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Would you buy/wear this dress?

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PrettyObvious · 01/08/2015 03:30

de.johnlewis.com/fenn-wright-manson-passiflora-dress-multi/p1909176
I am tempted, but it is hard to tell the length.
I measured out 96cm on me, which was just about wrong, but if I knew how tall the model in the picture was...

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LMonkey · 01/08/2015 04:04

Its not something I would immediately go for, but could easily look really nice on. Remember its not just about how tall you are but how it sits on your curves which will determine the length. Just buy it, try it, and return if no good Smile

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PrettyObvious · 01/08/2015 04:11

Well the only curves I have are above the waist! If I buy to fit those the rest will be flapping like sails in the wind :-( but there are always tailors, who will adjust to fit.
I thought with a navy linen jacket and either navy or orange shoes it could be a good outfit.

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PickaPengy · 01/08/2015 10:51

It's gorgeous - now I'm tempted to buy it. On the Fenn Wright Manson site, there is an extra 10% off sale items this weekend as well.

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FattieDoc · 01/08/2015 10:55

Dress looks pretty cute but look at hobbs as well- there is a sale on and some pretty dresses for the same price

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LMonkey · 01/08/2015 11:14

Sorry just re-looked at it again as couldn't view the pics on the actual model before, it does look lovely. As you described with a jacket and shoes will look gorge. Special occasion?

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PrettyObvious · 01/08/2015 11:57

Indulged in 2 with the 10% off from the FWM website yesterday. Can only get a 12 on their site, but there is a 10 on JL.
Still debating.
No special occasion, it is the kind of thing I could wear to work in hot weather with a jacket.

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Doobigetta · 01/08/2015 16:13

I think you'd need to be slim and evenly-proportioned to pull it off, but if you were that shape it would look fantastic.

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AlwaysOutnumberedNevrOutgunned · 01/08/2015 16:15

add a skinny belt?

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shadesofwinter · 01/08/2015 19:11

I don't think it would look right on me but it's pretty Smile

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burnishedsilver · 01/08/2015 19:51

I love it.
The length on the model looks about right. If it's too long on you it could easily be taken up.

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Bunbaker · 01/08/2015 19:56

No. I really don't like it.

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Milllii · 01/08/2015 20:42

No, sorry but I think its awful.

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PrettyObvious · 01/08/2015 21:19

Well I have ordered.
Depends on the length and shape. I am quite slim with big boobs, so A-line is not the best look. I can always send it back, though :-)
Should qualify quite slim, 34e on top, 8 to 10 on the bottom. Classic inverted triangle.

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