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

(7 Posts)
ninathenana Sun 08-May-16 14:31:29

Agreed Tanith

Witzend Sun 08-May-16 11:58:21

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.

Teetime Sat 07-May-16 08:55:33

honed!!!

Teetime Sat 07-May-16 08:55:01

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.

petra Fri 06-May-16 20:30:02

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

tanith Fri 06-May-16 17:43:06

Some lovely shapes but too flowery for me...

Witzend Fri 06-May-16 16:28:31

If you don't want the trad sort of thing, just a really pretty dress that's not too short or sleeveless, I've just seen some lovely ones on the David Nieper website. .There is a gorgeous silk one I wish I could have found last year for dd's wedding, when I was desperate, and several others that would have been nearly as nice. Not cheap, but for a special occasion...