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Gorgeous fit dress for curvy women from Debenhams, smart work or going out.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 09:45

biught this yesterday from Debenhams I have bought a shrug cardigan for bingo wings

I will be wearing it with purple patent shoes for work, with some pinnage or a cami top underneath as although it makes my boobs look gorgeous I may prove a distraction to the boys in my classroom.

The dress has some lovely detail to the back which made my bum look amazing.

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notthebubblyseaweed · 21/09/2008 09:52

Fabulous. When it gets chilly are we talking polo necks?

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 09:55

My boobs are always warm and I have a feeling I woould look awaful in a polo neck to stick to my shrug and thick tights. I did think polo though when I saw it.

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notthebubblyseaweed · 21/09/2008 10:30

You might surprise yourself re polo! I'm just loving the dress.. Where are your purple shoes from?

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PersephoneSnape · 21/09/2008 11:01

thats smashing! theres a lovely dress on bravissimo at the mo - here that has the added attraction of covering bingo wings!

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AuntieMaggie · 21/09/2008 11:12

you could wear a long sleeved top under the dress in the winter with a scoop neck

I love the dress - only wish I could afford it!

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Ronaldinhio · 21/09/2008 11:36

twinset that is a lovely dress and a bit la westwood at a squint!!

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 14:55

I am a size 18 and can assure you I have curves. I have a belly which is often enclosed in magic knickers, but the top has almost a corset effect which takes your eye away. Ina nutshell my tits look so fantastic no one looks at my belly.

Ronaldinhio it is a bit westwood actually, have bought some coloured tights but am not sure if I would look a complete twat.

I had someone helping me choise outfits starlight and when she picked it up I said the same as you. But it looks fabulous on. I am someone though who carries her weight with confidence and dress quite flamboyantly.

AuntieMaggie the scoop neck had not occured to me.

The Betty Jackson collection was also very good, I tried on a pencil skirt which I can never usually wear and I looked amazing. Dp said he wanted to shag me on the spot when I walked out the dressing room.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:01

this is the pencil skirt, the most flattering skirt I have ever worn

This looked good on bottom half but the top was too bulky, I think I may ahve been better in a size smaller tbh.

There was another betty jackson dress in a 1950s stlye that was pink/ purple colour with a flower print at the bottom which was my second choice but I can't find it on the website.

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PersephoneSnape · 21/09/2008 15:38

i'm an 18 as well, with a big job interview upcoming. i think i love that dress. and i concur about the tits, with a good bra no one looks past your bust,

marla, the bravissimo sizing is quite generous with this dress i think - it's quite stretchy

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:38

I have never really thought about my hips which suggests mine are not an issue.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:39

Not sure if I would wear it for an interview unless your top half was looking very modest.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:40

I have a dress like that purple one that i wear to work and it looks fab on. I really suit purple

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bamboostalks · 21/09/2008 15:43

That dress looks black to me, is it a tiny check?

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PersephoneSnape · 21/09/2008 15:43

I'd need to wear it with polo neck underneath anyway due to extensive tattoo coverage - and if not ( i will pop by debs and have a try on) it sounds like it would be a celebratory purchase anyway

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:44

I am curvy as in I have big boobs, 36/38 DD, big belly and a big bum. Also have large thighs hence I wear a lot of dresses.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:45

No it is quite a large check but not in your face.

It is a grey base with a purple and black check.

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bamboostalks · 21/09/2008 15:47

Is it really low cut? Do you need a vest thing? Is it lined throughout? Does it have a belt? Really like it too. Also at school so can't be low.

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twinsetandpearls · 21/09/2008 15:49

It is quite low cut, I think I will pin it for work. It is lined throughout and has a small belt in the same fabric.

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bamboostalks · 21/09/2008 15:50

See the belt on description but is it too long? Hate when belts make the dress look messy iykwim.

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bamboostalks · 21/09/2008 15:50

x post thanks for that.

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