Early 40's second wedding?... dress concerns

Hello Molly. I to am in my 40's, but this is my first marriage. Whether you are eloping somewhere (Las Vegas, Atlantic City) or going to the JOP? Either way, a cocktail length dress is age and situation appropriate.

Honestly, you can wear whatever you want. I was 56 on my wedding day, it was my second wedding, and we had what was pretty close to an elopement (a dozen guests). And I wore a full-length ivory wedding dress with a veil. However, if you prefer, you can wear an evening dress, a suit, a street-length dress you particularly like, or pants. If it's just the two of you, then anything that works for you and your fiance is absolutely fine.

I think whatever you feel amazing in. There are no rules!! Have fun trying a bunch on, and I think you will know once you find one the you love.

My mother's wedding dress (late 30s, almost 40, 3rd wedding) was beautiful AND classy: a thick-strapped halter sheath, floor-length and in an iridescent purple that looked slightly off-white straight on but shimmered when she moved. Floral head wreath and a small bouquet that matched the iridescent tones of the wedding decor.

Congrats and hope these ideas help!

I say as long as it isn't cleavagy you are fine.

Thanks everyone!!!! No worries on the cleavage... I am fairly modest, so my dress will be modest as well. I was just worried that if I chose a floor length gown, I'd look "old" (even though I am told I look many years younger than I am.). I'm not going for flouncey, pouffy, or huge....just elegant and sophisticated...and hopefully a little fun.

Thanks for the help!!!!

Just pick whatever you will feel comfortable wearing and will make you feel like a bride!

Im 41 and getting married in June, I originally bought a very simple short ivory dress (strapless) and some killer heels, but... my FH has never been married and he expressed his interest in a long dress, so I bought a long dress! Im petite too, I chose a backless, dress with a short train, very simple and elegant. I know exactly what you're feeling, I am still struggling with the veil or no veil dilemma, I went for my first fitting last week and the seamstress got goosebumps when I put a veil on with it (she wasn't just saying it, I could see them But,, I still am not convinced about the veil, what are your thoughts on veils?

I am having the same troubles!!! I am 43, second marriage, so I would feel silly in a veil....I think. But would it look silly?? Again...I am not going for huge and fluffy with the gown... So I was considering tiara or small flowers. ????? I say if your fiance wants a more traditional look... Then go for it!!! Seamstresses see a lot every day. If you gave her goosebumps..... You must look AMAZING!!

I'm re-marrying my first husband so I wanted something simple. I tried on about twenty dresses before my daughter and I agreed on "the one", a long white formal gown. It just felt right.

It's whatever YOU are comfortable in. Some brides wear an off white/not-as-poufy dress (like a cocktail dress) and it's beautiful. My mom wore a blue dress for her 2nd wedding. It's whatever you're into and what makes you feel beautiful