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Style guru's opinions please!

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alicemama · 05/06/2006 22:45

found this dress and thinking it would be nice for a do I have to go to soon with dh...and hopefully a bargain
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what do you think?
I'm size 18 with hips and big norks

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alicemama · 05/06/2006 22:46

Hooray!!!!! my link actually worked Grin

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moondog · 05/06/2006 22:47

Hmm,looks lie a late 80s sofa to me.
But oddly..could be fab too.
Hair?
Colouring?

bundle · 05/06/2006 22:48

don't like the big patterned thing at the bottom

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alicemama · 05/06/2006 22:48

Brown/copper curly hair and I'm quite fair.

Was thinking it might look cute with a little cardi or pashmina and kitten heel sandels??

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spacedonkey · 05/06/2006 22:49

I like it - very pretty

spacedonkey · 05/06/2006 22:51

although I should point out I'm not a style guru

Grin
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alicemama · 05/06/2006 22:53

everybody has more style than me at the moment...so that makes you a style guru in my eyesSmile

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moondog · 05/06/2006 22:56

That could work am..
Are you a sexy curvy type??
(Dear God,it sounds like I am coming onto you!)

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alicemama · 05/06/2006 22:59

I am quite curvy, can actually see a waist and altho have hips and big norks, my legs are quite nice...well i think?

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moondog · 05/06/2006 23:02

You can get away with a lot if you have shapely ankles. Grin

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alicemama · 05/06/2006 23:06

My mom and sister hate me as they have...dare I say it "chubby ankles"......and I don't!

Oh well they're both stick thin everywhere else where it counts

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MamaG · 05/06/2006 23:07

I really like the shape and colour, whcih I think will look fab on your shape, but I'm not overly keen on the big flowers...could look either fab or a bit rubbish

flutterbee · 05/06/2006 23:17

I think it's lovely and will be perfect with a little shrug.

collision · 05/06/2006 23:19

I think it could be lovely but it is a size 16 and you are an 18 so might not fit! (Sorry)

CountessDracula · 05/06/2006 23:26

yes but monsoon sizes huuuuge

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alicemama · 06/06/2006 12:33

Right decided on the dress, even if don't win off e-bay I think I'll get it from monsoon.....

No I need shoes!!!! I was thinking little kitten heel sandal or similar.....any ideas greatly appreciatedGrin

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LadyCodofCOdford · 06/06/2006 12:34

no not for a 18

LadyCodofCOdford · 06/06/2006 12:34

i9d not do straples ad iam a 12/14

wht on earth will you do with your boobs?
are your arms reallyhtin?

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alicemama · 06/06/2006 12:38

Arms are ok and bought a little crochet cardi/shrug to wear with it...I also have a very good strapless bra

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Beetroot · 06/06/2006 12:39

i think it will look terrble.

Big norks need support

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alicemama · 06/06/2006 12:41

Ok maybe I'll need help finding a dress as well thenSad......pleassseSmile

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LadyCodofCOdford · 06/06/2006 12:41

yes we will halp

whats the do

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alicemama · 06/06/2006 12:42

retirement do for dh's work... don't want to wear trousers tho.
perhaps the other dress will give you an idea of what I like...nothing too bling/ sequins tho

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MeAndMyBoy · 06/06/2006 12:43

Wow that's gorgeous would look lovely with a little cardi or pashmina :)

LadyCodofCOdford · 06/06/2006 12:47

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