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Thinking about wearing this Boden dress to a christening...shoes? Hair?

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northernlurker · 13/09/2013 20:21

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in fig. I have a truly fabulous family heirloom neclace to wear which is pearl, amethyst and peridots. I need a new haircut - currently just touching my shoulders and looking limp and boring. Should I try very short or sort of bob style? Also what kind of shoes/boots would you wear?

Now the challenging bits:

I'm size 22 and 5 ft 3. The dress is sort of knee length so there's precious little leg on show. My feet are WIDE (Hish) and I can't really do heels. Can do modest block things but thats it.

Oh and I'm a godparent so need to look you know - smartish. Grin

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northernlurker · 13/09/2013 20:52

Woe is me, nobody cares, I'll just go and eat worms......

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fififolle · 13/09/2013 20:58

The dress looks lovely, necklace sounds beautiful. I'd stick with bob length hair- it'll be bouncy too. Shoes wise, black patent? Cross strap Mary Jane style would be good. I'll have a look on some sites.

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northernlurker · 13/09/2013 21:05

Ooh patent. Hadn't thought of patent. My dad would never buy them when I was a child so I never look at them........thanks for replying Smile

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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:10
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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:11

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northernlurker · 13/09/2013 21:15

I like the coolest berry ones. The others are a bit high. Thanks Smile

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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:15
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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:24
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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:26
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northernlurker · 13/09/2013 21:28

That's really helpful - I think I need to suck it up and make something with a heel work. It's just prettier. Grin

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invicta · 13/09/2013 21:28

The wine patent ones look good

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fififolle · 13/09/2013 21:34

The platform ones are really comfy, might be worth a try x

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FishfingersAreOK · 13/09/2013 21:56

Just spotted this which may be a warm and toasty addition
www.johnlewis.com/collection-by-john-lewis-peony-wool-scarf-grey-pink/p465123

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MrsCocoa · 13/09/2013 22:17
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Chottie · 14/09/2013 02:51

The dress is lovely and the necklace will be perfect with it.

I would not have a radical hair cut change, a bob style framing your face with a bit of bounce look great.

Congratulations on being a godmother and have a wonderful day.

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northernlurker · 14/09/2013 10:04

You're all so helpful, thank you. I think Boden shoes come up narrow don't they? I've a much better idea now of what to look for and it's nice you like the dress.

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KatieScarlett2833 · 14/09/2013 10:07

The dress is fab and you will be able to wear it over and over.
Have a similar one in navy and I really want the shoes now too, dammit Grin

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northernlurker · 21/09/2013 13:15

Just to update - went for the coolest berry shoes. In a wide fitting they were very comfy. The heel is a bit higher than I usually wear BUT is nice and stable and the strap is helpful keeping the foot in the shoe so I reckon they'll be fine - and they are very pretty.

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polyhymnia · 21/09/2013 15:02

Which dress is it, OP - the Clerkenwell or Claudia? Always on the lookout for Boden dresses that work in 22 and I can't get the link to open!

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northernlurker · 21/09/2013 16:59

Clerkenwell. It would look very good on you because you're taller than me aren't you? I was surprised at how well it fitted over the bust too.

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polyhymnia · 21/09/2013 20:30

Thanks. Will check it out. The necklace was lovely btw .

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polyhymnia · 21/09/2013 21:38

Have ordered it in sapphire (purple doesn't really suit me). Looks good.
Let's hope it copes with my very ample bust!

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northernlurker · 27/09/2013 18:44

HAs it come yet? What did you think?

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