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Help me find the worst / tackiest dress you can on e-bay....

66 replies

Unity · 07/04/2006 19:27

I got this email from a friend inviting us to their wedding and thought you might like to help me find the worst dresses possible............

X AND I ARE GETTING MARRIED!

We are planning to have a very small ceremony, mainly family, on x date, and then, by no coincidence on what would have been Glastonbury
weekend 24th/25th June, we're having a mini festival down on the Isle of
Wight - to which you are all expected to attend! As with all good festivals
there will be music, dancing, camping, silly games and plenty of messy
merriment.

The dress is "Oxfam Wedding Outfits" - the more changes the better, so start
keeping an eye out for £2 fancy frocks and suits you can trash. X has
already found a full frilly wedding dress on e-bay for £2.50 (no photo)
which I can't wait to see with a pair of wellies.

A bus will be leaving a central London location on Saturday morning,
returning Sunday evening (with the driver ideally having a good sense of
humour), so once I know you're coming, all you will have to do is board with
your tents and a small number of items I will list in short time... There
will also be pick-up points at other locations for those of you not from
London.

OP posts:
Unity · 07/04/2006 19:31

Oh and it needs to be a size 14.

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Whizzz · 07/04/2006 19:34

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LADIES-GIRLS-SPORT-DRESS-BNWT-SIZE-14-UK_W0QQitemZ9304163921QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\bargain}

Unity · 07/04/2006 19:39

Vicky Pollard eat your heart out.
Yeah but no but yeah but!

Keep them coming.

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Carmenere · 07/04/2006 19:45

I have to say I like the sound of your mates Grin

Whizzz · 07/04/2006 19:45

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Little-Black-Dress-lycra-Size-12-14_W0QQitemZ9306232812QQcategoryZ58377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\blimey}

Whizzz · 07/04/2006 19:47

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Evening-dress-gown-silver-grey-size-12-14_W0QQitemZ9305328733QQcategoryZ58444QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\this?}

(hope its not being sold by a MNetter Grin

Nbg · 07/04/2006 19:49

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mark-one-summer-dress-check-pattern-easter-gift-size-14_W0QQitemZ9304127437QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Be quick though!}

Whizzz · 07/04/2006 19:50

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mark-one-summer-dress-check-pattern-easter-gift-size-14_W0QQitemZ9304127437QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\hear those bagpipes}

Whizzz · 07/04/2006 19:50

SPOOKY !

Nbg · 07/04/2006 19:51

Shock Grin

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Joseph-Ribkoff-Sexy-Black-White-Dress-Size-14_W0QQitemZ9304192454QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Here's another beauty}

spidermama · 07/04/2006 19:53

Clarsy!

Nbg · 07/04/2006 19:54

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAURA-ASHLEY-VINTAGE-PINK-DRESS-AND-BOLERO-SIZE-14_W0QQitemZ9306111463QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Vintage my arse. Grim yes!}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 19:55

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GORGEOUS-Blue-Print-Short-Sleeve-Dress-Size-14-NEW_W0QQitemZ9306116369QQcategoryZ58444QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Just the right price and would look sublime with a pair of frog wellies}

spidermama · 07/04/2006 19:58

Yikes! That Laura Ashley dress is a fright and no mistake.

Nbg · 07/04/2006 19:58

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SALMON-PINK-BRIDESMAIDS-DRESS-SIZE-12-14-BARGAIN_W0QQitemZ8274669176QQcategoryZ3262QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\You'll be transformed into boy george if you wear this}

gladbag · 07/04/2006 20:15

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/440-NEW-MUST-HAVE-CHANTELLE-PINK-TUTU-DRESS-SIZE-12_W0QQitemZ9301599944QQcategoryZ3016QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem\As worn by Big Brother's Chantelle......now there's a recommendation....and under a tenner....not in a 14 though......shame....}

Unity · 07/04/2006 20:16

Loving it!
Would love that Laura Ashley one, for thisevent only mind, you get me, but bids are over a tenner Shock

How about this \link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-1970S-BEADED-WRAP-STYLE-DRESS-JACK-BRYAN-14-16_W0QQitemZ8402234173QQcategoryZ38568QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\beauty}

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Unity · 07/04/2006 20:18

PMSL at the Chantelle dress! Grin

And that bridesmaid dress is fab as well.
Oh this will be fun!

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Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:24

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GORGEOUS-DOROTHY-PERKINS-LIGHT-GREEN-DRESS-SIZE-14_W0QQitemZ9305369772QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\A bit of 80's maternity going on here}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:25

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sexy-Waterprint-Mini-Dress-Size-14-BNWT_W0QQitemZ9305434195QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Sexy? Hmmmmm}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:27

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUNGAREE-SHORTS-DRESS-SIZE-14-BNWT_W0QQitemZ9307041429QQcategoryZ58454QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\You'll be class on legs in this}

gladbag · 07/04/2006 20:28

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOP-SHOP-FLORAL-DRESS-SIZE-14_W0QQitemZ9306900567QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting\This has padded shoulders with a floral design, and has apparently been 'rarely worn'.....I wonder why?}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:29

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Super-Sequined-Party-Dress-Size-14_W0QQitemZ9305631095QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\I think this is an early 90's C&A party piece}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:30

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAURA-ASHLEY-Vintage-Print-Dress-Size-14_W0QQitemZ9305638584QQcategoryZ58377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Another Laura Ashley beauty but cheaper!}

Nbg · 07/04/2006 20:33

\link{http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEAUTIFUL-HANDMADE-TAFFETA-WEDDING-DRESS-SIZE-12-14_W0QQitemZ8273746409QQcategoryZ46510QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\Carry on the wedding theme}