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Am I too young & poor to shop in John Lewis?

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 29/08/2010 17:30

I am 31.

My sister is getting married next year and I want to make the effort and get a dress for the wedding. I live in jeans/t-shirts so a dress is making a huge effort, doesn't need to be a posh frock.

Anyway, any time I have bought myself a dress in the past it has looked hideous - I really have no idea how to dress myself

I was thinking I could use the personal shopper service at John Lewis, they could tell me what to wear, and I could look nice.

Is this unrealistic?

I could probably justify max of say £200 for dress/shoes/something warm to go over the top.

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TheProvincialLady · 29/08/2010 17:31

I think it is a great plan.

UnePrune · 29/08/2010 17:31

Our JL has all sorts of concessions that are definitely not old ladyish. I think you'd be fine.

dexter73 · 29/08/2010 17:57

Thought you were going to say you were 20! 31 is definitely not too young to shop in John Lewis. They have loads of brands there so you are bound to find something to suit you and your budget.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 29/08/2011 18:43

I know this thread is a year old , but I just thought I'd update.

Personal shopper appointment was today, and it was fantastic. I have an outfit I love and it was so easy, and she was really good. Even sorted me out with a properly fitting bra before I started .

And I'm not dressed like a granny - I might be a bit poor though £300 for dress, bolero top, shoes, 2 prs tights, 2 bras and pearl stud earrings.

Did I mention how impressed I was?

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Casmama · 29/08/2011 18:52

Sounds like a bargain to me. Can you link to the dress. (I'm really nosey).

TigerseyeMum · 29/08/2011 18:52

Sounds fab! I have never used a personal shopper, as I never have much to spend, but sounds like it was worth it!

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 29/08/2011 19:04

this one not very weddingy which my sister won't appreciate but I like it. I am a short arse so it looks quite different on me :-)

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Waswondering · 29/08/2011 19:13

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BikeRunSki · 29/08/2011 19:18

I think it is perfectly weddingy.

I shopped at JL when I was 20 .

MrsCampbellBlack · 29/08/2011 19:19

Lovely dress and I love a thread update!

CristinaTheAstonishing · 29/08/2011 19:32

It's a lovely dress and you'll feel great knowing it's all sorted, no need to worry about last minute dashes to the shops to find something that matches or fits.

One thing: very wise the personal assistant advised 2 pairs of tights. But 2 bras for the same occasion? :o

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 29/08/2011 21:27

the bras were a multipack

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onepieceofcremeegg · 29/08/2011 21:32

beautiful dress. :)

KristinaM · 29/08/2011 21:42

why do you say its not weddingy? its perfect for a wedding. and you will be able to wear it for christmas parties instead of jeans all the time. you will look fab

and thanks for updating

missorinoco · 29/08/2011 21:43

I love that dress!

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 30/08/2011 07:44

I always thought that black was a total no no at weddings, even though the JL lady said that wasn't the case...

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Gillybobs · 30/08/2011 11:32

Thats a great dress!!!!! Love it

virgo1979 · 30/08/2011 11:41

love the dress! got our annual work ball coming up, and although dress is bit over my budget, might just have to buy it....

KristinaM · 30/08/2011 17:12

Well black isnt great if it looks like something you woudl wear to the office [boring]or a funeral. But thats neither. Its definitely a party /occasion dress and its not dark. You will look lovely

LolaLadybird · 30/08/2011 17:34

Am at that dress - it is lovely. And Kristina is right - will be perfect for winter/Xmas parties.

I used the JL personal shopper about 3 years ago and was really impressed. It was just for a bit of a wardrobe update rather than a special occasion and I'll never forget that the first pair of jeans she brought in were a perfect fit - obviously a certain amount of luck but I can spend forever finding a decent fitting pair of jeans.

As for being too young, I grew up with John Lewis. Has always been my mum's fave shop and I've kind of inherited it ...

nokissymum · 30/08/2011 17:41

What a lovely dress

HallnotOates · 30/08/2011 17:49

Not keen on dress. Bitvteenage. Like the top of it. My jl pers shopper smelled of garlic

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talkingnonsense · 30/08/2011 20:17

I like it- is the waist fixed below the bust or could it be tied at belly button height?

Casmama · 30/08/2011 22:06

Ooh forgot about this thread. The dress is lovely - enjoy wearing it.

TrillianAstra · 30/08/2011 22:19

You're older than me and I sometimes shop in John Lewis!

It's a department store - you just make sure to pick the less-frumpy brands

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