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Help with dress!!

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fairlyurgentdresshelpneeded · 16/04/2021 20:11

Hi all

My mum is getting married in 2 weeks, and hasn't found a dress. She's a bit at her wits end and I feel like I spend every spare moment helping her.

Please help! There are several pre requisites below - all must be met or she poo poos them!

  • size 22
  • must be maxi / floor length
  • must have full length / at least 3/4 length sleeves
  • burgundy / maroon / dark red in colour
  • no splits up the side
  • budget up to £250
  • can be velvet, satin, whatever fabric but should look as dressy as possible
  • sequins are fine but she'd prefer no bows.

Please help. I will send many, many good vibes and also the winner will get a gift (if they're happy to dm me their address!!)

Happy hunting.......

Thanks in advance!! Smile

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fussygalore118 · 16/04/2021 20:23

Have a look here www.bombshellhq.com/ their dresses are lovely 😍

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wanderedlonelyasacloud · 16/04/2021 20:33

These arent necessarily my style but seem to broadly fit the brief! If she sees a style she likes in a paler colour could she dye it?

velvet john lewis dress

sequin/beaded john lewis

this monsoon dress doesnt have long sleeves but sleeves that cover the tops of the arms

TheOpportuneMoment · 16/04/2021 20:49

Would she consider wearing a slip or similar underneath so that a split isn't an issue?

www.asos.com/prd/20285972?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

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fairlyurgentdresshelpneeded · 16/04/2021 20:56

You guys are ace. I love the JL Gina one - she thinks the sleeves are too short. Confused I also think the ASOS one is ace - she thinks it's too young but I love it!

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Laiste · 16/04/2021 21:10

Oh that last Ever Pretty one is gorgeous! With the floaty skirt and ribbon waist band. And the price!!

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fairlyurgentdresshelpneeded · 16/04/2021 21:12

The Ever pretty one looks gorgeous - she ordered 4 from there last week and the quality of them all is really, really poor which is a shame but they do look too good to be true I suppose!

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DownWhichOfLate · 16/04/2021 21:40

Urgh. Can she not compromise on any of the criteria? Time for firm words with her! Grin

Whythesadface · 16/04/2021 21:51

www.google.com/shopping/product/2099234432948918640?q=red+dress+long+size+22&client=ms-android-huawei&biw=360&bih=560&tbs=cat:2271,pdtr0:734489|913730,pdtr1:2622124|2622131,vw:g,init_ar:SgVKAwjfEUoKUggImeosIMLiN0oMUgoIrIWgASCzhaABSgeyBAQI9acg,ss:44&prmd=sinv&sxsrf=ALeKk03lcrJnO77CJy3Tdexl7jaF_I61nA:1618606208786&prds=epd:17279042160724856245,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

bonfireheart · 16/04/2021 23:04

That cape dress is totally gorgeous.

Bythehairywartsonmywitchychin · 16/04/2021 23:20

The phase eight cape dress is nice, but it’s the wrong size @gracefull

81Byerley · 16/04/2021 23:23

The velvet dress recommended by @wanderedlonelyasacloud is the best of the lot! Gorgeous, very special.

gracefull · 16/04/2021 23:32

@Bythehairywartsonmywitchychin hi, I have read the reviews and the majority of people are saying it comes up a size big, which is why I still posted it. E.g. 14s are wearing 12s, which suggests 20 may well be closer to a 22.

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