Please help me find a wedding dress!

[Anonymous]

I'm 52 and getting married next spring. It's the second marriage for both of us. Our plan is to have an elegant, but low-key wedding ceremony and dinner with about 50-75 family members and close friends. I've just started looking for a dress, and I'm having a really hard time. Everything either seems too young or too mother-of-the bride-ish. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

Is it a church wedding or an officiant? What time? Do you want an elegant dress or an actual "wedding gown" and long or short?

[Anonymous]

Budget? Body type? Style preferences? Formality level?

Here are a few that I think are age appropriate and classic, maybe if you look at these and give feedback, we can start narrowing it down a bit:

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/jenny-by-jenny-yoo-nessa-high-neck-draped-open-back-satin-wedding-gown

https://www.davidsbridal.com/product/satin-ruched-bodice-wedding-dress-with-overskirt-wg4107?Color=Ivory&Size=10&Customisation=NO_CUSTOMIZATION&srsltid=AfmBOooEP49hP1-yReJagtdfnAPYH1-zMGvs4lBthfoSXievkhPIIYUTAGE

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/simkhai-julia-floral-lace-maxi-dress-0400022854257.html?dwvar_0400022854257_color=IVORY

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/chiara-boni-la-petite-robe-gosia-one-shoulder-gown-0400010458977.html?dwvar_0400010458977_color=WHITE

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/brandon-maxwell-the-blair-silk-sheath-midi-dress-0400022741771.html?dwvar_0400022741771_color=PEARL

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/milly-kait-fleur-paillette-embellished-midi-dress-0400022924646.html?dwvar_0400022924646_color=WHITE

[Anonymous]

NP. I really like the Anthropologie link.

My advice is don't do strapless in a pure white. I think it looks too young. Maybe you already reached that conclusion.

I think "1930s evening gown" is a good visual metaphor. Women of all ages wore those looks so they do not have age associations.

I also like chic wedding suits with either regular or longer length skirts.

Don't underestimate the impact of accessories on making a simpler dress into a wow. Particularly any headpiece/hat and a bouquet with very striking flower choices.

[Anonymous]

Wedding Ceremony:



https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/rachel-gilbert-clara-stretch-crepe-wedding-gown?color=011&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&creative=&device=m&g_acctid=482-329-5162&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=BHLDN+-+US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Maids/Formal&g_campaignid=20252448378&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&g_type=shopping&matchtype=&network=x&utm_campaign=BHLDN+-+US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Maids/Formal&utm_content=&utm_kxconfid=vx6rlxuie&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google-Mobile&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20261448841&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi6aM_DptWhYkeCGYZkNBL42O&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsJ_nztjYjwMVOElHAR2udAMTEAQYCCABEgI-VPD_BwE&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

Reception:


https://www.thereformation.com/products/mika-two-piece/1317262CRM.html?fbvar=brandedgoogle&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22455095249&gbraid=0AAAAADmLagW1pSTxQTnkpf2KMUGGYYliP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj73EidjYjwMVlERHAR2HxQBnEAQYCCABEgJjvvD_BwE

[Anonymous]

Here are some historically-influenced styles that might be nice to shop for.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1873427213/wedding-skirt-suit-women-white-blazer?gpla=1&gao=1&

https://www.dresstells.com/products/ivory-a-line-boat-neck-midi-tweed-homecoming-outfits-with-belts?sku=18070623826609921464541560&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopline-feed&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22728157195&gbraid=0AAAAA90vy59mZ_EGxt7J-xz43nIwAKRv7&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRF6Sf3lfEDPGHv6G7QQLDNTrlOZw4GXxdW3104vkisxn9vS-1NAGphoCZ3wQAvD_BwE

https://www.dresstells.com/products/ivory-long-sleeves-tweed-a-line-midi-pageant-interview-dress-with-pockets?sku=18070623825388875686231560&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopline-feed&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22931315179&gbraid=0AAAAA90vy594JKjjJycr_2iBvR5feJBWF&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRMaoLJXarpy6l3ho8AC8AhGBuCA9k7UTRbEgget2PggL5nopVpp3XxoC8YEQAvD_BwE

[Anonymous]

There was a thread a few weeks back with a lot of suggestions.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1289069.page

I thought the dress below was a really good option.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/soutache-lace-cap-sleeve-trumpet-gown/8388208?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=White&color=903

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There was a thread a few weeks back with a lot of suggestions.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1289069.page

I thought the dress below was a really good option.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/soutache-lace-cap-sleeve-trumpet-gown/8388208?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=White&color=903

Thank you!