To Think That As We Age ...

Both Chesca and Ann Balon are often on Vinted or Ebay BTW.

I am most definitely not bored with clothes but I am on the fat side and have narrow shoulders and a big bust so not easy to fit.

My saving grace is I'm not short at just over 5'7 so can "get away" with things.

I've worn Chesca outfits and Ann Balon to weddings... I have to be comfortable!

Sorry, should read your size.

I’m not size but only 5ft 1, never ever ever dress up! Only ever wear sketchers!

Have you tried Curvissa? I have to buy Mother of the Bride (or in this case, mother of one bride haha!) outfit for September and just dread it!! Depending on your budget check this out www.sumissura.com/en-uk/women/women-suits/personalize

I haven’t worn a proper dress (long cool beach types excluded) for over five years, I wouldn’t know where to start, John Lewis perhaps?

Have a look at Sahara.co.uk lots of linen and cotton styles.

Just remembered something else I forgot to mention. I have done this for quite a few friends going to weddings. If the outfit you choose has a fabric belt that you dont intend to wear, I have bought a new straw hat from Oxfam and then take the belt and often a white ribbon or pick up another colour from the belt and plait them together and then put them round the hat with a bow at the back and trailing ribbons so that this of course matches your outfit specifically and no one else will be wearing the same. No belt ? Then a couple of ribbons again intertwined and put round the hat and either a single or a few small flowers put at the side can look very nice.

You’ve given your size but how tall are you ( it makes a difference.
What shoes do you plan on wearing.
What colours/ material do you like.

White stuff have lots of bright and cheerful clothes. Not sure how big their sizes go though.

Have you looked at Seasalt? You can look up their website or visit their shops if one is near to you. I find their things worth looking at. They are not cheap but do have offers at times and sales which I watch out for. They have a lot of cotton things which I prefer more than any manmade items. I wear trousers a lot and so have quite a variety of their T shirts which have a good colour range and wash well and I have a lot of striped ones in a variety of colours which I find very useful. They also have quite a lot of dresses skirts etc too. One extra plus thing is that if they do not have your size in the shop they will order it to deliver to the shop. You have to pay for it first but if it does not suit you get a refund with no problem. I hate sending things back etc and much prefer this as the nearest shop is quite local so can try on there and either take it or return it on the spot. Of course you can have things delivered direct to you but as I say I find it more of hassle to deal with. They are quite good at matching skirts or trousers and tops etc or things that go well with each other so that you can vary the combination. I go and have a mooch around when I feel like it - which isnt very often - and buy something I like as I find rather than having to sort out something for a specific occasion which can end up in a bit of a panic if you havent much time I am in my 70's and do not follow fashion , cant be bothered and couldnt afford to either . If I go to anything, I wear what I have that seems appropriate and comfortable. So long as I am clean, my hair washed and am in what I feel ok in , I am more likely to enjoy the occasion and relax. This way you can enjoy the wedding and as you are not the centre of attention , I am sure you will feel that you can blend in with the crowd and not be thinking about what you are wearing or how comfortable you are. I used to wear quite high heels in the past but now happy in the summer time to wear sandals and be comfortable. Also if you have some possibilities of an outfit do you have a friend with similar size who might be able to lend you something to match what you already have? Hope you have a happy time at the wedding.

Very rarely get a wedding invite, but if I did, it would not be looked on with pleasure by me, more of an endurance test!

Clothes buying gives me no pleasure, which is why I wear the same old stuff until it gives up the ghost!