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Charity dinner at The Dorchester... What do I wear ?

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:19

It is black tie for the guys, which is easy, but I don't know what to go for. I'm 23 so I don't want to look like a frump, but I'm also not hyperfashionable or skinny....

I'm 5'7", size 12, all in all reasonable figure apart from slightly wobbly tum...

Need shoes and a frock (ideally), although a really glam trouser suit might work well too. Links please !

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jampots · 07/09/2005 11:20

Monsoon do some lovely stuff NDP and you need magic knickers for your enormous tummy [she is skinny]

RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2005 11:21

do you have any fav shops?

budget?

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:21

I like monsoon stuff but whenever I try it on it looks like I'm dressing up in my Mum's garb ....

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:22

Budget, around £80 for the dress and £40 for the shoes. I'm unlikely to wear the stuff again so can't go overboard spending-wise.

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Springchicken · 07/09/2005 11:24

I'll be watching this thread. Have just found out my brothers wedding in Feb is a black tie do.
Although I would obviously be making a huge effort anyway, I now need to look unltra posh.

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:24

Also I may well have to dance in it.

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Nbg · 07/09/2005 11:26

River Island have some gorgeous evening dresses and shoes.

What colours do you prefer? I'll see if I can do a link.

RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2005 11:26

here is a jacket

RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2005 11:26

oooops sorry took too long and so missed budget

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:27

Not fussed on colour. I have dark hair and dark eyes, lightly tanned skin, so anything really. Although I'd prefer something that isn't too pastelly, IYSWIM.

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nailpolish · 07/09/2005 11:28

have you looked in the designers at debenhams? there is a lovely chocolate dress (Gharani Strok)

RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2005 11:28

what about this dress

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:29

What length is it ?

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:30

It's nice, RTKM, but I think I'd look a bit mumsy in it....

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jampots · 07/09/2005 11:30

hmm - Principles can be very glam/not too old

Springchicken · 07/09/2005 11:31

Love this one . Zoom in for better piccie

Lizzylou · 07/09/2005 11:33

What about these?

\link{http://www.warehousefashion.com/cgi-bin/product.cgi?prodid=WGS03 Nice Gold one}

You could get a shrug to go with it?

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:33

There looks to be a bit of a hole in the front of that one SC, not great as I have big norks and would need some sort of bra underneath it !

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:33

There looks to be a bit of a hole in the front of that one SC, not great as I have big norks and would need some sort of bra underneath it !

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nailpolish · 07/09/2005 11:33

chocolate dress

Springchicken · 07/09/2005 11:34

True, I have the same problem. Will keep looking for you.

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:34

I like that gold one Lizzylou, but it may wash me out and getting shoes might be a problem...

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Lizzylou · 07/09/2005 11:34

Bugger, can't do links!

This?

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NomDePlume · 07/09/2005 11:35

Love the top but not keen on the panto-style 'raggy' hem, np

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nailpolish · 07/09/2005 11:37

or this?