Black tie 'do' on Friday, no dress and a budget of

[Chocamochalatte]

Approx £30 :(

Everyone else is spending loads on new dresses, I went shopping today and couldn't find a thing.. Don't really want to buy something I wouldn't wear again... Need something long, pref floor length, I'm a size 12 and 5ft 6" if you think you can help?!

TIA :)

Black wet look skinnies to a black tie do? Even I know that's wrong!

this?

You could get a further 10% off too.

You could do a jumpsuit:

DP

Boohoo

Asos

Oli Corsage
Oli Diamante
Both between £30 and £40, but free delivery and I'm pretty sure they pick up the item if you want to return it.

Quite a few in New Look

If you're not afraid of colour. No size 12 on website but might be worth calling around if you like it

I need to go to bed...

Don't be ridiculous cat, of course you can go in jumpsuit- a tuxedo one with a blazer will look more elegant than a flammable dress

Have you tried ebay? I have sold lots of evening dresses on there in the past, although don't have any left to help you out I'm afraid.

I'm afraid I don't like the blue Dash one :( what is wrong with me? I don't like any, none of them are 'me'... I've tried eBay loads of lovely shorter dresses but as soon as you get to maxi a) they get really expensive or b) they get frumpy :(

Maybe it will just be easier not to go... I'll have one more look today and link to any thing I find (promise not to think about the skinnies again )

Okay...... What do you all think to this: www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in/cassie-chiffon-long-sleeved-side-split-maxi-dress/invt/azz71673/ ???

Could you post a couple of dresses you like regardless of the cost so people can see your 'style'?

I like this
stripes
more stripes
crochet
slinky

I think we have different taste as I couldn't cope with all that material on the one you like

Nice one from New Look

too saucy for black tie?

OP, can you not borrow one from a friend or relative? Maybe someone on here could lend you one!! Where are you based? If you're near me (Berkshire) I've got a full-length dark blue fully beaded evening dress which you could borrow!

River Island

another River Island

Just bought 2 beautiful black tie dresses for under £25 at Oxfam as I couldn't decide which I liked the most. One was £15 the other under £10.

No one need know

only 19 quid www.tkmaxx.com/dresses/single-shoulder-black-evening-dress/invt/53037462

29 pounds and very very glam www.tkmaxx.com/dresses/turquoise-satin-halterneck-gown/invt/53044582

Why have you decided you need a maxi? I don't think black tie these days necessarily means floor length - cocktail dresses always seem to be out in abundance.
I know I'd struggle to feel like 'me' in a maxi - they swamp me and I look frumpy.
Bit more expensive, but would you wear something like this?
If so, I'm sure the likes of New Look will have a cheaper version.

Black lace.

River island

Asos

That Oasis one is lovely.