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1920s style dress

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SarahManning · 04/06/2015 12:40

I've got a 1920s themed party coming up and I need a dress for it. I haven't been able to find anything I like and the style in general doesn't suit me very well- size 10/12 pear shape with chubby arms. I'm 5ft 3. Would prefer a dress with sleeves but will settle for one without spaghetti straps! I have a (fake) fur wrap that may work for a cover up. Have black heeled mary-jane style shoes to wear with it.

Anyone know of where I could get such a dress? Budget up to about £60

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NomiMalone · 04/06/2015 12:43

This? Sleeves!

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NomiMalone · 04/06/2015 12:45

This is really cute.

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SarahManning · 04/06/2015 12:47

Thanks Nomi - I think that might be a little clingy for my figure (anything that is supposed to be tight round the thighs tends to not fit me well)

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NomiMalone · 04/06/2015 12:49

Pale pink

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SarahManning · 04/06/2015 12:49

x posted! The second one is SO cute! My legs aren't good enough for a playsuit but something like that as a dress would be lovely

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SarahManning · 04/06/2015 12:51

The pale pink probably too pale for my (super pale) complexion - I tend to look really washed out. Thank you so much for the lovely suggestions. Love that website!

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SarahManning · 04/06/2015 12:55

www.rockmyvintage.co.uk/blue-beaded-flapper-dress.htm

This is beautiful! Considering going over-budget for it

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Pantsalive · 04/06/2015 14:15

Have you looked on ebay? There are some great dresses to be had, such as this little number for 99p which finishes in 4 hours.

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Pantsalive · 04/06/2015 14:16

Have you looked on ebay? There are some great dresses to be had, such as this little number for 99p which finishes in 4 hours.