Dear Sarah,
Choosing a Wedding dress is definitely one of the most exciting parts of planning your Wedding.
The 1960's style of Wedding dress has begun to make a bit of a come back with many brides opting for classic styles and shapes, with the 1960's style being one of them.
You have a few options:
1. Off the Peg - Wedding Dress Shop
Berketex Brides www.bbride.com have a style very similar to what you are looking for with a matching coat. Its called Diana and is one of Berketex's OK! Exclusives. I would suggest that you made an appointment and popped in to your local Berketex to try it on!
2. Opt for Made for you!
Check out www.candyanthony.com, Candy and her team create a one to one, personal service, all working strictly within a 1950’s and 60’s design ethos, while still allowing the client to have input into the creation of their gown.
The team design and craft beautiful, made-to-order and one-off creations which are all entirely handmade in-house and completed with UK sourced silks and trimmings.
This might be what you want to be able to put that image thats in your head into reality. An example of their work is shown in the accompanying picture. They provide to all clients two main services: a "made to order" and a "couture" (or bespoke) service. Our price range start at £595 for a bridesmaid (or special occasion) dress with petticoat, or around £995 for a "made to order" bridal gown. Our "couture" range start at £1,950 (price include dress and fittings).
3. High Street Shops
If you are trying to keep track of the pennies. Monsoon have a beautiful dress that might be exactly what you are after. Its called Madision shift dress.
* All over scalloped embroidery
* Faux pearl detail
* Fully lined and boned
* Concealed side zip
Have a look at www.monsoon.co.uk. It might be worth popping in and trying it on. You could always have the jacket/ coat custom made to accompany it?
Good Luck!
Elle