I think I'm in love ...!

[ooer]

... with this dress

and I am 48. Tell me, is it hopeless? Am I doomed? Can't think of many "occasions" to wear it to, maybe my most pressing problem.

It's definitely not too young, if you were worried?

that is not too my taste!! and that is all i can say without being to rude

It's a beautifully made dress but I'm biased :-)

Its gorgeous but holy hell £299 or did I read it wrong

I don't think its gorgeous enough for 300 squid

I think it's gorgeous- buy it! Aswell as glamming it up for parties/dinner dates you could also team with opaques and ankle boots, then it would be great for lunch out with friends etc too. I think it's a multi purpose dress you wouldn't regret buying!

Wait, that baby is bound to end up on the sale rack

Have you tried it on?

That's a lovely dress, buy it!

I really do hate flower prints - sorry. I think it looks cheap, whereas it is SO eye-watering expensive

It's beautiful but vv expensive...have you looked for a cheaper alternative or is £ not the problem?

Thanks all - £ is definitely the problem - thing is I do have the money, but I have never spent so much on any item of clothing except my wedding dress [and my mum paid for that!]

It's made of silk and I fear I will be stretching credulity by wearing it on daytime outings... especially as I live in a country town where wellies and quilted jackets are standard daywear!

I haven't tried it on - don't get much opportunity to go up to the city but next time I am there I will. Hopefully at that point it will not suit me at all and the magic will be broken! [bit like falling in love with someone online?]

Does anyone know of anything similar but cheaper? I really like the floral burst in the middle, it's a bit baroque in a way or kindof "still life". I suit black and contrasty things.

Thanks for all your comments (even the people who don't like it!) and please keep holding my hand through this!

I've a couple of dresses quite similar in style to this, both from Mint Velvet last year. Might be worth checking the MV website out, their dresses are typically about £90

How much!