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So, long with sleeves but not too formal, right? Tricky!

how's this?
THe black version of this? Can you manage a 1/2 sleeve?
1/2 sleeve again
I like this but you'd need to be tall not to be swamped
like this a lot too

Ooh the kimono one is interesting Thanks I think I'll look at that one more

Here are some ones I think I can manage -the ones without sleeves I'd have to wear something to cover up

One

TWO

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven in champagne or navy

Some more potentials maybe - I have no clue about clothes AH I'm a jeans and jumper and go type person

Eight

Nine in black

Ten

Eleven

Forgot to say I'm 5'3'' (on a good day) so quite small...

Does anyone have any ideas which one would be best? I'm so bad at style!

Can you order several and return the ones you don't choose? A plain coloured, long with a cover up isn't really a good look for (semi)formal, IMHO. Best just to go with sleeves.

I'd be tempted to try the kimono one (if you can do very high heels).
Also your number 4
the shape of 8 is nice but it looks really transparent

I rather like this but I'm not convinced that it's well enough cut for that fabric.
this has got to be worth a try (sorry just realised these tow lonks are in euros.
this too
this is nice
and one more

This is very elegant

lace

this or this

Biba

What's your budget? gorgeous Issa

Beautiful tethers! Budget seems to be about 50 quid.

Ah well, I can dream

www.amazon.co.uk/Stunning-Velvet-Burgundy-Evening-Concert/dp/B00FDRK2B2/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1392925962&sr=8-38&keywords=long+sleeve+maxi+dress

This?

last over budget option which will be maxi length on you

Thanks for the suggestions! As you said I think I'm going to buy a few and try them on and return as appropriate

I really like two of them although one of them is only aailable in 4-6 so may get the six and see if I can squeee in, not sure if that's a good idea but can onlyl try!

www.amazon.co.uk/TEENLOVEME-Womens-V-neck-Ruffle-Long-sleeves/dp/B00HG9Y9VY/ref=sr_1_224?ie=UTF8&qid=1392926682&sr=8-224&keywords=long+sleeve+maxi+dress

This?

Very quick diversion tethersend Did you ever find your dream dress?

(Hope you find one OP.)

Oh that is a possibility capsium thanks!

I've just done an order of
ItemSkuQtyPrice - GBP
Love Cami Maxi Dress in Velvet - Black / M2156342118.00
ASOS Shirt in Velvet - Maroon / UK 102100598125.00
ASOS Sequin Grecian Maxi Dress - Champagne / UK 101678960120.00
River Island Plunge Maxi Dress - Black / UK 81940041122.00
ASOS Bar Belt Drape Maxi - Black / UK 82037876122.00
ASOS Maxi Dress With Wrap Front - Black / UK 81967267121.00
ASOS PETITE Exclusive Mesh Insert Sequin Maxi Dress - Black / UK 81895069119.50
ASOS 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Maxi Dress - Black / UK 61930578128.00

oh, I dont know if that will come out ok but lots of potentials! I will be back on Saturday when it arrives to ask for judgement on what they look like!

Zero, I think I'm going to get one made... Am almost there with my drawings, just have to find a willing victim dressmaker

T It's going to be wonderful!

OP You need square brackets (see bottom of screen) to make your links work.

{Thanks zero, they're not links I dont think thats just a copy of my order

Also for some reason I didn't see all the links before. Thank you tether I've just bought this too to try