Mother of the bride or groom, or for a special occasion

Some lovely shapes but too flowery for me...

Oh no. They belong in the same place as 'the skirts' and elasticated trousers.

Hobbs have some nice ones and several of the high street chains have a special range probably only available in their larger shops or one line. L K Bennett, White stuff, Boden, Whistles and Laura Ashley have some special occasion things too. I bought a Hobbs one it is sleeveless but by July I shall be tanned and golf homes (who am I kidding - I loved the dress and I shall drape a pashmina over my upper arms and no-one will care anyway they will all be looking at my beautiful granddaughter and her glamorous bridesmaids).I hope you find something you love and have a lovely day.

honed!!!

That's a bit insulting, Petra. I am light years away from the 'elasticated trousers' set, but I did think there were one or two dresses on that site that would have been lovely for a wedding last year - one where I knew it was likely to be hot, and it was.
I very rarely wear dresses but I thought I should make an effort for a daughter's wedding.
Maybe you just enjoy making insulting comments - not uncommon on forums so I probably shouldn't have been surprised.

Agreed Tanith