Will you shop for me?

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

I need a dress for a baptism next month.

Well, I don't need one, but I want one! I've lost weight recently and want to look nice.

Preferences are knee length or longer, sleeves (cap sleeves are hideous but I don't like sleeveless), no plunging knecklines.

I am a pear shaped size 12/14, 5'8 but height is in my torso.

Small budget! I could possibly justify £50 but no more.

Thanks!!

[Laska5772]

What colour and style suits you?
Can you tell us were you usually shop? that will give us an idea for suggestion s

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

Good questions. I don't dress up often, it's usually skirts and tops if I do.

I like florals, muted shades of blue and orange, small prints, a flowing silhouette rather than bodycon.

I usually shop in charity shops, ebay or supermarkets. So I'm open to suggestions!

[Laska5772]

hmm.. your budget makes it hard

this? over budget a bit / too big a print?, not your style?

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

Interesting. A bit young for me maybe, or am I just saying that because the model looks so young? I'm 37 if that makes any difference.

[Laska5772]

Here is a random selection from ASOS all v dirrent , I just put in 'midi dress with sleeves' in search box . Its worth a look on this site they have lots in your price range

New look

orange

Floral

lace

Someone will suggest Lindy Bop soon.. ( good if you like 50s style)

[Laska5772]

Hopefully someone will come along with better suggestions . I have to say Ionly like the Zara one..

[MrsT4]

This?

ASOS have 30% off just now so it would take it to £52.50.

LOVE this from ASOS!www.asos.com/prd/9225945

[TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince]

m.zara.com/uk/en/long-lace-dress-p03872050.html?v1=6101643&v2=943001

This?

[Laska5772]

Ooh Gap may be your friend!

Gap, You may like this one!

another Gap

in three colours

kimono sleeve

have you thought of a jumpsuit?sadly out of stock but just as an Idea?

[Laska5772]

here is broken link option again

[lazzaroo]

This is really flattering on and well in budget as it's in the sale....

www.mandco.com/floral-print-hanky-hem-dress-lemon/1048015.html?cgid=10010600040&dwvar_1048015_color=0063#start=13

[rideacockhorse]

Sleeves .. fitted to show off your new figure and not too out there try hard fashionista .. paperdolls on ASOS lots of reduced lovely dresses

m.asos.com/paper-dolls/paper-dolls-printed-lace-midi-dress-with-3-4-sleeve/prd/8221772?clr=navymulti&SearchQuery=paper%20dolls&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=20&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=209

[rideacockhorse]

Oh no 12 or 14 for my last link .. try this

m.asos.com/paper-dolls/paperdolls-all-over-floral-pencil-dress/prd/8770505?clr=multi&SearchQuery=paper%20dolls&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=6&gridsize=2&pge=2&pgesize=72&totalstyles=208

[Flaskfan]

Not lindy bop if 58 and long body. The waist won't sit right, the boon area will swamp a 32f and your hips will get stuck. I can't figure out how dresses for hour glasses don't fit ho u r glasses. Rant over; I've had a disappointing lindy bop delivery.

[NotARegularPenguin]

[NotARegularPenguin]

Bollocks, wrong link

this

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

Thanks is for the links!

I think I like the kimono sleeves, and found this dress m.asos.com/asos/asos-floral-print-kimono-sleeve-wrap-midi-dress/prd/9569694?clr=multi&SearchQuery=midi%20tea%20dress&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=18&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=79

Any thoughts? Too body-con? I am always about 5 years out of date with my fashion choices.

And I'm terrified of jumpsuits! I think they will just accentuate my thighs.

[Oddbutnotodd]

I think jumpsuits can accentuate thighs if you are a pear. Like the kimono one you just linked to. I would wear that as long as the colour was ok. If you know a student you can get an extra discount on ASOS too.

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

Yes, not sure about the colour, is the background colour grey or dusky blue? The model is a different colouring to me entirely and I don't think about this sort of thing often enough to know myself. I might just buy it and see.

I have nude/blush coloured shoes I could wear with it.

[athingthateveryoneneeds]

I've gone ahead and bought the one I linked to. I couldn't stop thinking about it so that usually means I like it! Hopefully it's nice on me - I appreciate the help, I would never have found it or considered it without all your suggestions.