searching. I've just started a new job so trying to get settled - will have to wait until next weekend to search i think as I won't have opportunity today. Paying a visit to Kildare Village isn't really an option - too far away to risk driving and not getting anything. Will see. Are spanx about €50???

FairCity12

What about this one? I quite like it.

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/tokyo-doll-black-studded-waist-dip-hem-dress_263158301?commerceItemId=ci6097003236

Fluorescence

I wouldn't wear a long dress to a wedding. I'm about your size, and I bought a few dresses a while back on ebay (very handy as most shops list their sizes with measurements for hips, waist and bust). Worth looking into?

The one you posted is lovely

PurplePrincess

If you can't afford real Spanx try the ones from Penneys, they go right up to your bra and they do the job.
I'd second the ebay suggestion, loads of beautiful dresses at bargain prices. Coast do have some lovely stand out dresses and if you went to the shop and tried a few on you'd know what size to look for on ebay.

Sabrielle

Would you wear a 50's style dress. The Vivien Of Holloway ones are awesome
www.vivienofholloway.com
You wouldn't have to wear shapewear because they have boned bodices and they flare out. There are petticoats on the site to make the skirt really full

FairCity12

I went on a spur of the moment visit into town into Born today and bought this

http://www.little-mistress.co.uk/product.php?id_product=623

I think it's very pretty & girlie, what ye think? Thanks for all the help!!

Blingy

Beautiful dress. Love the colours. Well wear!! Relax and enjOy the wedding a smile can transform a person. You looking relaxed and comfy with a smile on your face and you'll be wow. Don't worry!!

ArtyC

FairCity12 wrote: »

Thank you, I've never worn a Coast dress. Are their sizes 'small'? I need to look wow. Must start searching. I've just started a new job so trying to get settled - will have to wait until next weekend to search i think as I won't have opportunity today. Paying a visit to Kildare Village isn't really an option - too far away to risk driving and not getting anything. Will see. Are spanx about €50???

You can get a bus from wedtmoreland street in Dublin to Kildare village for a fiver- if that helps. Although I found Kildare village expensive

FairCity12

Found a dress for wedding #2, what colour would I put with this? Don't want to really opt for cream again as dress #1 is navy & cream, or does it matter? Anyone see any nice fascinators/bags that would be suitable?

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/navy-corsage-one-shoulder-dress

ams

PurplePrincess wrote: »

If you can't afford real Spanx try the ones from Penneys, they go right up to your bra and they do the job.

Bought these last week and they were too long and wouldn't fit the tops of my thighs - very upsetting experience!!!

ArtyC

I'm 5"4 tall and 12 stone 10..... Find something comfortable- believe me I get the most compliments and have the best nights when I'm smiling and laughing, not messing about pulling up spanx all night. Sometimes I think they're too obvious and cause more hassle than good. Try taking a photo / pr an honest pal with and without the spanx to see of they're worth the hassle. Chin up- a happy face will be wow ( sorry of I sound corny there but works for me and we aren't far off the same size)