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Can you find me a beautiful (non strapless) dress like this.. Please thank you lots

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 10:11

Ok so I am stil searching for a dress for charideeeee ball.

I fecking hate strapless of which there seems to be an abundance. I have good boobs. I do not look good in strapless.. All arns and back and everything.

I love this. I don't however want to spend £300.. Don't think the resale value Woyld be great either.

Sonething with good cleavage opportunities, that's going to make me look slim and beautiful (oh the irony)

Am 5"1 and a 14. Would prefer long bit happy with knee length.

Thank you!

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Curtsey · 07/02/2013 10:44

There are lots of cheapo cowl-back styles on ASOS. There's a similiar Ghost number for about £200, and it looks fine, but IMHO not a patch on that Biba, which I actually think is stunning and would be a forever dress that would for all smart/formal occasions.

So the question is: can you afford it but don't want to pay that much, or is it not possible to pay that much. Also: have you tried it on yet?

landofsoapandglory · 07/02/2013 10:44

this

this

this

I have used them a few times in the past. The quality is really good TBH, they delivery is swift, but You do need to size up though.

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 11:03

Could possibly afford Biba.. Just don't know whether I would wear it again.. Don't get to go to many "formal" events?

Haven't dared order it incase I fall even more in love.. Hypothetically speaking.. Which colour? Red navy or black? Have dark brown hair

Also at 5"1 am I going to look swamped in a long dress?

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hellocatty · 07/02/2013 11:11

that dress is stunning - in any colour but probably not navy with dark brown hair.
Maybe you could cut it to knee length to get more use out of it after the "event"???

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 11:13

No no no no

You were supposed to find me a more beautiful version for 50p... Not encourage me to buy it! Grin

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Curtsey · 07/02/2013 11:56

Probably black Wink and don't cut it....

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 12:29

If I got black I have shoes.. And a bag.. So would save on them.. Hypothetically speaking

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Original poster
Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 12:53

is this a great alternative or a cheap copy?

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redmayneslips · 07/02/2013 15:31

It's a cheap copy, and not nearly as nice as the original.
If you can afford it, go for it, it is a classic and you will be able to wear it again or sell it on ebay. You know you will feel a million dollars in it on the night.

Will it be too long though? I see you are not tall..

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 16:54

You are right.

It's quote w posh do. Am going alone as have just split up with boyf so I want to feel a million dollars. and bag a millionaire-- Grin

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 18:02

"Quite"

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tethersend · 07/02/2013 22:06

How about:

this

this

this

this

doorbellringer · 07/02/2013 22:14

tethersend ooh love all of them. Well done! Think 1st and 4th are even nicer than original OP choice.

ThatVikRinA22 · 07/02/2013 22:21

this site may be of use.....

www.morilee.co.uk/products/70637/ lots and lots of evening wear and many different collections.

found it looking for prom dresses for dd.....

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Geordieminx · 07/02/2013 22:31

They are fab tethers!

Hadnt heard of that site before

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