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Have you found the perfect party dress? Do share...

168 replies

NancyMumsnet · 23/11/2012 15:58

We're trying to compile a list of your most coveted Christmas and New Year party dresses and outfits in time for the festive season, and we'd really appreciate your help - so if there's something you've spotted while out and about or while browsing online, please post the link here and we'll pick some of the most popular ones.

This is thread for genuine MNers to post genuine recommendations. Please don't break our Talk Guidlines by posting spam...

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BIWI · 26/11/2012 13:09

Dress

BIWI · 26/11/2012 13:09

That's really weird - they are showing now!

BIWI · 26/11/2012 13:10

Both from Debenhams, and both reduced.

GlaikitFizzog · 26/11/2012 13:18

Pics take a minute or so to upload once posted! Mnhq should add w wee warning about it!

My sister has that dress BIWI! It is georgous!

GlaikitFizzog · 26/11/2012 13:19

Georgous?? Gorgeous

garlicbaguette · 26/11/2012 13:36

That's luffly, BIWI :) Not surprised it's sold out!

I got this, in red though. The fabric's a bit low-budget, but the cut's brilliant for those of us with excessive waistline lard Wink

Chopsypie · 26/11/2012 13:38

This is mine, from Dorothy Perkins. Needs big industrial strength stomch holding in pants though, to iron out my lumps and bumps

I really love it, it gives me a nice shape, shows a hint of boob and isnt too short or too long. It is ina weird neoprene type fabric though

AWimbaWay · 26/11/2012 13:46

I love this jigsaw beaded dress, but sadly, or luckily as it was very expensive, it appears to be sold out now,

AWimbaWay · 26/11/2012 13:46

I also want this Reiss one.

Piccalilli2 · 26/11/2012 14:21

Warehouse have one which is similar to that Jigsaw one, it's £80.

I love the Coast Telina dress here - just wish I'd bought it when John Lewis had 20% off, not sure I can justify it at full price

NancyMumsnet · 26/11/2012 14:38

Lovely photos and suggestions! Please do keep them coming - all very gratefully received.

Although as an afterthought, we should have added that along with the photos, please don't forget to post a link to the dress too (or we can't see where it's from!)

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AWimbaWay · 26/11/2012 14:39

Have just had a nosey on the warehouse website and can't spot any similar to the jigsaw one?

I guess this H&M dress is similar but I really don't like it, just looks cheap (fair enough, at £29.99 it is!)

In real life the jigsaw dress is stunning, really intricate beading, great cut and hangs beautifully.

AWimbaWay · 26/11/2012 14:42

reiss dress pictured above

TheyCallMeStacey · 26/11/2012 14:54

Have just bought this from Monsoon:
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_11,mon_11.1/2531830108

garlicbaubles · 26/11/2012 14:58

That Jigsaw dress was fabulous. I've got a Warehouse top with the same heavy beading, but there's nothing on their website for this year.

Monsoon have got a nice sequinned, fringed, cream mini flapper dress at only £249

pommedechocolat · 26/11/2012 15:20

www.day.dk/uk/uk/day/night-fine-velvet_1107472/1107473?navId=95

I want this one...

No idea how to do a picture...

maldivemoment · 26/11/2012 16:02

This thread is making me Envy & Sad.

I have two scrumptious, adorable, delightful, beautiful little ones. One is 3 and the other is 4 months and I'm breastfeeding. This (small children and breastfeeding) means there will be no sparkly-bubbles-a-plenty-parties for me this Christmas.
To make this even more pathetic I saw some LOVELY dresses in my local charity shops today Shock (can't link, for obvious reasons!).

Sorry to hijack. As you were...

FrameyMcFrame · 26/11/2012 16:30

How do you do those picture things???

overmydeadbody · 26/11/2012 16:39

my dress from French Connection

KatoPotatoHoHo · 26/11/2012 16:39

Super Sparkly Bobby Dazzler! TopShop

poorbuthappy · 26/11/2012 17:05

Once more with link.

www.coast-stores.com/sturani-dress/dresses/coast/fcp-product/2224799445#BVRRWidgetID

BIWI · 26/11/2012 17:06

You save the image from the website (or take a picture of your dress) and then when you post, in the posting box there's a 'choose file' button that allows you to upload your picture.

Ummofumbridge · 26/11/2012 17:52

I covet this dress. I have nowhere to wear it and no funds to buy it but it's perfect!

Ummofumbridge · 26/11/2012 17:53

linky

FrameyMcFrame · 26/11/2012 18:17

ohhh...I'll try it