Thread: Dress hell

So the hunt has begun. This will not be a posh affair, just the two of us in Scotland in frigging winter :-)

I dont want anything too weddingy as it will be used at night for the Hogmanay celebration. He is wearing navy. I have an hour glass figure and am tall so anything with a corset would be good or skimming. I would also like velvet. Definitely no meringues! And it doesnt need to be white (a bit late for that to be honest)

The trouble is the minute you mention wedding everyone slaps a big fat wad of cash on top of the price and this time I have no desire to pay a shed load for a frock that will end up in a box in the cellar.

Any help would be appreciated.

Have a look on Fairygothmother, they have some absolutely STUNNING corset dresses, corset/skirt combos that could work, kinda pricey but amazing quality

I know the site well and the shop :-) but didnt really want to spend £1k unless I cant find anything else. There is a cracker on there mind :-)

Vivienne of holloway....very nice 1950-60's inspired dresses

https://www.facebook.com/#!/vivienofhollowaygroup

Have a look on edressit.com I've not been on there for a while but last time I looked they had some stunning creations

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Oh my word that fairygothmother site is amazing! Do you think the red 'Wiggle' dress would be a bit much for a medal presentation in the mess

Congratulations Dizzy btw!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/vivienofhollowaygroup

that's the ones i meant, suit any size i think

Are you 100% about wearing a dress? I think I would go for a white trouser suit a la Bianca Jagger.

TLC x

How the hell did I miss this?! Congratulations!! Good luck with the dress hunt x

Ooh congrats Dizzy - you kept that quiet!!
I'm loving the dresses on that fairy gothmother site - I've bookmarked it and now I'm going to have to spend some of MrM's hard earned cash!!

I have no suggestions, just wanted to say congratulations!!!


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I bought my wedding dress from here:

Bridesmaids Dresses, Bridesmaid Dress, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Reading

I didn't actually buy a 'wedding dress' I bought a bridesmaid dress instead (wanted a specific colour). It was really good value for money and I have worn it since to a mess do.

Go 50's if you're an hourglass, with a little faux fur cape to keep you warm.


Short Wedding Dresses - Bridal Gowns 50's Early 60's Vintage Styles | DollyCouture.com

1950s Dresses from Vivien of Holloway

Whirlingturban - Vintage Wedding Dresses And Clothing From The 1940's And 1950's

Also check out Etsy.com. Just search for 50's style dresses, there's a guy on there called Lawrence Aitken who does awesome ones for under £200.

50s style dresses by elegance50s on Etsy

Dammit why am I already married??? I am in love with some of the dresses on DollyCouture. Hmm renewal of vows.....?

Some of those dresses are just wow.

I'm going 50s style due to my shape. There's some gorgeous dresses out there and since you're tall you might be able to go actual vintage. Congratulations and good luck with the hunt x

Thanks for the congrats. I would like an evening dress length, ankle, but fitted. I guess I am more 40's than 50's but it has given me some ideas.

We are going for a 3 day hogmanay celebration (good job I kept my long frocks!) and getting wed on NYE. So a fur jacket or cape will definitely be in order.

Mrs M - it is very quiet! :-) Only parents know and a handful of friends. After saying never again nearly 8 years later here I am, but then he does have the patience of a saint. I will never get screwed over again mind you!!

I am a happy girlie and have a beautiful ring (behave!) and he is not too bad either. :-)

So pleased for you DB.

Sounds like a perfect 3 days too.






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