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Could you help me find the perfect lbd?

15 replies

jellybelly101 · 03/10/2011 15:13

I'm after a smart / casual little black dress for work or casual drink wear.

Not too short, just about the knee if possible.

I'm a size 14 with bingo wings so need a bit if sleeve. Big of nork so I can't wear a neckline which is too high.

Has anyone seen anything good recently? My budget is around the £80 mark.

Thanks for your help.

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Byeckerslike · 03/10/2011 15:15

Ooh, watching, you could be me! Ill have a look and report back

Byeckerslike · 03/10/2011 15:32

Found this so far, Checked john lewis but nothing stood out, even this is average....

Byeckerslike · 03/10/2011 15:34

Ooh i like this

On the right lines?

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jellybelly101 · 03/10/2011 16:27

hummmm... I'm not loving either (but thanks for looking!) The first is a bit casual and the second a bit clingy...

Ohh i'm a fussy one.

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madammecholet · 03/10/2011 16:38

I have this one which is suprisingly NOT clingy.. asos ponti it is fairly structured and holds everything in nicely, and after 2 children I am no waif...

I have worn it many times.

Another personal fav is the Isabella Oliver wrap I have it in black, lovely weight jersey and you can dress up with heels/ earrings and a leopard clutch or down with boots....

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 16:41

have you tried phase eight here or a bit more here??

tethersend · 03/10/2011 16:43

zara

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 16:45

Complete bargain here Twentty8twelve at The Outnet or this one here and here

OK i'm going now before I spend money at The Outnet...:)

tethersend · 03/10/2011 16:48

zara again

Byeckerslike · 03/10/2011 16:49

Ooh madame, the asos ponti is gorgeous!

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 16:52

Its ver ver flattering in black too byeckerslike and cheap!! (always a good combo)...

Byeckerslike · 03/10/2011 22:11

Waaaaah its sold out in every size but 18 :(

I was going to order it, now... Should i get another colour (red) or will i regret it?

Also what is sizing like?

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 22:27

Siziing it pretty spot on, id get one quick as you can always send it back ....this is freaky tonight - I linked to an Oushka bag earlier and its now sold out and now this! I'm going to PM in future!! :)

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 22:29

also this one www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Ponti-Pencil-Dress-with-Seam-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1360502&SearchQuery=ponti%20dress&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Redwww.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Ponti-Pencil-Dress-with-Seam-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1360502&SearchQuery=ponti%20dress&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red in red or cafe creme...]]

madammecholet · 03/10/2011 22:30

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Ponti-Pencil-Dress-with-Seam-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1360502&SearchQuery=ponti%20dress&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Redwww.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Ponti-Pencil-Dress-with-Seam-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1360502&SearchQuery=ponti%20dress&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in red or cafe creme...

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