Black tie crisis (sorry!!!) Is this any good ????

[Jammygal]

Have tried on dresses in my wardrobe and am suddenly feeling in need of something else.......

would this be smart enough in plum????

www.isabellaoliver.com/womens-clothing/uk/600/best-sellers/DR432.html#BVRRWidgetID

www.isabellaoliver.com/womens-clothing/uk/600/best-sellers/DR432.html#BVRRWidgetID

Sorry about above link!!! Thanks in advance!!!

I would say no, not for black tie. What's your size/colouring/budget?

Brunette, 12 on a good day ;) £50 -£100 Ty x

Lovely dress but not really black tie. If you want to wear a shorter dress it really needs to be sparkly or lace to get away with for black tie.

am possibly thinking of.........
www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/warehouse/Dresses/Sheer-Jersey-Maxi-Dress/201512050

How about something like this? I've bought several brand new dresses from ebay sellers and have never been disappointed. Last year I got a current season Monsoon dress for less than £60, which was £100 cheaper than the store price. If you search for a designer of your choice and specify brand new, you'll probably find something on there.

agree - nice dress but not black tie. Second one is better.

Ty for all your help keep em coming :)

I like the jersey maxi dress. Gorgeous and looks like you could also dress down with sandals for summer nights somewhere gorgeous.

I think that black tie generally means long evening gown. Having said that I saw this dress a few weeks ago and I really really want it!!! I keep going back to look at it!

black tie IS long, cocktail is short. smart/casual can be cocktail but black tie is long but some can get away with incredibly lovely trousers/chiffon type tops.

These are black tie dresses
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and here
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Yes, I agree with overthemill I have seen a couple of people wear short, fabulous cocktail gowns to black tie things, but personally I would always stick to long to be on the safe side.

Lots of lovely bargainous ones on the Debenhams website at the moment, at £100 or less.

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Ok, massive fail. Sorry. Anyway lots of nice ones on there.