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I bought a few things and now I'm hyperventilating

44 replies

kohl · 04/06/2011 22:33

Looking for some honest feedback. Had a post-baby spend with the plastic today and bought this in bright pink, this in lake, this in midnight and these. I do have two weddings and a baptism to attend this summer, but I will need them to last well into the forseeable.
Do you think they will date? Worth the money? Appropriate for the occasions?
Appropriate for other occasions (trying to envision a time when I might go out in the evening again...)
Was a bit sweet talked by one very cool, and one incredibly sophisticated shop assistant....

Oh God...and an advert for Oxfam's just come on the frickin telly.

Guilt guilt guilt guilt

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polyhymnia · 05/06/2011 11:43

L K Bennett is definitely the best of them - lovely. Not quite so sure about the others, eg would need to see the Reiss on as looks a bit gimmicky/unflattering off. L K Bennett is the shop I most wish would make clothes in my size!

Pinkflipflop · 05/06/2011 11:48

Kohl - how comfy are the shoes? I love them! I am so tempted!!

kohl · 05/06/2011 13:00

flipflop I've been tottering around in them all morning trying to wear them in before saturday. They are a tiny bit pinchy on one foot, but I think with wear it'll be fine. Other than that surprisingly comfy for fuck off high heels - I think it helps they have a platform.

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kohl · 05/06/2011 13:01

do it do it do it Grin

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clarkykitten · 05/06/2011 14:39

Oh no! Just noticed the plum one is sold out in my size :( Might have to go for the navy one. I'm also a size 8-10, what is the sizing like in LK? Did you go for an 8 or 10 Kohl?

kohl · 05/06/2011 16:03

clarky BUM. Went for an 8.

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BlooCowWonders · 05/06/2011 16:05

Hmmm. Going against everyone else here, but I think th lkb will wear really badly - poly/ viscous.Unless you're going to avoid all fold/drink/ other people esp small ones it's going to look less pristine faster than you'd want.

BlooCowWonders · 05/06/2011 16:28

Viscose. Blush

CliffTumble · 05/06/2011 16:45

What? The lkb is viscose poky? For 199 squid? What a rip off.

CliffTumble · 05/06/2011 16:45

Poly

PharoahNuff · 05/06/2011 16:47

Ll Bennett one DULL.

Like the blue one

MrsCampbellBlack · 05/06/2011 17:00

I think the LKB one is nice but very worky - so depends if thats your life or not. Also quite mature.

CHOOGIRL · 05/06/2011 17:40

I had the LKB Davina and sent it back - only because I have lots of similar dresses from LKB which I wear to work. LKB very good quality ime and hold their value on ebay.

The Reiss one v nice on. Have seen work on a tall slim 8/10 and the shop assistant who was shorter and about 12/14.

Loving the shoes - thick socks, leather stretch spray between now and Saturday should do the trick.
Less keen on the FC lace. They do a nice lace dress in Reiss here

kohl · 05/06/2011 20:02

lk is worky and mature (and viscose) but fits really really well.
Thanks for the sock tip choo

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kerstina · 06/06/2011 09:58

Beautiful clothes and fine if you can afford it ! If not try ebay same thrill as big spending on a very small budget. You just have to check in on a regular basis to find the bargains. I love it as I can find colours and clothes that suit me not just what happens to be in the shops at that particular time. Have saved ££££ ,s Smile

HeavyHeidi · 06/06/2011 13:09

I'm tempted by the Davina - can you tell me more about the fit, so you find it true to size or a bit large? What about the top part, I'm a F-cup, can I squeeze myself in?

Chandon · 06/06/2011 14:11

I do think the LK dress will date quickly, as it is so popular now, there'll be a backlash in a bit.

Still. It is the classiest dress of the lot!

I love it that the Reiss dress is silk, and a bit unusal

Don't like the lace dress as too short, and too young

applecrumbleandcream · 06/06/2011 14:24

Kate Thornton was wearing the lace dress on Loose Women this lunchtime. Looked quite nice (well the top half anyway!)

kohl · 06/06/2011 15:53

heidi I find the fit true to size - I don't know about the top - it is quite well fitted. Can you pop in/order online and try?

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