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Anyone fancy helping with an M&S dress finding mission. (In Newtownbreda, or anywhere)

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footphobic · 31/07/2019 10:04

This is not for a special event, but yesterday in M&S I tried a dress that made me feel bloody lovely....not to be wet but after years of health problems and being very overweight, not wanting to buy clothes as I had no self esteem, hated seeing myself in the mirror - I’ve lost weight and spur of the moment tried it on and the colour and style were so nice on me, I feel silly saying it, but it actually made me tear up.

Lovely as it was, the size wasn’t right and my perfect fit size was out of stock. Also out of stock on the website (not restocking) and not available in any store within a manageable travelling distance from where we live in Suffolk. None in London where DH works, or any town/city where there is anyone I know.

It is showing in stock in a few places, but M&S stores can’t take payment over the phone, a lovely man from CS was really disappointed not to help me this morning.

It comes in a couple of other colours, but this one is the one that looked so nice.

It’s just a dress, and normally I’d accept it just being a shame and move on, but then I thought of MNers. Big ask I know, as like I said, it’s not a special occasion, but maybe someone amazing might find it and maybe be willing to trust me to pay them (for dress and postage) and send it to me?

It’s Product ID: T427144 Red Mix Floral Print Slip Midi Dress. Size 18 and you can check local store stock by clicking the sold out size and then ‘find in a UK store’.

I just thought I’d see if the powers of MN could help 😊

(I know that Belfast show 2, Glasgow, Brighton, Bolton, Wolverhampton show only 1 but haven’t found any others as yet).

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footphobic · 31/07/2019 10:05

This is the one. 😊

Anyone fancy helping with an M&S dress finding mission. (In Newtownbreda, or anywhere)
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Starisnotanumber · 31/07/2019 10:55

Am going into Bolton this pm. Is it Bolton town centre or Bolton
middlebrook/Horwich.

footphobic · 31/07/2019 11:37

Hi Star, sorry, no service for a while.

Thanks, it’s the one at 35 Deansgate, BL1 1HQ.

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footphobic · 31/07/2019 11:37

Hopeful bump 😊

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Starisnotanumber · 31/07/2019 11:48

Will be finishing work around 13.00 so will check and pick it up then if it's available still.

Starisnotanumber · 31/07/2019 11:49

If they can put it aside for you let me know and I will sort it later

Whitney168 · 31/07/2019 11:52

Website says there is one in stock in Bracknell - if I can get out today to get it, will try my best.

Whitney168 · 31/07/2019 11:53

(Oh, and it does look a lovely dress!)

footphobic · 31/07/2019 12:26

Star, I can phone and ask, and Whitney, thank you - I really appreciate you trying!

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footphobic · 31/07/2019 12:37

Starisnotanumber 😞 it’s now out of stock in Bolton. Thank you anyway.

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Whitney168 · 31/07/2019 12:40

OP, can you phone and ask if they'll put it aside in Bracknell? I won't get out till later ...

footphobic · 31/07/2019 12:44

Whitney168
They have an 18 in Bracknell Lexicon, on hold in womenswear, and they will hold for bit, if there is any chance you would be going in and may be able to get it, please pm me for any more details re name, paying etc. Thank you 😊

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TheFlis12345 · 31/07/2019 12:49

They have 2 in stock in Westfield White City according to the website (for some reason it doesn’t show when you search London but did by individual branch). Can your husband get there? If not I may be able to get it tomorrow.

Gingernaut · 31/07/2019 12:49

There's one currently in Telford.

Is there a Salopian Mumsnetter anywhere?

TheFlis12345 · 31/07/2019 12:50

It also says the Kew branch has 2 in stock.

Starisnotanumber · 31/07/2019 12:51

Bolton sold it this morning. Someone else must have liked it as well. They have the pink in though

Gingernaut · 31/07/2019 12:53

There's one in Wolverhampton, but I can't get to it for a couple of hours.

Anyone fancy helping with an M&S dress finding mission. (In Newtownbreda, or anywhere)
footphobic · 31/07/2019 13:04

TheFlis12345

He’s away on hols otherwise I know he would have done. Can I phone them and see if they’ll hold it, if you can possibly get in if Whitney can’t get to Bracknell. If it’s not putting you out?

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Whitney168 · 31/07/2019 13:04

I have it, OP xx

footphobic · 31/07/2019 13:05

Now popping out so won’t be able to answer for a bit.

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MadamePompadour · 31/07/2019 13:09

Yay for Whitney! Love MN at such times!

TheFlis12345 · 31/07/2019 13:09

It sounds like Whitney has sorted it but if not, let me know and I can get it from White City.

footphobic · 31/07/2019 13:46

I just parked and checked messaged, Phoned white city on the way and they were out of stock...but now read Whitney has it. That’s wonderful! The kindness of people to strangers on here is so lovely. I have patchy service so will come back in in a bit and message you Whitney168 😊😊😊

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Progress2019 · 31/07/2019 13:52

I’m a bit choked up after reading this.

Enjoy your dress, it looks lovely. Whitney168 you’re a wonderful person.

Gingernaut · 31/07/2019 14:36

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Whitney!!!