Shopping in Manchester ... Need a show stopping dress

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

have never been shopping in city centre before. I have already shopped the entire Trafford centre o no avail so am looking for more boutique independent shops. Please point me in the right direction

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Bump. Please

[fannybanjo]

What's your budget?!

[wicketkeeper]

Hop on the train and get yourself to Leeds - much better, in my humble opinion.

[fannybanjo]

Or Liverpool....

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Really? Budget very flexible. Just need to look amazing

Must be very dressy and not boring. And hide mummy tummy. Where do I need to be?

[fannybanjo]

the worlds your oyster then if flexible budget however boutiques not my strong point! Is it designer budget or high street budget?

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

I normally shop French connection / Karen millen. Am willing to push the host out. Prob not more that five hundred at a push though. I'm in Preston but can travel.

[fannybanjo]

I'd say you'd be better going to Harvey Nichols or Selfridges and asking personal shopper for help. They'd show you cheaper and expensive dresses you'd probably not look at usually.

[fannybanjo]

What about net-a-porter? You looked on there?

[fannybanjo]

I'll meet you and find you something!! . I love shopping for other people!

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

I did selfridges and was uninspired..is Harvey nicks not really really expensive and pretensious? Where are you fanny?

[fannybanjo]

I'm in Chester, from Liverpool originally. To be honest I'd try Liverpool too. What's the occasion?

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Wedding first week in October. Bit of an ex. Lots of people I haven't seen in ages. Pre dc. Must look hot

[fannybanjo]

You wanting elegant dress or trouser suit or maxi...?

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Sexy elegant dress. With attitude but not cheap iykwim

[fannybanjo]

What size are you (if you don't mind sharing), height and are you pear, hourglass etc....?!

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

5'7 ish size 12, loose tummy small boobs, good legs

Thanks a mill for your help fanny

[fannybanjo]

If I were you I'd go for amazing shoes and jewellery and simple but stunningly sexy fitted dress. Let me have a think where I've seen nice dresses recently.... Any particular colour?

[fannybanjo]

Have a gander on net-a-porter at shoes. I'll be honest - I've been to couple weddings recently and some of the women have had dresses worth £££ and looked no better than anyone else however good shoes.... Worth the money IMO. A dress from high end high street which maybe you have tailored to you by dressmaker so it fits like a glove will be just as good.

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

I like bright bold colours. Not cream with it being a wedding. I LOVE shoes

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Btw the shoes need to be strapped on or else I can't walk in them

[fannybanjo]

Now if we're discussing strap ons....

I'll have a little think. I was looking at dresses the other day and to be honest, there's not much about - all a bit "meh"

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Exactly. So so dull. And just boring. Thanks

Don't forget me!

[MatLeaveForever]

I've been trying to think of boutiques in Manchester - there must be some but can't think of any! You could try House of Fraser and I'd go to Reiss if I wasn't worried about the cost. Hope you find that dress! :)

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Already tried reiss. Only one I half liked sat wrong on my tummy. ARGH! where have all the non chain shops gone??