We have found the dress...

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

We have found the dress...

I think I have found the dreaded wedding frock.....
Its not black but there will be black accessories
It has a high neck, no sleeves and is below the knee
its from Coast - prelurved via ebay!
its satin
Its a dark purple!!!

Snapped up for £28 which for coast even second hand is nto bad at all. I don't do strapless, or one shouldered or spaghetti straps. i like the shoulders covered - esp the shoulder blades. Well one in particular.

Anyhoo

We have shoes adn a bag and tights with the line up the back, we have the jewellery but need to get a hair cut - I need one anyways- and a fascinator thingy - cheap enough. Don't think I can get away with gloves but will see... black opera maybe.... see what its like when I get to try the frock on. I have good feelings about this one - Good dress karma!!!

The fascinator will only be a couple of quid - I couldn't make something cheaper by the time I bought al the bits!

Might get some false nails to add to the look and yes purple nail polish thank you very much.... dark!

I do quite like going to weddings wearing black - I feel all Kristen Scott Thomas's Fiona in Four Weddings and a Funeral. And I love the bit where she feigns happy and shakes hands saying '' you must be very proud'' to each of the receiving line..... that'll be me then!

5 comments:

Anonymous20 March 2012 at 17:14
Coast do gorgeous stuff, lucky you! You'll have to post s picture of the outfit.
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Fran20 March 2012 at 22:32
I got some elbow length black lace gloves from a Clairs Accessories outlet for just a couple of quid. Sounds like they would look great with the dress x
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Pink22 March 2012 at 09:48
I wore a huge Holly Golightly inspired black hat to my BIL's winter wedding. I'd picked it up that morning in Tesco for £7! Felt very smug!!!
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Eeek22 March 2012 at 14:00
good call mrs t !!!
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