I need a not too expensive "black tie" dress......

[seeker]

....for an old short wide person by next Saturday. Any ideas?

Debenhams has a great sale on...here are some I picked for under £50 that you might want to consider?

draped halter black
red/black/white
pink twist front
print chiffon
black maxi
blue satin
purple chiffon
black one shoulder
pink colourblock

Do you want long or knee length? And what colours/shapes do you like/suit?

House of Fraser have a great sale on. Give us some more details

Thank you! Faux fox- I love the black maxi one but they've only got it left in a 6! :( I think I'm too old for most of the others.

I'd like long- but I don't think I've got time to have anything taken up, and they will undoubtedly be too long for me- i'm only 5'4! Mid calf is my favourite length..

I'm a Monsoon-y type, I think, if that helps.

Seeker, I have [[http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/French+Connection+Penny%60s+party+dress/145978689,default,pd.html this dress].

Am a short person too. It comes to my knee. Very slimming and forgiving with those little ruffles.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/French+Connection+Penny%60s+party+dress/145978689,default,pd.html

this is nice

grey - maybe? if your not norky
cream - topshop, of all places

This dress from John Lewis is really flattering (and is also available as a maxi).

black petite length maxi next
oasis black maxi
chocolate maxi kaliko
and in a wrap style
black chiffon maxi

gorgeous coast £89 size 18 only
phase 8 cheap in pink, £59 in navy £79 in black

Hobbs outlet online. Lots to look at! Next day delivery not as eye watering as many and you can return in store. I've always done well there. Oh and very Ebay-able

Here

Here

Here

Here

Here

Here

Try tk maxx.

Got a lovely midnight blue body con one shouldered number for £40. Looked awful on hanger but once on it was gorgeous.
Got loads of compliments on it.

Thqnk you all. Still looking through. Although if you could seem me, the idea of me in a " a lovely midnight blue body con one shouldered number" might make you feel a little queasy........!

c'mon give ua the low down - age, clouring, dress size (sales), good bits, bad bits, the sort of colours you like and budget.

Seeker will go to the ball

Oh yeah and do you have any good bags /shoes we can look for something to go with?

Seeker - I'm no spring chicken or at least don't feel like it.

There are loads of dresses out there for all shapes and sizes.

What age, size, colouring are you?

Will try and help.

The short version of this? Still quite a few sizes left in som e of the colours. Probably about mid calf on you.

maybe? (3rd colour option here)