verdict on this dress

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For a size 8, medium height.

GORGEOUS!!! I want one! Any special occassion?

Lovely. Very sophisticated.

Thanks. It's for an engagement party. I'm a bit worried the shoulders will date it in 12 months time. What do you think?

Looks better suited to a funeral than engagement party to me. Too formal.

use fun accessories for engagement party....you could wear that to a million potential occassions! :)

dull

how about the grey one instead?

It's really boring and overpriced for what it is. Sorry!

Not fond - very severe looking and a funny length. I think you could get something much better. How old are you? It looks quite 'middle aged' (says the 41 year old!).

i find it more appropriate for a/w tbh - being wool and long sleeved. it also seems quite see-through and expensive for what it is.

It's a bit nanny McPhee - sorry x

I think it is very meh. I don't think I would wear a wool dress to a party tbh. Would be something I would wear to work.

I really like it, but agree it's quite a sober dress

I saw it and thought 'hmm, okay if you work in a very formal environment.' Not what I'd wear to a party.

Thanks for the feedback.

The quality and cut are quite nice, I don't think it is over-priced.

I should have said that it is winter where I live. i wouldn't wear it to a summer or spring party.

It wouldn't be formal enough for work (I work in a corporate environment). But looks like the verdict is that it isn't "partyish" enough.

I do need something long sleeved and elegant though. will keep searching.

Something like this maybe?
I would have said look at Vivienne Westwood or All Saints but their stuff all seems to be short-sleeved atm.

WWWY i love that Isabella oliver dress, thank you!! I actually love the ruched one too - might be a bit dresser for a party, what do you think? I wonder how long it is though. Wish they had it on the blue too.

They are lovely, aren't they? I don't have either myself, but I'm sure some posters on the 'avid & wise' threads are fans.

They're really amenable and helpful, so you could maybe swoop in and ask?

Lovely dress but definitely not 'engagement party-ish' IMO. What would you intend on wearing with it?

it's a bit boring sorry

the isabella oliver one is boring/not engagement party or the original one?

Both are like work dresses. The black one in particular
I hate isabella thingy. So du

Don't really know what that means mostbeautiful, but happy for any suggestions!!