Dress me for a ball!

[AcaciaBeez]

Please could I have some help, I have a ball coming up and I have no clue what to wear. Although it's a ball it won't necessary need to be all formal although I'm sure some people will some wont.

I am a size 8-10 but hate having arms or legs on show so normally wear long dresses with cardigans. I have no clue what I'm looking for so I just need some help even refining a style I think.

Thanks for any help!

[MrsLettuce]

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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

[MrsLettuce]

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

[tethersend]

This is very elegant

[tethersend]

lace

[tethersend]

this or this

[tethersend]

Biba

[tethersend]

What's your budget? gorgeous Issa

[MrsLettuce]

Beautiful tethers! Budget seems to be about 50 quid.

[tethersend]

Ah well, I can dream

[capsium]

www.amazon.co.uk/Stunning-Velvet-Burgundy-Evening-Concert/dp/B00FDRK2B2/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1392925962&sr=8-38&keywords=long%20sleeve%20maxi%20dress&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

This?

[tethersend]

last over budget option which will be maxi length on you

[AcaciaBeez]

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!

[capsium]

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%20sleeve%20maxi%20dress&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

This?

[ZeroSomeGameThingy]

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

(Hope you find one OP.)

[AcaciaBeez]

Oh that is a possibility capsium thanks!

I've just done an order of
Item Sku Qty Price - GBP
Love Cami Maxi Dress in Velvet - Black / M 2156342 1 18.00
ASOS Shirt in Velvet - Maroon / UK 10 2100598 1 25.00
ASOS Sequin Grecian Maxi Dress - Champagne / UK 10 1678960 1 20.00
River Island Plunge Maxi Dress - Black / UK 8 1940041 1 22.00
ASOS Bar Belt Drape Maxi - Black / UK 8 2037876 1 22.00
ASOS Maxi Dress With Wrap Front - Black / UK 8 1967267 1 21.00
ASOS PETITE Exclusive Mesh Insert Sequin Maxi Dress - Black / UK 8 1895069 1 19.50
ASOS 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Maxi Dress - Black / UK 6 1930578 1 28.00

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!

[tethersend]

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

[ZeroSomeGameThingy]

T It's going to be wonderful!

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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

[AcaciaBeez]

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