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has anyone found the perfect LBD?

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Stargazing · 27/07/2008 23:20

please share

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Stargazing · 28/07/2008 15:36

anyone?

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YumeeMumee · 28/07/2008 16:00

Nope...still looking...have this image in my head but I cannot find it in the shops.

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TwoWashTutter · 28/07/2008 16:02

no such things as one for all

depends on your size shape age etc surely

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Stargazing · 28/07/2008 16:04

course it does. Wanted to see what was perfect for everyone else, not have them tell me what is perfect for me. May find some inspration who knows?

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Stargazing · 29/07/2008 23:23

oooh la la, my quest for the LBD just took me to the Matches website ... suuuuuuuch gorgeous dresses (also plenty of hideous ones) and many that would possibly qualify as the perfect LBD - and at knock down prices!!

Note: when I say knock down, I am talking HUNDREDS of pounds off, like £1500 down to £500. Argh, such a huge discount but still so exxy, why lord, why?????!!!!

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AnotherFineMess · 29/07/2008 23:29

YEEEEESSSSSSSS!! Bought it today for anniversary weekend in Paris - I am so pleased that I asked 2 people to come round and see me in it tonight!!

It was from Joy, £50 reduced to £25 in sale so totally bargaintastic .

It's a drapey jersey material, no sleeves but a different black material over shoulders and neckline, with triangular inserts of same material over hips. Just above knee length, fairly low plunging v neck. Tiny drop pleats below waist which means it swishes all salsa-like when you shimmy (and yes you shimmy in this dress, I've been shimmying all night).

I am CHUFFED. First thing I've felt great in for 2 years.

Bon voyage, ooh la la, sacre bleu etc etc!!

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hifi · 29/07/2008 23:32

i have a lully navy blue one from massimo dutti, worn it to death.

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Stargazing · 29/07/2008 23:40

okay well purely on a wish list basis, check this out Simple from the front, but the back makes it a bit more va va voom, no?

Mess - have a fab time!!

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ExterminAitch · 29/07/2008 23:42

carm found one in debenhams, you'll have to ask her though as i don't have time to search. but obv it was perfect for her rather than you.

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RuffleTheAnimal · 29/07/2008 23:43

yep

a kate moss one (of all things) from topshop. bet she looks a right twig in it, but i look fab

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AnotherFineMess · 29/07/2008 23:52

Thankyou stargazing!

Hijack alert - tell me to bugger off if you mind - can anyone recommend how to get rid of insect bite marks? Dress looks great but my legs look like I've been stricken with The Pox - got 'til Friday night to get rid of/learn how to disguise them.

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Carmenere · 29/07/2008 23:58

Voila This dress is fab on.

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hifi · 29/07/2008 23:59

i use betnovate, buy in bulk from spain E2, as someone to get you some. clears in about 3 days.

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drowninginlaundry · 30/07/2008 06:14

I want this one

and isn't this fab in a sort of just-throw-it-on-after-beach way, with sandals and some jewellery

if I had £500 to spend on a dress I wouldn't get a black one though, with all the colours and prints out there a black dress feels a bit dull IMO... but then again I've never owned a stunning LBD...

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OllieWollieWoo · 30/07/2008 08:55

I would luv something simple like this - and her legs - and youth obviously!

click here

The search continues.....

M&S had some decent ones a while ago - will try and find links

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OllieWollieWoo · 30/07/2008 09:01

Not sure re the sequins but nice shape?
here

or here

or this one

too short?

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nailpolish · 30/07/2008 09:06

i have been wearing this non stop
yes it comes in black and i have it in black

and look its in the sale!

its very flattering material and can be dressed up or down

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OllieWollieWoo · 30/07/2008 09:22

Me likey NP

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JackieNo · 30/07/2008 09:26

Coast have some good ones - I like this one (apart from the dreadfully twee name) and I think it's Cod who likes this one.

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Stargazing · 30/07/2008 10:34

hmmm thought I was on to a winner with this one but it arrived today and is like a sack of spuds - on me at least...

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Stargazing · 30/07/2008 10:39

oooh, laundry, I agree - both fab.

TBH, I think that I would rather spend £500 on an LBD than on something more 'interesting' as I know I'd get wear out of it for years and years, whereas colours/ patterns etc tend to date.

I bought a pair of black suede knee-high boots when I was 22 (nearly 14 years ago, yikes) for $250 (in Australia) ... seemed like a huge amount for my uni-student wallet but I still wear them to this day.

So I am rethinking the Chloe dress .... maybe £300 is not so bad, could wear both winter & summer too?

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notenoughhoursintheday · 30/07/2008 11:53

I've been wondering if this would suit a slim 48 year old with large norks (30e). Arms are still toned thanks to lots of gym work.

www.principles.co.uk/fcp/product/-/DRESSES/Black-Pleat-Neck-Dress/8002

16 year old dd says that I "could do better"

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drowninginlaundry · 30/07/2008 17:28

sg why is that dress a sack of spuds it looks lovely

I am going to get an investment piece dress when I get this baby out

olliewollie the M&S sequin dress is a great shape, I bet it's v flattering if you can deal with the sequins

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Stargazing · 30/07/2008 20:07

laundry, it is gorgeous - just not on me. Not sure why, think maybe i am too pear-shaped - think you maybe need mannequin figure or hourglass. What did you think of the chloe dress i linked to above?

when is your baby due?

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drowninginlaundry · 30/07/2008 21:45

january - can't stand it, so many things this A/W that I want to get, I have a two pairs of Chloe boot-cut trousers bought in 2000 that are bang on trend now

The Chloe dress I bet looks great on, needs lots of high-impact accessories....

this is a wicked little number but yes, the ruffles etc will date

I must stop looking at dresses it is pointless..

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