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I'm going to buy this is the next five minutes. Honest opinions please

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 14:09

Its more than I want to pay. Party tomorrow night. I'm a 14 with a belly. Looks fab on. m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/Whistles/Whistles-Charlotte-Jersey-Maxi-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2224754

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 14:11

The woman has just told me its shapeless Sad

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Aliceinthelookingglass · 08/06/2012 14:12

sorry but I think it's hideous.

Don't like the colour or style. I think if you have a belly you should avoid dresses that tie at the waist and go for a more empire line- higher bust seam, and fuller skirt- have a look at //www.thewhitecompany.com for some stretchy jersey dresses in black and navy which IMO are nicer.

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Aliceinthelookingglass · 08/06/2012 14:13

It IS shapeless and the length is not one thing or another - it looks midi length unless the model is more than 6 ft tall and it's coming up short!

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EssentialFattyAcid · 08/06/2012 14:14

I like the colour although I think its a difficult length to wear
If you love it and it looks great on you then definitely get it though

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 14:16

I have skinny legs and the length is flattering for me. I feel that I'm going to end up with a frumpy looking dress. I'm going to give up, I think.

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GnocchiGnocchiWhosThere · 08/06/2012 14:26

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goodygumdrops · 08/06/2012 14:34

I like it ...

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mysteryfairy · 08/06/2012 14:36

The model IS 5ft 9.5 so if you are a few inches shorter I imagine the length is good.

I love the colour and there's plenty of it around so others do too.

It's whistles so imagine it to be cut well and nice quality fabric.

If you feel good you should go for it. Think it lends itself to funky shoes and accessories in contrasting bright if you dare!

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lisaro · 08/06/2012 14:37

It looks awful on the pic but you said yourself it looks fab on, so there's your answer.

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worldgonecrazy · 08/06/2012 14:38

I like the dress, if you have the right figure and attitude. Maye you could get a belt to give it a bit more zuzz?

Try a size down if it's shapeless.

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Ryoko · 08/06/2012 14:47

Too long, don't like the colour and HOW MUCH! it just looks like a longer version of the 7.99 basic dress in H&M.

if I had £85 I'd spend it on a pair of DM boots.

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BellaOfTheBalls · 08/06/2012 14:48

It is shapeless and will only look good on a very boyish digure

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HerMajestyQueenHillyzabethII · 08/06/2012 14:54

I love the colour but I think the style will not flatter unless you are very tall and thin. and WLF is with that length?Confused

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 14:54

I'm out of here. The assistants are only interested in the women with money!

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HerMajestyQueenHillyzabethII · 08/06/2012 14:55

I meant WTF obviously. Can't imagine where that L came from - it's not even close on the keyboard!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/06/2012 15:14

Don't like it. Think you could find something much nicer for the price.

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AmberNectarine · 08/06/2012 15:28

It's not shapeless in the right figure, I have tried the stripe version and it's excellent. Length however is dodgy, neither maxi nor midi...

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valiumredhead · 08/06/2012 16:48

Looks awful? Are you lot seeing the same model as I am - it looks great! I'd love to look that awful!

OP if you feel comfortable in it and it looks good then buy it!

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 16:49

I'm at home now feeling sorry for myself. Peacocks have got a fake silk shell top in the same colour. I might get that in morning

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TheFallenMadonna · 08/06/2012 16:52

I have it!

I love it, look fab Wink and am not skinny.

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GnocchiNineDoors · 08/06/2012 16:56

If you've got skinny legs, then show them off girl Grin

WHat about this?

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 16:59

DP dresses never fit me on top. I've only got a small branch. Madonna please don't tell me this now. My instinct was telling me to buy it as I would've got loads of wear out of it. Especially in black.

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GnocchiNineDoors · 08/06/2012 17:04

Do you have a John Lewis nearby who may also stock it? That way you can buy it but not go back to the snooty lady who seen you today?

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TheNightWatch · 08/06/2012 17:12

Yes they have it in John Lewis but now that I'm home I'm wondering whether to wait for the sale. Whistles sales come around really quickly.

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