A dress with sleeves. Can you find one for dd's christening?

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Whenisitmysleepytime · 20/11/2011 20:28

Dd gets christened in 2 weeks and I neeeeed something to wear.
I can see plenty of things that look ok but all are sleeveless. Not great for a chilly church in December.

Can you find me something?
I've got a v tight budget as maternity leave pay is not great. I'd like to look fab but not too dressy/ OTT as I am more comfortable that way.

I will be eternally grateful! :)

I'm 5foot 2, size 10 (maybe nearer 12 bottom), short legs, fair skin, dark cropped hair

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HerdOfTinyElephants · 20/11/2011 20:43

What about Warehouse (they have a few things that might do -- see here or here, for example.

brighthair · 20/11/2011 20:56

Saw a lovely purple wallis one in a magazine today

RachelHRD · 20/11/2011 22:21

This is nice and these from Boden are lovely.

tethersend · 20/11/2011 22:37

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Whenisitmysleepytime · 21/11/2011 12:39

Oh you're all lovely but I don't like any of them! Sorry

The Boden one is closest but too ££.
A wrap dress is not very me - I've never found one that suited as they either didn't fit across the (limited) chest or hips or was too long.

Any other thoughts? Don't blame you if you wash your hand of me!

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bridgeandbow · 21/11/2011 13:07

Some M&S ones...

lace
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Whenisitmysleepytime · 21/11/2011 13:17

Thanks bridge!
Those m&s ones will be too long on me.

I usually need a waist to give me some shape as my chest is rather deflated since dd.

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RachelHRD · 21/11/2011 14:18

There is 10% off and free delivery at Boden at the mo if that helps. Is that thes sort of style you like? Do you prefer patterned rather than plain? Knee length, straight or flared - might help us get an idea of what you like!!

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Whenisitmysleepytime · 21/11/2011 14:28

Thanks Rachel!
I like patterns, knee length or higher as I do have diddy legs! :)
A definite waist helps too otherwise i look a bit blocky

I tend to go for more flared skirts - looking at my wardrobe. A straight skirt would be ok but I do have a bit of a squishy tummy and as we're having a big meal after I won't be able to wear control pants to hold it all in!