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To kind of want this dress

112 replies

mayandjuniper · 07/11/2020 22:07

Like I KNOW it's awful, I know it's a costume for Mrs Christmas... But I still kind of love it. I think the kids would be delighted if I wore this Christmas day, too. Is it just too horrendous to consider?

To kind of want this dress
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EveryDayIsADuvetDay · 07/11/2020 22:32

If you like it why not?
Don't do dressy christmas, but I do have the most amazing pointy christmas slippers that come out for about a week each year - coming up to year 4 I think.

mayandjuniper · 07/11/2020 22:37

Bigbrow I've no idea on sizing, never bought from there. It's British Retro though as PP said! Assume bum size wouldn't matter with it being a flared skirt?

Ginkypig Haha nooo I would not wear it any day other than Christmas day!

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TheyreComingToGetYouBarbara · 07/11/2020 22:37

It does look hot, but I like the look. Anyway, who cares what other people think?! If you're decently covered, everything else is just a matter of personal taste.

August20 · 07/11/2020 22:41

For Christmas? Yes.

Outside of the Christmas period... no.

user1473878824 · 07/11/2020 22:43

If you like it, 100% buy it. Just don’t walk around too quickly in it or your pubes will go static.

Mrsmadevans · 07/11/2020 22:50

www.britishretro.co.uk/product/new-kitty-love-red-faux-fur-50s-swing-dress/#reviews
£92 but it IS a thing of beauty Smile Go for it OP Merry Christmas!

Saladfingersscaresme · 07/11/2020 22:51

I love it!

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 07/11/2020 22:51

Go for it - if it makes you and your kids happy, it’s a good thing in my book!

justasking111 · 07/11/2020 22:51

My outfit involves an apron for most of the day, I would melt in that and destroy the cuffs cooking, but if I was eating out then would love it.

steppemum · 07/11/2020 22:55

I'm two minds. If it is lovely fabric, soft and gorgeous and you like it, it could be fab. But I suspect

  1. It won't be lovely fabric
  2. It will be VERY hot
  3. That fur will be itchy (unless if is very expensive)

I do love the look of it. I'd love to wear it to Christmas morning church in a traditional village church, preferably on a frosty morning!

ImEatingVeryHealthilyOhYes · 07/11/2020 22:56

Fantastic!

Just please don’t wear it in public

Smellbellina · 07/11/2020 22:56

Oh wow now I really want it!

diamondpony80 · 07/11/2020 23:02

It does look good on the model, but I just couldn’t bring myself to wear it myself. Even if I did have a figure like that!

sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 07/11/2020 23:11

I've got a very similar coat which I absolutely ADORE. I'd wear that dress in a heartbeat (mind you, I also wear a tutu skirt quite regularly). Bloody well go for it OP!

Oooohbehave · 07/11/2020 23:13

I love it but I'd get hot and bothered in in whilst cooking the turkey

WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants · 07/11/2020 23:14

You'd need to buy the £35 petticoat too!

I like this one!

www.britishretro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Black-jacquard-50s-swing-dress1.jpg

Unfortunately I no longer have the figure for it!

WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants · 07/11/2020 23:15

THIS One

To kind of want this dress
Fieldofyellowflowers · 07/11/2020 23:19

It's fun for christmas day so why not!

BusterGonad · 07/11/2020 23:20

After reading the reviews and looking at the other photos I'd say it's a crime NOT to order it. It's gorgeous.

M0rT · 07/11/2020 23:20

Thanks OP, I was wondering what to wear Christmas Day!

Tezza1 · 07/11/2020 23:21

It’s fabulous. Very much Marvellous Mrs Maisel, which always has me drooling over the clothes.

Oneeata · 07/11/2020 23:25

Love it very rockabilly...

edwinbear · 07/11/2020 23:26

I think it’s gorgeous! I may just have to buy one too! Thanks OP Grin

xanthippe8 · 07/11/2020 23:42

I love it, go for it!

xanthippe8 · 07/11/2020 23:45

I bought a similar shaped coat last winter, I feel great when I wear it and couldn't give a shit if other people don't like it.