Please (begging) help me find an evening /black tie dress like this

[AutumnalLeafs]

• flattering for (and taking advantage of) a large bust - ideally v-neck with a bit of cleavage.
  

• suitable for a proper supportive bra to go underneath and be concealed (no spaghetti straps, halternecks and not strapless).
  

• ideally strong jewel coloured (emerald green, red, cobalt blue, type colours but open to black or cream if dress is great).
  

• budget: anywhere up to £300 but cheaper is better.
  

• elegant, classic in style and not trashy (no Gypsy wedding chiffon flounces!)

[sleepwhenidie]

What do you think of this, as much to give a more detailed steer as anything...

cobalt

[boobyooby]

Have a look at people like Adrianna Papell or Gina Bacconni via House of Fraser website to start with. I find Coast to small round the bust (I'm a G cup) and if I go up a dress size for that I then find it hangs off my hips! At that sort of price I would be very tempted to find someone to make you a dress to fit you though, tbh - see what style you think suits you and take pictures.

[boobyooby]

Ooooh, very nice sleepwhenidie .... think I might have to forget the ironing tonight and have a look through :)

[sanitygirl]

How about this one from Reiss - comes in red or dark blue
www.reiss.com/p/textured-fit-and-flare-dress-womens-topaz-in-ruby/?category_id=1121

[AutumnalLeafs]

I like the colour sleepwhenidie but I wanted something with a neckline that shows off my assets as it were!

More like this:

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or this:

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[Keeptrudging]

How about the Lindy Bop dresses? I wore a black satin one recently to a ball, very flattering round the chest/waist, not pricey at all.

[AutumnalLeafs]

I'm not a big LindyBop style fan tbh. I think that sort of dress only really suits women who have a forties style look about them if you know what I mean. Bright red lipstick which isn't my style.

Plus the flared skirt would make me look enormous!

[jessplussomeonenew]

Have you tried Saint Bustier? Loads of stuff there designed to be flattering for busty women.

[AutumnalLeafs]

Thanks jessplus - no I'd not heard of them and have checked them out! Great find but nothing for what I'm looking for now - dresses are not evening-y enough. I will definitely get stuff from them in future though - really flattering cuts there.

[ProfAnnieT]

What size are you?

This is in the sale in size 6,8,12 or 16.

[AutumnalLeafs]

Very variable Prof.

Generally a 14 - 16 for the bust but sometimes a 12 on the bottom.

[AutumnalLeafs]

I like that dress btw Prof - thanks. I'm inclining more towards something long as its for a very formal dinner. I could probably get away with a cocktail dress just about so I will keep that one in mind.

[ProfAnnieT]

Longer, with side detail?

[taketwofluffykittens]

http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-frances-jersey-maxi-dress-midnight/p3111079?colour=Midnight#media-overlay_show

http://www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-sleeveless-beaded-gown-gunmetal/p3074065

Either of these any good? I'm trying to find one on JL that I tried on last year but was so dressy for my occasion. It took a dress size off me.

[JJBlinks]

Agree that Adrianna Papell def worth a look - stocked in House of Fraser and John Lewis. I've worn a lot of her dresses and am about the same as you size wise. I find that there a lot of dresses that have necklines which mean you can wear a proper bra!!

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Adrianna+Papell+Lace+Deep+V+Neck+Gown/245836579,default,pd.html

[taketwofluffykittens]

http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-darielle-sleeveless-jersey-maxi-dress/p2803297?colour=Black#tabinfo-ratings
It was this in navy and was so flattering.

[ProfAnnieT]

This one is quite similar to one of the ones you posted earlier Emerald long dress

[margaritasbythesea]

I was looking at this today which I thought looked nice. Depends if simple is your style. I know it's not the colour you wanted.

[GuinefortGrey]

Clicked on the John Lewis links above and it made me chuckle to see the pop - up "10 people are looking at this right now". How many Mnetters I wonder

[VivienneWestwoodsKnickers]

m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_54510+203874923_-1

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m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_54510+203907452_-1

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Looks like Jenny Packham or Phase Eight have lots of that sort of thing. Have a look for more jewel tones on the Debenhams website.

[Laska5772]

I have this Biba dress - Mine is more of a Colbalt blue , but HOF have other colours and black .This grey/lilac is nice. Its flattering, gorgeous and easy to wear (and dress up with lovely jewellery as its such a simple timeless style) -

Best evening gown ever, I think! (and this one is on sale! ) While you are there have a look at their other offerings!

[Laska5772]

How about this Phase eight green dress? they have it in 16 and only £55! (reduced from £189!)

[JontyDoggle37]

This seems to tick all the boxes:www.silkfred.com/boutiques/honor-gold/clothing/gabriella-black-maxi?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=LINK&utm_campaign=20160812_dynamic_SilkFred

[UncomfortableBadger]

I've posted about this dress on here many many times, but I luffs it

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Ideal for those who are large of nork, in need of a proper bra

[AutumnalLeafs]

Ha! I knew you'd save me. You MNers are genuis!

I will look through these in more detail tomorrow but on a quick look - so far
I'm loving the Ariella Ray and the Adrianna and the Tahari in emerald green.

In fact I'm coming round to emerald green more as a colour. Is that a bad colour for evening wear do you think? Is it too St Patrick's day?