Need help finding formal dress for church wedding
Hello! I am hoping this group can help me find a dress because I am STRUGGLING!
About the wedding/dress code:
- Ceremony at orthodox church, reception at local restaurant
- Bride/groom are getting married at the church because of their parents. They are not very religious themselves, and don't go to church regularly. Both drink, go out and party, etc. They are fairly casual - they only reserved the church/restaurant and sent out invites a few weeks ago
- Invite says "formal attire," but also "appropriate church wear" and "please no shorts or hats" and "shoulders are OK but no spaghetti straps"
- Early november in northern CA
About me:
- I'm 35 y/o, tall (5'11), 1 year postpartum and definitely still carrying extra weight (and insecure about it)
- Since I am tall, most dresses that hit at the waist don't fit me right. Short dresses are usually TOO short, as are full length dresses (unless they come in tall sizes!), so thinking midi length might be best
- I have broad shoulders so don't like anything with ruffles/padding/anything extra at the shoulders
- I don't wear pink and I stay away from polka dots and most florals (they just look bad on me)
- The groom is my partner's long time close friend
Budget under $150
I've been looking for days and not finding a good fit. Help?
u/Top_Childhood5327 — 7 days ago