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Does this dress look horrible?

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MaryPoppinsPenguins · 08/12/2018 15:13

I’m (supposed to be) going to DH’s Christmas party tonight. It’s black tie, 4 course meal.

I bought a beautiful dress.. they didn’t have my size in the shop so I ordered it online and it didn’t come 😭 I had ordered a spare which also didn’t come!

I just emergency bought this and now I’m home I just think.. I can’t go in this 😬

It’s longer at the back than the front. (And looks a bit weird as I’ve just pushed my bra straps down)

What do you think? 🤞

OP posts:
Rayn · 08/12/2018 17:25

Love the dress ! Where is it from? You look great x

MisstoMrs · 08/12/2018 17:29

You can definitely dress that up! Hair up, sheer tights, high heals and a shoe matching / toning wrap / pashmina wrapped around you when you go in. Pearls would work too. I personally think simple is underrated. A before you go pic would be fab Smile

MerdedeBrexit · 08/12/2018 17:29

I agree with the other suggestions about accessories, and definitely sheer tights, and possibly higher heels if they won't be too uncomfortable - I think you will look lovely with your hair up, as well! But what I wanted to say was that you clearly have a most beautiful smile which makes whatever you're wearing look extra-special! Have a great evening!

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MerdedeBrexit · 08/12/2018 17:29

(Dear Lord, I sound like my mother!)

honestlynotagain · 08/12/2018 17:30

I think you look great.
Do you need the tights (you have fab legs!!!)

DoveSecret · 08/12/2018 17:31

As others said, its nice. But just nice. Needs a lot of glitz to make it pop!

WildfirePonie · 08/12/2018 17:33

You look great!

I really love your Xmas tree and decorations!

MrsTommyBanks · 08/12/2018 17:42

Hair up, sheer tights and sparkly necklace earrings and you will look Fab.

I LOVE your tree btw.

Regnamechanger · 08/12/2018 17:43

This thread is funny. Page 1 - nude tights and dress it up it will look great. Page 4 - nude tights and dress it up will look great. Grin

TokyoSushi · 08/12/2018 17:44

Yes I agree that you can definitely dress that up and will look lovely!

Tistheseason17 · 08/12/2018 17:44

You look fab! Have a great time!

Ginkythefangedhellpigofdoom · 08/12/2018 17:47

Can you tell me where you got it please Blush

The picture doesn't really do it justice I don't think, once you have dressed it up you will look lovely.

Have a great time!

HaudYerWheeshtYaWeeBellend · 08/12/2018 17:51

its a dress you can dress up, I am sure you will look lovely OP

AviatorShades · 08/12/2018 17:51

I agree,you look fab.Smile

I like the dark tights with the black dress to keep the illusion of height,, and hair up, sparkly long earrings, higher heeled shoes if you can manage them, a pashmina or shawl, and...Cinders will go to the ball! Grin
Whatever you decide, I'm sure you'll have a great time,OP

Mehmehmeh19 · 08/12/2018 17:51

You look beautiful.

loveskaka · 08/12/2018 17:53

Maybe a wee belt, but black just to nip it in a the waist a wee bit

Letsmove1t · 08/12/2018 17:55

Needs balance nude tights to match top half and jewellery

LovesLaboursLost · 08/12/2018 17:56

As virtually everyone else has said, dressed up a bit it will be fine. And we need to see the final look!

BumbleBeee69 · 08/12/2018 18:00

you look lovely OP, I like it Flowers

speakout · 08/12/2018 18:00

You look lovely OP!

EdWinchester · 08/12/2018 18:17

I think you will look lovely, esp once you dress it up as others have said and ditch the opaques.

No necklace with that neckline.

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 08/12/2018 18:19

Thanks everyone! (I wish I had seen the deleted comment Grin) I have hair up, sheer tights, sparkly earrings and higher shoes!

When I’m not in a very dark cab I’ll try and send a pic..

Thanks for the Christmas tree love! My kids ask for a different themed tree for their toy room every year, it’s our tradition Smile

Thanks also for the moral support.. it felt like a nightmare when my beautiful dress didn’t show up!

OP posts:
Coronapop · 08/12/2018 18:21

It's black, you'll be fine.

JaneJeffer · 08/12/2018 18:23

It's lovely on you. Put some bling on. Have fun!

Sleepyhead11 · 08/12/2018 18:24

I think it looks lovely and really suits you.

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