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Quick poll, is this dress ugly or beautiful?

32 replies

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:07

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eight/Dresses/Blenheim-Print-Dress/201856402

I can't make up my mind, veering towards ugly...

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bishboschone · 24/09/2012 21:10

Hideous

racingheart · 24/09/2012 21:10

Depends. If you are going to a 50s style dance, it's perfect. But it's very theatrical. Might not get more than one wear.

notMarlene · 24/09/2012 21:11

The shape is great, the dress is awful!

does this appeal?

lurkingaround · 24/09/2012 21:11

Not keen, I'm afraid.

showtunesgirl · 24/09/2012 21:11

Wrong!

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:15

Good, my fashion radar is not too off.

Idly browsing for something for a school reunion. I want to look amazing, but that I haven't tried too hard. Sexy but not obvious/flesh exposing. Successful but young and carefree. Stylish but edgy.

Oh, and thin.

Not too much to ask is it Grin

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UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:16

NotMarlene, lovely dress, lovely colour but my boobs would look huge in that. Great site though.

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winnybella · 24/09/2012 21:17

Hideous.

amothersplaceisinthewrong · 24/09/2012 21:19

Great cushion cover

notMarlene · 24/09/2012 21:19

Ah, right, school reunion. I thought we were in wedding territory!

I'd say black trousers, black top, fabulous shoes, amazing bag, fresh from the hairdresser hair and a subtle manicure. Oh, and a damned good bra.

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:26

amothersplaceisinthewrong Grin

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Snog · 24/09/2012 21:31

I really like the dress, but it doesn't fit the "not trying too hard" brief for me.

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:31

You are right notMarlene. Shoes / bag / hair / nails / bra and spanx are key.

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ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 24/09/2012 21:32

I'm going against the grain and saying its absolutely beautiful. I might even treat myself!

Pollykitten · 24/09/2012 21:35

Oh god sorry but it's vile! Shiniy, busy, awful! Just too like a quality street wrapper!

Fozzleyplum · 24/09/2012 21:35

Not horrendous - but too much going on IYSWIM

Pollykitten · 24/09/2012 21:37

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Mary+Portas+Siren+dress/161776178,default,pd.html

the cut of this is lovely - a bit like Roland Mouret...

Rexy · 24/09/2012 21:40

I sa it yesterday and think its lovely especially irl

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 21:48

Ooh Polly,

Have just clicked "add to basket". Reduced from £150 to £45 :)

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Oneflipflop · 24/09/2012 21:49

Too busy.

Takver · 24/09/2012 21:58

Too late, but I love Get Cutie. I have one of their short cap sleeve dresses and its the once piece of clothing that people always admire/want to know where it came from.

Pollykitten · 24/09/2012 22:12

I got the same bargain - LOVE it! Glam and not trying too hard - hope you have a fab reunion!

Mollydoggerson · 24/09/2012 22:13

Ugly

UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 24/09/2012 22:19

Polly, you'd better not be there wearing the same dress Grin

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BiggerAndBadder · 24/09/2012 22:25

okay Polly love love it
i could be am 8 or a 10
depending how big or small it comes
read small as h and m sizes!

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