More fun than fireworks? Can anyone help me find a dress like this...?

[herewegoloopyloo]

this but without the £700 price tag? I also love this one but don't want black really.
I have been invited to a work awards do in 2 weeks but it's black tie and I can't find anything suitable! The challenge is that I am only 5ft2 and although am an 8-10, I am 'short waisted' so have no proper waist and don't have great upper arms. Legs ok but struggle to find short black tie/cocktail dresses with some sort of sleeve. The thing I like about both the above is that they 'create' a waist by skimming it. So - a challenge. Can anyone help??

[herewegoloopyloo]

well, the fireworks are good...

[LittlePandaBear]

This has the kind of shape I think you're after but not seen it in real life. Looks a little like a silk nightie.

Hmm, I'm not selling it am I.

[QueenBOObread]

Malandrino on sale in XS...

[herewegoloopyloo]

Oh, promising. Right sort of shape although you are right, I would want to see it in real life to check didn't look like a smart nightie.
i like some of the dresses on phase eight but they are all sleeveless. Sigh...

[QueenBOObread]

Issa with sleeves

[herewegoloopyloo]

Queen - I saw and liked that one but pastels don't suit me, esp not that coral colour, sadly

[QueenBOObread]

Yes, that's the obvious downfall. There's not many who can carry off peach!!

[herewegoloopyloo]

oh, just seen your link to Malandrino, thanks - not sure how I feel about asymmetric but perhaps am being too unadventurous. It is a gorgeous shape. (wonders if could squeeze in to the XS with Spanx...)

[LittlePandaBear]

Mango blue or pink?