I love this dress, but I its too £££ for me :(

[AutumnWitch]

I tried this on the other day - here.

It fitted beautifully and made me look, tall, elegant and glamorous (the opposite of normal). I have a real problem getting dresses to fit - need room for the bust, but smaller of waist/hip.

Could anyone point me to something similar, but a bit less expensive?

Alternatively a discount code would help

Thanks

[FauxFox]

this has same shape but very different fabric...

if you really love the one in phase 8 can you ebay some old clothes to raise the cash?

[Mumswang]

Phase eight have v good sales if you can hold your nerve. The only time I bought something full price in there it had 70% off a few weeks later

[AutumnWitch]

Thanks Fox, I actually tried that one one, but it didn't fit as well.

I could probably justify the expense if I had lots of special events coming up. It's just one of those rare moments when you find something really nice...

I may hold on for the sale (and the invites!) - fingers crossed

[Jellymane]

This is verysimilar but not much cheaper at £75. There was a 20% off promotion for students on the website though - if you're not one, you might know someone who is?
Also Phase Eight often seem to have discount codes quite regularly, so you could keep your eyes open for one of those?

[Swedes2]

Couldn't you buy it and not eat for a few days? If you love it so much and it makes you feel good it seems a shame to miss out. Cuold you ask your parents/husband/brothers/sisters for an early Birthday/Christmas present?

[dexter73]

I have tried on that dress and it is absolutely gorgeous! If possible then I would get it if I were you, and then eat beans for the next month! Phase Eight clothes are very good quality and wash very well (in the machine even though they say hand wash!!).

[IhateRedSave]

It's a lovely dress. No advice re budget, but probably worth the money even if you're gonna wear it once.

[AutumnWitch]

Just about to stock up on beans and found they've sold out in my size online .

Now I regret not going for it the first time.

Fingers crossed they still have it in the shop...

Thanks for helping me decide :)

[Vix1980]

Hi,

If you still havent bought this yet just wanted to let you know that john lewis have concessions of phase 8 in their stores and they currently have 20% off in a price match promotion, its not on their website as i just looked for you but my friend bought it in store (liverpool) last week for a wedding - and your right it is amazing on, so much that i now want one too!

[AutumnWitch]

Thanks Vix - where I am P8 and JL are a few steps apart :)

[SilentSinger]

Did you buy the dress in the end AutumnWitch?