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Karen Millen Sizing

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 12:38

Hey, am going shopping on Friday to eventually buy the 1 dress for 3 occasions....have seen some lovely ones in Karen Millen. BUT, I'm between an 18 / 16 at the moment.

Can anyone give me idea of sizing ? is it generous or meagre ?

TIA.

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BikeRunSki · 30/03/2011 12:44

Meagre. Beyond Meagre.

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 12:49

Ah feck :-(
Will have to keep looking !

Thanks.

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cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 12:49

teeny tiny sizes

cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 12:51

post the ones that you like and we can find you some options

BitOfFun · 30/03/2011 12:54

You can only wear Karen Millen if you are the size of a gnat on the Atkins diet, sorry.

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 13:00

www.karenmillen.com/Floral-print-pencil-dress/Dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/903000056056

or not as fancy...

www.karenmillen.com/Folded-jersey-dress/Dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/903000055936

I am 6ft tall, so length is an issue. Also, don't wear high heels as I think I might get mistaken for a tranny (no offence intended).

Any thoughts?

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cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:01

I love that floral one.

cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:03

I have this it's not as short as it looks and similar to your second link.

emsyj · 30/03/2011 13:04

When I was at my very slimmest and an 8/10 everywhere else, I needed a 12 in Karen Millen, so reckon to need a size bigger than usual.

emsyj · 30/03/2011 13:06

You should be ok with length, I am quite tall and have a very tall friend who wears a lot of Karen Millen.

I would wear heels regardless. Both those dresses would be a bit odd with flats, surely? They will lend you heels to try in the shop so you can see how it looks. You will only look like a tranny if you are a tranny.

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 13:11

I wouldn't of worn flats, just not mega high heels!

I think I'm a bit paranoid about the tranny thing as I used to have short hair (don't anymore it's shoulder length)

I agree, I think I will struggle to get into a size 16 - was just checking.

cornsilk678 - I like that dress. I found this one in French Connection which is similar, but don't know what their sizes are like either (just lost weight which is why I'm looking at unknown shops)

www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Dresses/718ZD/Mia+Plains+Batwing+Dress.htm

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thaigreencurry · 30/03/2011 13:14

They are tiny, I used to be a teeny tiny size 6 and yet I still managed to get stuck in a size 8 dress in a changing room. The dress was completely stuck over my head and shoulders. I ended up having to rip it off. I used to buy Karen Millen tops in a size bigger, I wouldn't even bother with the dresses unless you have a head the size of a malteser.

cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:14

FC on the snug side as well I reckon and very short.

Librashavinganotherbiscuit · 30/03/2011 13:16

Ghost do size 16/18 with a decent length.

cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:17

I can't find one like that blue one. It's gorgeous. I'd try it in a bigger size if I were you.

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 13:18

I do love the blue one too ! I will have a look around.

Hadn't considered Ghost Libra - will have a look. Thanks ! Smile

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Preggersplayspop · 30/03/2011 13:18

Karen Millen also very unforgiving of boobage, even if you can squeeze your shoulders in

cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:19

I want one now!

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 13:25

Oh Boobage could be issue too....Sad

cornsilk678 you'll have to let me know if try it on !

Think I will have to spend the morning in Fenwicks trying on dresses Grin

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cornsilk678 · 30/03/2011 13:27

unfortunately it's too £££. Anyone gotta code?

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Northumberlandlass · 30/03/2011 13:28

If anyone can suggest any other shops to try, please feel free !

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BikeRunSki · 30/03/2011 14:15

Monsoon is your friend if a little larger.

notyummy · 30/03/2011 15:00

Really? Big sizing? I always thought it was spot on tbh, or more so than other higher end high street retailers. What I do think is that it was (last purchase 2007 so could be wrong now) cut for slightly pear shaped ladies (thats me!) - probably not good for generous boobs, and quite fitted at the waist. Fine for hips though.

Didn't the sizing was that bad at all, but I guess it may have changed recently.

BikeRunSki · 30/03/2011 15:04

What I mean is that they don't scrimp on boobs and thighs.

emsyj · 31/03/2011 11:45

I love Reiss and find their sizes true (not generous, but true to size). If you like Karen Millen it's worth a look.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Care to lose some of mine for me? Grin