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getting married again -hosiery dilemma

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willsandco Tue 14-Jan-14 18:33:29

I am 66 and getting married again on 12 april. I have got a lovely floor length antique lace outfit. My daughters and i cant agree what hosiery i should wear. If tights, what colour, flesh coloured? One daughter says dont wear any! Am i too old for stockings and suspenders? Ooh la la! Anyone any advice?

willsandco Fri 25-Apr-14 21:09:02

I have posted the wedding pictures in the pictures section now under "willsandco wedding pictures"

Grannyknot Fri 25-Apr-14 18:15:30

willsandco yes, please, we want to see your photos! smile

Go to the "Pictures" topic from the main list on the "Forums" page and put your title e.g. "Willsandco Wedding Photos" and then upload below the message, I think it says "Browse photos" or similar (presuming the photos are on your computer).

Looking forward to it! flowers

willsandco Fri 25-Apr-14 17:15:20

well, I got married again and it was a simply wonderful day, start to finish. Eventually wore silk stockings and suspenders which was a major amusement for my daughters and new daughter in law. I want to post photos of my dress for you all to see but I don't know how to download them Anyone any advice?

willsandco Wed 12-Feb-14 22:36:29

I have eventually decided what to wear. I have bought a suspender belt and two pairs of ivory silk stockings (in case one pair gets snagged during the day!) Next week I have an appointment with a local lady who provides a super bra fitting service and she is going to fix up with some lovely lingerie. So I am getting there. Have got my outfit, hat, shoes, jewellery and wedding ring. Getting exciting now. 8 weeks on Saturday. Thank you all for your input!

HildaW Fri 24-Jan-14 20:31:45

willandco........your legs, your wedding...your choice! Apart from that YOU have to feel comfortable and relaxed so wear what you feel happiest in. Have a lovely day and Congratulations.

Nonu Fri 24-Jan-14 19:52:49

This is all so exciting Wills , don"t forget the talc in your shoes , helps a lot with new shoes !

willsandco Fri 24-Jan-14 19:49:32

thanks gals for your comments. I think I am going to throw the boat out and get suspender and ivory/white cream stockings. Not going to go this way again, I hope! x Going to look for a hat/fascinator next week, then shoes. I did see some in Binns I liked a few weeks ago. All go, eh?

janeainsworth Mon 20-Jan-14 02:23:31

these are the ones

janeainsworth Mon 20-Jan-14 02:19:41

Wear what feels comfortable, Wills.
For me that would exclude hold-ups, knee-highs, and suspender belts.

If you're wearing sandals, no tights, just a tasteful colour of nail varnish.

If you're wearing shoes, John Lewis do some lovely, 7 denier tights without the thick bit at the toe end, and with little pads under the soles which have a slight cushioning effect.

The trouble with not wearing tights is that your shoes might rub.

Good luck! sunshine

shysal Sun 19-Jan-14 17:57:23

Hope you have a lovely day willsandco. Sorry to put a dampener on this upbeat thread, but how are your health issues these days?

Atqui Sun 19-Jan-14 17:40:23

It sounds very exciting! I think you should go for whatever is most comfortable during the day (within reason) and consider what will create the best outline for your dress. Then you can go for a sexy outfit for the bedroom if that's what the new Mr W appreciates.

rosesarered Sun 19-Jan-14 16:36:01

Who would be parading around in their knee highs?? You can slip them off before you take the dress off; just an easy and cool alternative to tights or stockings.Hope you have a lovely day anyway Wills the outfit sounds very pretty.

petallus Sat 18-Jan-14 12:11:07

Since the dress is floor length I would go for bare legs. Failing that, definitely silk stockings.

Ana Sat 18-Jan-14 11:55:01

I was think that too, phoenix! grin

Anne58 Sat 18-Jan-14 11:53:58

Just don't parade around in them when you take your dress off later!

rosesarered Sat 18-Jan-14 10:56:52

willsandco if your dress is long, why not go for fine glossy knee highs underneath?They usually grip well, and are light and airy under a long dress or skirt. Good luck!sunshine

willsandco Tue 14-Jan-14 19:42:52

No living dad. Sorry. Has a lovely good looking son but he is already taken

Riverwalk Tue 14-Jan-14 19:32:46

A dad? smile

I'm not desperate

Mishap Tue 14-Jan-14 19:27:35

Bare legs if wearing sandals or open-toes shoes; silk stockings if wearing shoes. That's my two penn'th!

Such a lovely thread - we are expecting photos to be uploaded!!

Anne58 Tue 14-Jan-14 19:26:23

Sorry river blush

Whole outfit sounds lovely wills I had an ivory dress and jacket for my second wedding, found perfect shoes in Barratts, of all places (after traipsing round every "good" shoe shop in Exeter) They were from their Occasions range, ivory satin kitten heeled slingbacks with a subtle bow.

Cross face! I have just opened the box to look at them again, and they seem to be playing host to a large quantity of foil from Christmas chocolate money! I think I will have to have a word with someone!

" Mr P, report to my study at once!"

willsandco Tue 14-Jan-14 19:09:40

Sorry, no brother, only child. Geordie with an irish father so loads of blarney and charm

willsandco Tue 14-Jan-14 19:07:19

Flowers are sweet avalanche roses, eustoma, gypsophila and eucalyptus

Riverwalk Tue 14-Jan-14 19:06:11

Does he have a brother? wink

willsandco Tue 14-Jan-14 19:04:37

He is the loveliest guy so he is worth all the effort. We have both been widowed after long very happy marriages so it is all very special

newist Tue 14-Jan-14 19:03:18

How lovely, a bit of romance for us to share, You are never too old for stockings, how you keep them up, has to be what you are comfy with. A basque would be gorgeous, tell us more please, what kind of flowers will you have?