My bargain Shein haul if you're struggling this wedding season & the dress you couldn't pay me to expose my cleavage in
Searching through thousands of results on numerous websites for a stunning wedding guest dress can often feel like a full-time job and when you're a tall girl, it's even harder.
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Not only do you want a frock that will fit nicely and be bloat-friendly as well as suitable for hours of dancing, but many of us are after something that won't burn a hole in our purse.
As a result, Abby Wilson, a Senior Digital Writer, who is a size 12 and 5ft7, ordered six wedding guest dresses from Shein, on a mission to find the best bargain buy that is not only the right length and fit, but is affordable too.
Here, the Shein shopper shares her honest thoughts on her recent haul, including the best dress you won't want to miss.
As well as this, the bargain hunter also got candid on the biggest let down of all, that left very little to the imagination…
Dress #1, Floral Strapless Maxi Dress
When I saw this Strapless Maxi Dress on the Shein website, I instantly knew I had to have it.
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As well as being super trendy, it's also not too tight, which is great for a post-wedding meal and endless glasses of Prosecco.
While it was originally £24.99, I managed to get it for just £15.49, which I think is a real steal.
As well as being purse-friendly, it immediately left me really impressed when I tried it on.
It's pretty, floaty and in my books, is perfect for a summer wedding.
My rating: 4/5
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Dress #2, Lavishia Solid Color Mini Dress
My hopes were incredibly high for this Solid Color Mini Dress, which had been slashed from £15.99 to £8.27.
It looked gorgeous in the pictures, but was somewhat of a horror show when it arrived.
Yes, beggars can't be choosers when spending less than a tenner on a dress, but unfortunately, there was not much right and a lot wrong with this frock.
The material of the dress, particularly the skirt part, felt very cheap and rather than chic, how it appeared online, it instead looked a bit of a flop on my figure.
I liked the colour and neck scarf, but the material of the bodice didn't do me any favours, making this dress something I couldn't force myself to wear out of the house, let alone to someone's special day.
My rating: 2/5
Dress #3, Plunging Back A-Line Dress
I imagined I would feel out of this world in this A-Line Dress, but the plunge neckline was not appropriate for any event, let alone a wedding.
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The saving was impressive - while it was once £24.99, it had been reduced down to only £11.68 - but you couldn't pay me to bare my cleavage in this.
The colour was nice and the material was great for the price, but when it says plunge, this dress really means plunge.
Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette
If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble.
Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom.
Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided.
Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not.
Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered.
Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride.
My entire chest, literally everything, was on show with this maxi dress, which made me feel more exposed than ever before.
If you're not afraid to get your assets out, it might not be a total loser, but for me, it's a definite no go.
My rating: 1/5
Dress #4, Sleeveless Ruffle Tiered Spaghetti Strap Dress
Yellow is super on trend at the moment and what perfect colour for a destination wedding on a sunny day?
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I'm a huge fan of ruffle dresses, which are super flattering for those who are self-conscious of their tummy.
This Spaghetti Strap Dress, which I got for just £19.49, after it was reduced from £31.49, left me beaming.
Not only is the shade gorgeous, but it's super comfy and a great length too.
To top it off, it's also got a lovely tie back detail and for less than £20, is a win win in my books.
My rating: 4/5
Dress #5, Halter Tiered Chiffon Maxi Dress
With a 48% off saving, bringing this Chiffon Maxi Dress from £29.49 to £15.38, it was a great price, but not so great a dress.
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As well as being incredibly heavy, it didn't look anything like the picture and barely covered my side boob.
It comes up big and if you want something that looks like a sack, then it might be for you, but for me, I'll be sending it straight back.
While it is described in the listing as 'elegant', in my opinion, it's the total opposite.
Yes, it arrived quickly thanks to the fast posting of Shein Club, but it left me not very disappointed with the unflattering, oversized fit.
My rating: 2/5
Dress #6, Asymmetrical Neck Ruched Ruffle Hem Dress
Last, but certainly not least, this Ruched Ruffle Hem Dress is the star of the show for me.
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Not only is the colour great, but it's super flattering too.
While I thought it might be somewhat uncomfortable, this £13.49 frock, which had been reduced from £28.49, proved me very wrong (in the best way).
My partner gasped when he saw it and not only is it sure to turn heads, but even better, it's really comfortable too.
I'm normally more of a flowy dress kind of girl, but now I'm not surprised this beautiful, bold frock is a Shein bestseller.
If you're searching for a last-minute wedding guest dress, you'll want to nab this, and fast.
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