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Please help me find this dress (and save my marriage...)

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BlameItOnTheBogey · 27/07/2013 00:09

Before I start, I have PMT. I am not AT ALL rational today.

I have a brilliant dress. It is my pride and joy. It doesn't look anything special off but it really, really fits me when it is on. It's great for work and it works for evening events too. I only bought it recently and all in all it is the perfect dress for me.

I asked DH to take it to the dry cleaners when he was dropping his suits off. I saw him leave with the clothes in the boot of the car. Then he stopped got out and reclosed the boot. Then he did it again, giving it a good slam. Note to DH: if the boot isn't closing, it's likely to be because there is something blocking it. The solution is to move the item and not try and force the boot to close over it. The result is that the dress is ripped in 3 places and the repair shop says there is no way to rescue it. I have a whole capsule wardrobe - and this dress is a KEY part of it. PLEASE, please can you help me try and find it in a size 8. I've looked everywhere and I can find a 6 or a 10 but no 8's anywhere. But I know mumsnet is magic and that you can work wonders. I promise a large glass of wine to anyone who can help.

The dress in question is the LK Bennett Allina dress. Link here

Thank you!!!

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NomDeOrdinateur · 27/07/2013 01:17

Bad luck Sad. I'd buy a 10 while it's still available, and get it taken in professionally. That way, it'll probably fit you even better than the original and remove the risk of ending up without a dress.

Rummikub · 27/07/2013 01:25

It says 1 size 8 left on that link...

Rummikub · 27/07/2013 01:26

Oh us 8. Sorry.

BlameItOnTheBogey · 27/07/2013 01:26

Thanks both for looking. Sorry should have mentioned that the link is to a US site and so the size 8 is actually a 12. I'd need a 4 from that site but an 8 from UK sites....

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AngusAndElspethsThistleWhistle · 27/07/2013 05:12

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sedgieloo · 27/07/2013 12:05

Email lk bennett via their uk website. If another store has it. They will post it. They charge loads for posting in this situation but still. This was my experience just a few weeks ago.

BlameItOnTheBogey · 27/07/2013 13:02

Thanks Angus - have asked everyone I know whether they have plans to go through heathrow but no luck!

Sedgie - that's great to know. I emailed them with my tale of woe last night so fingers crossed that they can track it down....

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primallass · 27/07/2013 13:55

Book a cheap flight through Heathrow?

bishboschone · 27/07/2013 14:44

Call the heathrow store ..they may be able to sell it to you non tax free. I'm my experience high end high street stores are very helpful and I'm sure thy will find you one.

CommanderShepard · 27/07/2013 22:05

Are you anywhere near Bicester Village? Would they be able to help?

I am going through Heathrow this week, as it happens, but T5 :(

CeliaFate · 28/07/2013 10:19

I'd tweet them as well. Good luck!

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