Ball.

[Smurfgirl]

I am going to the end of year university ball. Again.

I am 5'3" and size 16/18. Big norks, fat tummy, nice legs. I don't wear heels. So over the whole ball gown thing. Am afraid I will look like a bit fat ugly frump.

I live in Hull mostly. The dress sounds nice

Coast is beautiful but I think maybe a bit too expensive (and am I too fat )

Was thinking nice fluffy skirt (monsoon?) ballet shoes and plain top?

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the l;ast balck one you could wear with flat s non

you could also try a hire shop

on the coast site
sorry am denitting and mnin at same time

yes am coast obsessed thihk it fills a gap in market very well

i like coast too but its expensive

but lovley

gpt my dres sin wardrobe waiting

Nailpolish hire is usually about £90! I went once to a hire shop and she kept going on about how bigger girls needed dark colours blah blahhhhh. I like some of the princples ones, but def need structure to hide tummy.

Cod I can't afford £180 on a dress. They have some lovely skirts but £100 is far too much for me!

Not being funny - but what about second hand shop or vintage stall (like Camden Lock) or charity shop. How long have you got to keep looking? Or ebay? What about ebay?

Would like to do outfit for about £80...

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oh god odnt go
or wear jeans
no one cares when youa re actually there iirc

They're ok Smrf, but not very bally....

Am def going dp has bought tickets!

Are you from Surrey?

lol

oh god smurfy this is a hassle
cant oyu pserusade him to flog ema dn go out together and get balddered

Tinker I am from Hull.

Cod I have to go, is dp and close friends final yrs at uni. It will be good, think may go with f it attitude. The drahhhma students always dress casual so you can get away with it.

Am obv going to get v.drunk. Am student.

No don't wear the M&s stuff. I wonder if there is anyone on MN who coudllend you

have started you a thread

i was wondering that too

Oh, I have something maybe.

I'm not the same build as you at all, but was 18 when wore ballgowns.

Will look at options.

I do still have something.

White skirt, layers. Starts empiry, if I remember rightly.

Top is black, deepish V in front, very deep V in back, net sorts of sleeves. Sequins etc. Black beads hanging down over white bits, iyswim.

Not sure about length, will check where it comes to on me.

Deepish V would be quite alarming with big norks, but possibly in a good way?

Would be ok with flats, I'd think. Ballet shoes etc.

Let me know if this appeals, I can take a picture of it for you.

Picture would be lovely! So kind!

Have you tried hiring one?
Got details of a hire firm from yellow pages one year - had a huge selection - maybe worth a try.