I need to look fabulous but I do not have fabulous money - help me find a substitute for this dress

[Jewelsandgems]

this is my dream dress that I cannot afford

I need a dress to attend an upmarket christening, and a black tie event (if can use dress for both, would be good)

It has to be fashionanble! It has to be less than £400 and I do like the 1 shoulder dresses. Colours, I don't know! Can one wear black to a christening?!! Length? Knee, on knee or short. Boobs? 30dd. Size 8-10. Babybelly? Yes, exists when sitting down

I was thinking this, but is it black-tie-worthy? Is it too A/W?
www.johnlewis.com/26172/Product.aspx

[PlumBumMum]

What about this on top right

[PlumBumMum]

Oh I didn't zoom in, not sure about bow

[cilitbang]

how about this

Have a little look around the website, its mega affordable and even has a £10 sale on! Some lovely fashionable and unusual dresses.

[ElfOnTheTopShelf]

@ the price of the first dress! It is lovely though.

[cilitbang]

Oh god I'm sorry - wrong link! That dress is totally not suitable!

[missblythe]

lovely colour

some here

purple

[cilitbang]

this?

[Jewelsandgems]

Love the oasis ones, especially a black one but can I wear black??

Oh and I think this is beautiful but only in a bloody size 6

www.asos.com/Unique-Boutique/Unique-Boutique-Floral-Lace-Net-Prom-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=571 321&cid=5186&clr=Lime&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=51&sort=_None

I am blonde, will I look dead in this?
www.asos.com/Milly-Moy/Milly-Moy-Lace-Bodice-With-Chiffon-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=527634&cid= 5186&clr=Nude&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=51&sort=_None

Is this a bog no-no for ladies with boobs?
www.asos.com/Milly-Moy/Milly-Moy-Silk-Rosette-One-Shoulder-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=527629&cid =5186&clr=IrisPrintLilac&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=51&sort=_None

[Jewelsandgems]

cilit I do like that last one - very sexy - but I am not sure the fabric will be ok for black tie function too.

[spicemonster]

Have you looked here?

www.oli.co.uk/Occasion-Dresses/productlist.stm?N=4294965277+4294967158+673+697+715+4294965302&Nu=P_M asterItem

[missblythe]

another black 'un

[missblythe]

blue

more black!

[Ronaldinhio]

perfect, non?

[missblythe]

one more black 'un

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_17630_993458_-1

[Jewelsandgems]

LOVE the Whistles one, and the Feretti, that debenhams one is surprisingly nice too (though I am worried too many ruffles)

Is this too young? I am 31....
www.asos.com/Lipsy/Lipsy-One-Shoulder-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=361469&clr=Black&SearchQuery=sh oulder&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=110&sort=_None

I do love this - looks very flattering
www.asos.com/Oasis/Oasis-Origami-One-Shoulder-Prom-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=581172&clr=Black&S earchQuery=shoulder&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=110&sort=_None

[Ronaldinhio]

love

[Ronaldinhio]

I saw that Oasis Origami dress too and liked it...why the one shoulder obsession pray tell?

[missblythe]

I think that Oasis one is gorge-also not TOO expensive, so could always get something else for the christening, and wear that for the party, if you are worried about wearing black

[missblythe]

Lipsy one's a bit dodgy, and their stuff is often ropey fabric, so think would look a bit cheap. Sorry!

[Ronaldinhio]

swoon

[controlfreakythecontrolfreak]

there ia a gorgeous one shoulder blue dress from urbanoutfitters on another style and beauty thread from yesterday...

"find me an affordable dress like this (please)" or thereabouts, started by beanieb..... second link in on that thread. please have a look....

my stooopid computer wont let me copy and paste links....

[LaundryFairy]

I know this is a bit over your budget, but my god it is gorgeous.

[TheRealMrsJohnSimm]

Some suggestions for you:

Karen Walker

from Browns

another one from Browns

Stella McCartney

another Stella McCartney confection

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

Moschino Cheap & Chic

moschino again

stunning and possibly my favourite

fab colour for blondes

from Browns0

[Ronaldinhio]

the Karen Walker is beautiful

[Jewelsandgems]

Laundryfairy I really really love that one. It is a total bugger they only have in a 12!!!!

Mrsjohnsimms thanks so much for all those links, there are lots of seriously gorgeous dresses there, and I am feeling very excited!

That oasis one is a good value buy, but my only worry for the black tie event is - horror of horrors - someone else is wearing tthe same dress (in other words social death)