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It's a 48 hour S&B emergency!

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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 21:32

In brief:

Posh extended family lunch thing on Saturday for a golden wedding anniversary.

Unutterably dreadful week from hell at work. Absolutely zero opportunity to go shopping. Nothing whatsoever to wear.

Cannot even go to Next / M&S at local retail park in the evenings as DH works away from home and no childcare (and just cannot face dragging 5,6 & 7 y.o shopping of an evening in last week of term, it would be suicidal).

Please find me something vaguely suitable, up to £70, from an online retailer that can deliver by close of business Friday.

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Mumbrane · 13/07/2011 21:34

Next will deliver the following day if you order online before 9pm.

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cyb · 13/07/2011 21:37

Ok shape,size, height, colouring, style

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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 21:42

I am 5'11, size 12-14, typical Irish dark hair, pale skin.

Late 30s.

Stomach bit of a disaster area. B/C cup bust.

Wish I knew about style - I've been trying to answer that one for about 25 years! Not too conservative, I like a bit of colour, texture, nice design features, but nothing that requires me to be too body-confident.

Does that help?

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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:42

I'm in. Awaiting vital stats

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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:42

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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:44

Can you give an idea of budget? And do you ideally want a dress or trousers/top combo?

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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 21:48

up to £70 I think, although if you found me something stupendous that was £75 I'd stretch to it Grin

I've been thinking dresses, on the basis that it's only one item to worry about, and also being very long of leg, it's quite hard to get trousers to fit (that said, Next long ones are often OK).

I'm very happy to have skirt / trousers + top combination, it's just that clothes shopping seems to panic me these days so I don't really know where to start.

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GastonTheLadybird · 13/07/2011 21:48

Red?

I love this

Sorry, both of those bit over budget.

Pretty if you can carry off the length

Nice print

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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:50

How about something like this silk skirt with matching shirt from Wrap? Both on sale so good prices I think. Will keep looking.

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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 21:51

love the turquoise Oasis one, Gaston

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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:51

Sorry keep x posting! Will start looking at dresses now.

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GastonTheLadybird · 13/07/2011 21:54
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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:56

I know it's Boden, but this silk skirt could be worth a punt at the price. I've just bought this cream top which is lovely and could look good with it. Both bargains. OK, now onto dresses I promise!

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GastonTheLadybird · 13/07/2011 21:57
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blindassassin · 13/07/2011 21:58
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MissBeehiving · 13/07/2011 21:58
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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 21:59

Grin @ blindassassin 'I know it's Boden, but...'

Not averse to Boden, and that skirt is nice. I would definitely get to wear that again too, it would be good for work in the summer.

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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 22:01

MissBee's understated dress is the sort of thing you could get away with if you were breathtakingly gorgeous yourself (which I'm seriously not!!)

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MissBeehiving · 13/07/2011 22:03

I'm sure you are gorgeous Expecto Smile

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GastonTheLadybird · 13/07/2011 22:03
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ExpectoPatronum · 13/07/2011 22:05

More Boden, but what about this? Do I only like it because it's cheap?
www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/WH270-PEW/Womens-Pewter-Glamorous-Maxi-Dress.html

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Tillyscoutsmum · 13/07/2011 22:08
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CQrrrneee · 13/07/2011 22:11

has anyone linked this yet? I think it's lovely.

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Tillyscoutsmum · 13/07/2011 22:12
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GastonTheLadybird · 13/07/2011 22:12

Sorry Expecto, that grey maxi is horrible!

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