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Rubbish at clothes shopping

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  • bagpussbear
    bagpussbear Posts: 847 Forumite
    That's a nice top. Agree that leggings aren't appropriate for a wedding. I think a nice smart pair of black trousers with it, and with some strappy shoes would glam it up, ideally with some purple in them I think.
  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    Ooh yes, metallic purple spangly sandals :D and a bag to match
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
  • valk_scot
    valk_scot Posts: 5,290 Forumite
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    You might also think about a pashima or wrap to cover your arms during the service if it's in a church.Plus for warmth!

    I agree though, not leggings. Wide leg black trousers and strappy sandles would dress the top up nicely. I always take two pairs of shoes to a full day event, changing them half way through can really help with sore feet.
    Val.
  • ellay864
    ellay864 Posts: 3,827 Forumite
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    That top with black trousers would be lovely, and I wouldn't worry about too much black. These days it's less of an issue and several guests at my wedding wore outfits that were far more black than yours would be
  • Threebabes
    Threebabes Posts: 1,272 Forumite
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    Saw this today and if I was going to a wedding would get it.

    I never wear dresses but I wore one from Next to a wedding last September.

    http://www.next.co.uk/g3858s1#791617g38
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I have a little cardi like someone linked too further up the thread. Wil see if I can find some purple ones but if not then black shoes it is. Must try on my black trousers as I haven't worn them for a long time.

    Thank you for all the help. I'm not good with evening and formal wear as I feel awkward in it. For my sisters wedding I wore a maxi dress and hated it
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  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    That spotty dress is actually really nice... Tempted now lol
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    No shoes yet but I just bought a sparkly bag off the grab it board

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005EDVRKU/ref=ox_ya_os_product
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • lady1964
    lady1964 Posts: 979 Forumite
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    Counting_Pennies wrote: »

    I know it is much more money, but I would go for this if I had the figure

    http://www.johnlewis.com/alexon-wool-silk-sleeveless-dress-pink/p377869

    That is gorgeous! We have a wedding to go to in August, if they did it in a petite fit & had a size 12, I'd probably have bought it.
  • sneekymum
    sneekymum Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    I just wear national costume to anything formal.
    still raining
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