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

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Chocamochalatte · 03/12/2011 21:21

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 :)

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Cybbo · 04/12/2011 14:54

FORGET THE FLOOR LENGTH

You wont wear it again

BUY THIS
[[http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=3852108&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=228107&parent_categoryId=226988&pageSize=200
and you can't go wrong]]

WhatsWrongWithYou · 04/12/2011 17:26

Or this, if you're not a size 6 Grin.

WhatsWrongWithYou · 04/12/2011 17:27

Sorry, forgot to paste: here.

seb1 · 04/12/2011 17:36

available in size 12

WhatsWrongWithYou · 04/12/2011 17:38

Lots of pwetty dwesses at Dotty P's.

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:18

Cybbo, I loooooove that one, unfortunately I'm choosing maxi out of need not choice :( I have had numerous DVTs which have left my legs swollen and covered in varicose veins (not a great look in your thirties) even tights do not disguise them...

Whatswrong, I also love the lace one :(

Ok, I'll link to the kind of ones I like if price was no object... Thank you all for all your help, you're all so kind :)

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:24

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Anoushka+G+Ruby+Dress/151813164,default,pd.html

Sorry, going have to do this one at a time as on iPhone...

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seb1 · 04/12/2011 18:26

red maxi

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seb1 · 04/12/2011 18:28

a bit above budget

KatyMac · 04/12/2011 18:29

this
this

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WhatsWrongWithYou · 04/12/2011 18:34

Bandeau is always good for an hourglass.

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:37

Seb, I'm sorry, I don't like the shape if that one...

Katy, I'm tempted by the second one but not sure about the colour...

Tmmj, I'm worried that anything I get from eBay won't arrive in time... (I was also worried about spending money and getting something that didn't fit)

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:39

Whatswrong, I do like that :) I'm going to have find a bit more cash aren't I?

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:41

Ooh Seb I like the black one that you linked to! I do need to find some more money from somewhere...

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PastGrace · 04/12/2011 18:46

New Look and
New Look 2 are similar-ish to your Aztek Drape link

Is this the right idea?

tethersjinglebellend · 04/12/2011 18:46

Have we had this one?

KatyMac · 04/12/2011 18:47

found it I think

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:50

Those New Look ones are ok, but something is just not doing it for me... I'm a lost cause, sorry, it would be alot easier with a little more money, thank you ll for your ideas, it is appreciated, I don't mean to sound ungrateful :(

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PastGrace · 04/12/2011 18:51

I wouldn't be comfortable in a jumpsuit, but if you'd prefer trousers...
Peacocks black
Peacocks colour block

I also like this one but suspect it's not your thing?

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Chocamochalatte · 04/12/2011 18:53

OMG!! Katy I think I love you!! I thought I'd seen everything ion Dorothy Perkins!!! That is perfect Grin Thanks

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