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Can you wear black to a wedding?

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  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    aliasojo wrote: »
    Guys don't be mad at me for being misleading please...but I don't have time to get something made. I was a little 'loose' with the timing in my first post as I didn't want to be even more easily recognised if there was someone else attending the wedding who was an MSE'r.

    Don't feel your comments are not of help though. x

    I don't know how long you have (and of course, no need to say) but it might be worth emailing a dressmaker / seller setting out when you need it for, and asking if a rush job is possible?
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Currently there's 998 Buy It Now size 20 shift dresses on ebay, there must be one for you amongst that lot.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • Bennifred
    Bennifred Posts: 3,986 Forumite
    OK aliasojo - let's get down to business! :D
    Tell us what measurements (height etc!) you are - maybe one of us can lend you you something suitable? We're all friends here!
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  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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    Errata wrote: »
    Currently there's 998 Buy It Now size 20 shift dresses on ebay, there must be one for you amongst that lot.

    But I'm not a size 20. :rotfl:
    Herman - MP for all! :)
  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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    Bennifred wrote: »
    OK aliasojo - let's get down to business! :D
    Tell us what measurements (height etc!) you are - maybe one of us can lend you you something suitable? We're all friends here!

    Oh you are so kind but I couldn't. Imagine borrowing something and spilling my dinner down it or catching it on the barman's cufflink.

    What?....you never know. :whistle: :D

    I'd be on tenterhooks all night. :D
    Herman - MP for all! :)
  • laurel7172
    laurel7172 Posts: 2,071 Forumite
    I wore a black trouser suit to my brother's wedding. Never thought twice about it and would be surprised if anyone else did either.

    But I did dress it up with a HUGE and fab-ul-ous hat.
    import this
  • wen2202
    wen2202 Posts: 61 Forumite
    Hello girls,

    just wanted to post a couple of links, first one is a blog i follow:

    http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com/

    Becky shows you how much confidence you could have and some links to where to get clothes from.

    I know she's still young but hell we can adapt most styles.

    Another one:

    http://theplussideofme.com/

    I know she's american but they wear a lot of english clothes.

    Look through the other blogs - on the side - and see some truly beautiful well dressed girls who can give you some ideas and show you that you can wear stuff.

    Oh and me, i would wear a black dress :D, did a wedding 3 weeks ago in a black and white spotty frock.
  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    aliasojo wrote: »
    But I'm not a size 20. :rotfl:
    Breathe out - or in :D
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • wen2202
    wen2202 Posts: 61 Forumite
    By the way, they sell "industrial" underwear in Primark, it's quite good, not got the price tag of the magic Spanx but its doable, I like the long line vest thing that will hold a smooth line down past your bum.... I'm a tall gal and the long line version has plenty length so a shorter bod wouldn't have to be scared of it cutting her in half.
    And BHS has a sale at the moment , got some nice occasion frocks in larger sizes.
    Hope to help.
  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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    wen2202 wrote: »
    Look through the other blogs - on the side - and see some truly beautiful well dressed girls who can give you some ideas and show you that you can wear stuff.

    I'm not a 'loud and proud' kinda gal tbh.

    I'm sure the ladies are lovely but they just make me want to lose weight even more. :(
    Herman - MP for all! :)
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