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Dress emergency

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monkeysmama · 18/11/2012 16:51

I'm going to a black tie do in the week and need a dress. I love clothes and shopping but not for this kind of occasion.

I have a newborn and no opportunity to get to the shops so I need to do a big on line order tomorrow with next day delivery and try it all on Tuesday.

I'm 5"7, good legs (but black tie dress must be long, no?), bad tummy, large chest (which will grow throughout the evening as I don't bf) and am a size 12 or 14. I like grey, black, navy, dark green. Any suggestions at all? Have shoes, coat and clutch.

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monkeysmama · 18/11/2012 16:52

To be clear, I do bf, I just won't be able to at the event. That's why my chest will grow. Smile

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notMarlene · 18/11/2012 22:38

No idea of your budget, but I love this. maybe?
boho-ish bargain

Do you have spanx?

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Wishfulmakeupping · 18/11/2012 22:47

No specific suggestions but don't think the dress does need to be long

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smellylittleorange · 18/11/2012 22:53
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notMarlene · 18/11/2012 23:04

mango
again, silver. too pale?

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monkeysmama · 19/11/2012 14:36

Thanks for all these suggestions. I have ordered a few dresses and let you know what I go with

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