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Need a beautiful dress...

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ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 12:02

Am getting married in Jan in a small informal ceremony, don't want a wedding dress just a beautiful dress as for once I can spend actual money!!! I am big busted at the moment an H cup (breastfeeding) will probably still be bfing in Jan but hopefully will be slightly smaller again...so that rules out anything too low cut, am about a size 12 and 5'3 so there is a constant risk of looking squat...now link me..

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TethHearseEnd · 26/10/2011 12:46

Whoa there!

First of all, congratulations Smile

Secondly, what's your budget?

Thirdly, what length sleeves and hemline would you like?

Fourthly, which colours do you want?

TethHearseEnd · 26/10/2011 12:48

I will suggest this though, because it's fab.

ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:20

Right I'm back! Damn 6 week old baby grabbing my mumsnet time..

Re shape of dress, something quite fitted I think as I have quite a small waist and big hips so in order not too look like a hobbit I try and accentuate that. I like emerald green dresses (have red hair) and also red dresses... budget wise not sure at the moment but would prefer not to go over £350... come on folks help me out!

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ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:22

oo that is a nice shape teth and v 'on trend'she says pretending to be knowledgable but I think the colour would drain me, I am very pale and uninteresting

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ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:23

or even ... she says pretending to be knowledgable

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TethHearseEnd · 26/10/2011 18:25

sleeves, length?

there are a lot of green dresses out there Grin

How's this one to start?

Creamcake1 · 26/10/2011 18:28

TKMaxx have some lovely dresses, you need to have a good look, your sure to find something there, usually good quality.

HettyAmaretti · 26/10/2011 18:33

verity also in red

Will have a look about after the DC are in bed. Tethers will probably have the perfect dress for you by then though.

TethHearseEnd · 26/10/2011 18:34

I need a little more to go on I think Grin

ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:36

length:either full length or calf length ish..don't mind sleeves or no sleeves but will be Feb probably so short sleaved may need some kind of wrap cardi type malarky.
Creamcake1 tkmaxxx scares me have I been a fool? Think that stylebop one will be a bit too low for my humoungous bazoomas..they'd be all over the shop

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noddyholder · 26/10/2011 18:37

this?

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/10/2011 18:39

red dress

noddyholder · 26/10/2011 18:40

this one I love it!More ££ but looks so elegant and could look great in a 40s style

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/10/2011 18:41

dvf

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/10/2011 18:42

dkny

ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:43

The nipped in waist is good but not sure about the flared skirt, I prefer a clingies more pencil-skirt shape or on a long dress this kind of shape love that dress but its a bit too much for an afternoon registery office type affair

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celticlassie · 26/10/2011 18:43

Also available in short.

ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:46

oo getting closer with the nigella dress but not sure about the diamantes and that almost looks too structured...sorry I'm being difficult aren't I Wink but this will be The Most Beautiful Dress Ever - it has been decided...

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MarshaBrady · 26/10/2011 18:49

nicer in the video red dress.

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/10/2011 18:52

davina in red

ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:53

like the net-a-porter one MrsC maybe a bit casual?

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ahhyesiseeyouvepooedonyourfoot · 26/10/2011 18:54

oooo the Davina one is lush...there's a possibility!

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celticlassie · 26/10/2011 18:54

this?

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/10/2011 18:54

I know its cream but nice