Shopping in Manchester ... Need a show stopping dress

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

have never been shopping in city centre before. I have already shopped the entire Trafford centre o no avail so am looking for more boutique independent shops. Please point me in the right direction

Bump. Please

What's your budget?!

Hop on the train and get yourself to Leeds - much better, in my humble opinion.

Or Liverpool....

Really? Budget very flexible. Just need to look amazing

Must be very dressy and not boring. And hide mummy tummy. Where do I need to be?

the worlds your oyster then if flexible budget however boutiques not my strong point! Is it designer budget or high street budget?

I normally shop French connection / Karen millen. Am willing to push the host out. Prob not more that five hundred at a push though. I'm in Preston but can travel.

I'd say you'd be better going to Harvey Nichols or Selfridges and asking personal shopper for help. They'd show you cheaper and expensive dresses you'd probably not look at usually.

What about net-a-porter? You looked on there?

I'll meet you and find you something!! . I love shopping for other people!

I did selfridges and was uninspired..is Harvey nicks not really really expensive and pretensious? Where are you fanny?

I'm in Chester, from Liverpool originally. To be honest I'd try Liverpool too. What's the occasion?

Wedding first week in October. Bit of an ex. Lots of people I haven't seen in ages. Pre dc. Must look hot

You wanting elegant dress or trouser suit or maxi...?

Sexy elegant dress. With attitude but not cheap iykwim

What size are you (if you don't mind sharing), height and are you pear, hourglass etc....?!

5'7 ish size 12, loose tummy small boobs, good legs

Thanks a mill for your help fanny

If I were you I'd go for amazing shoes and jewellery and simple but stunningly sexy fitted dress. Let me have a think where I've seen nice dresses recently.... Any particular colour?

Have a gander on net-a-porter at shoes. I'll be honest - I've been to couple weddings recently and some of the women have had dresses worth £££ and looked no better than anyone else however good shoes.... Worth the money IMO. A dress from high end high street which maybe you have tailored to you by dressmaker so it fits like a glove will be just as good.

I like bright bold colours. Not cream with it being a wedding. I LOVE shoes

Btw the shoes need to be strapped on or else I can't walk in them

Now if we're discussing strap ons....

I'll have a little think. I was looking at dresses the other day and to be honest, there's not much about - all a bit "meh"

Exactly. So so dull. And just boring. Thanks

Don't forget me!

I've been trying to think of boutiques in Manchester - there must be some but can't think of any! You could try House of Fraser and I'd go to Reiss if I wasn't worried about the cost. Hope you find that dress! :)

Already tried reiss. Only one I half liked sat wrong on my tummy. ARGH! where have all the non chain shops gone??