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help me find a cocktail dress

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div22c · 08/09/2010 22:12

i have my university 5 year reunion coming up...the schedule is a bit like this - high tea at 3pm, pre dinner drinks at 7.15, black tie sit down dinner at 8pm followed by dancing till late. i am almost 40 yrs old, 5ft 3", narrow shoulders, 34B, small waist (but mummy tummy), big hips, short legs. suggestions welcome that wont break the bank, especially since i doubt whether i would ever wear the dress again. would prefer knee length or longer, not completely off-shoulder (even if just tiny straps) and no low necks. help!

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div22c · 08/09/2010 22:26

do help please...never worn a dress before, am utterly lost!

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chocolatefroggie · 08/09/2010 23:03

this not to dressy for the early start but glam enough for the eve plus a flattering drapey shape.

this if you want something more structured wear with a cover up in the afternoon then add a necklace in the eve

this
is very glamourous

this is long

div22c · 08/09/2010 23:12

thank you thank you thank you! dress size 8-10 (usually 8 on the top and 10 on the bottom Blush). budget - is £100 too little?

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div22c · 08/09/2010 23:14

chocolatefroggie - the monsoon one is very pretty

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moragbellingham · 09/09/2010 14:31

Biba @ House of Fraser is looking pretty good especially this beaded dress.

moragbellingham · 09/09/2010 14:34

Sorry, I got carried away and didn't see your budget.
You can definitely get something for less,I'm just a bit of a magpie when it comes to sparkly things.

div22c · 09/09/2010 20:41

lol moragbellingham...Seven AT, the LKB one is gorgeous esp in jade, but only red available in size 8/10...dont think I can carry off red

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div22c · 09/09/2010 21:07

liked the champagne and black Debenhams one too...but out of stock Sad

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div22c · 09/09/2010 22:04

no one suggested next - are they totally inappropriate? this or this. dont hold back if you think they are awful...do please give me an honest opinion

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div22c · 10/09/2010 13:38

aww dont apologise SevenAT - it's all down to my dithering! am thinking of ordering in sizes 8 and 10 for the next one and the hobbs one...then i can try on and decide. am sneakily on MN during work...hopefully they'll still have my sizes later in the evening..will post and let you know which one it was finally (and might even seek suggestions to accessorise!)

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