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Help me choose which dress please!

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AcaciaBeez · 06/03/2014 19:03

I've bought a few and was wondering which one to wear to a ball, but it's not super super smart I'm not so fond of my arms and hips but will wear a cardigan over any of the non-sleeve dresses.

Opinions please! Be as harsh as you like as there are a lot

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LaTrucha · 06/03/2014 19:06

I like the first the best and and the third as runner up. PLEASE don't wear a cardigan over any of them. You have a beautiful figure and ovely arms!

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Alwaysbloodyhungry · 06/03/2014 19:08

5 and 7 get my vote. And yes no need for cardigans!

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dottyaboutstripes · 06/03/2014 19:10

I like number 5, it looks fantastic, you REALLY don't need the cardigan Smile

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Hooleywhipper · 06/03/2014 19:10

1&3 and again no cardigan!

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Foxred10 · 06/03/2014 19:12

Number 5 NO CARDI! Wink

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Funnyfoot · 06/03/2014 19:12

For a ball number 1 looks the most special. The rest are lovely but a little boring looking.

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pictish · 06/03/2014 19:13

7 is the most elegant and stylish. The others are fine but not very exciting. My second favourite would be no 1.

And listen to everyone when they say - no need for a cardi. Your arms are fine!!

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Canalside · 06/03/2014 19:17

Ooh, 7 is lovely. No need for a cardigan! (where is it from?)

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AcaciaBeez · 06/03/2014 19:18

Thanks for all your advice - I might look fine but it's an event where there will be lots of skinny minnies.


I'm leaning towards 5 as it's the comfiest too.
I don't get out much so I'm very nervous about this!

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zippyswife · 06/03/2014 19:20

You have a gorgeous figure! I think you look stunning in 6.

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AcaciaBeez · 06/03/2014 19:20
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jumperooo · 06/03/2014 19:20

1 and 7 for me. You look great. No cardi!

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Allalonenow · 06/03/2014 19:22

Number 1 first choice
Number 7 second choice

No CARDI though!!

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MelanieCheeks · 06/03/2014 19:23

7 is my favourite.

Will you be dancing? Some of the others look a bit too constricting for movement.

And agree - no cardis! You can wear a lightweight pashmina or shawl if you're cold going to and from the car.

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HyvaPaiva · 06/03/2014 19:23

Number 6 is my favourite! You look great!

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WowserBowser · 06/03/2014 19:26

I like 7. And 3.

And you have lovely arms!

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thenightsky · 06/03/2014 19:26

1 or 7 (preferably 1 as it's the most special 'ball' looking one)

Number 6 is a Morticia Adams dress!

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Dilidali · 06/03/2014 19:26
  1. And 1and 3, you look great, silly!


If you're feeling self conscious, how about a big silver organza shawl? It'll lift the outfit and eventually annoy you enough to take it off and not care about what people might think. Would work with silver shoes.
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AcaciaBeez · 06/03/2014 19:28

I'm surprised 7 is so popular it was a sort of non-choice when I tried them all on.

There may be dancing but I probably won't so movement probably isn't a problem!

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DaftSkunk · 06/03/2014 19:29

I think number 1 and agree with the above comments a) you have a great figure and b) no cardigan!

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MadameJosephine · 06/03/2014 19:31

Number 3 stands out to me, you look fabulous! I agree a cardi would spoil the look of the others so if you are really worried about your arms (not that you should be)then a sleeved one may help you feel less self conscious?

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saidnooneever · 06/03/2014 19:31

1 and 7.

You've got a lovely figure . Don't wear a cardi.

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BikeRunSki · 06/03/2014 19:38

5 or 6
No cardigan, but you need some accessories to glam any of them (except maybe 1) up a bit.
Don't like 7 at all.

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NachoAddict · 06/03/2014 19:40

1 or 3, you look great in them all, no cardi necessary.

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AcaciaBeez · 06/03/2014 19:40

Thank you for all the help everyone :) - I think I've just got used to being around such beautiful people I feel a bit like the ugly duckling and want to cover up

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