Is it too soon to buy a dress for a do in August?

[TheOriginalFAB]

I have no idea what to wear as I have not been to a civil partnership before (assuming dress code is like a wedding? It is stated as smart casual).

I am hoping to lose more weight so don't want to buy too soon and it then not fit, but then shops sell winter stuff in July so I might miss out .

I am 39, have F cup breasts, good bum, terrible legs and can't wear high heels.

What do I wear??

[strawberryjelly]

What about a smart wrap over dress?
Or s shift - fitted if you are hourglass.

Have you looked at

Phase 8
fenn wright manson
LK Bennett
Boden

M&S
Jigsaw

all the usual suspects.

[TattyDevine]

I would go ahead and find something on the basis that August is a shambles with end of sale stuff and Autumn stuff out. Yet the weather might be quite hot and its frustrating when everything is out of stock.

Makes me wonder if I should get something for my sister-in-law's wedding in September...I might wait a bit. Hmmm.

[TheOriginalFAB]

I like the idea of a wrap dress but have only seen short ones.

[Cafefrappe]

Yes I think you should go ahead - perhaps get something that's a little on the 'snug' side to allow for the weight loss! Monsoon are usually quite good for longer length dresses.As is whitestuff for something a little more smart/casual

[tethersend]

Here?

Here?

[TheOriginalFAB]

I like both of those tethersend.

ChidderlyPie - I like the first one but it is strapless so not a good idea with my breasts. Thank you though.