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I rarely post in here but I've just bought a dress and it's perfect

47 replies

StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:14

here

I have NEVER (to my memory) bought a dress that looked nice on me. It's always been a case of picking the least worst. But I bought this one and it actually does look like it should. I love it!

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GobblersKnob · 29/07/2013 17:17

Oooh I like that a lot. You are going to have to give me your vitals to know fi it will be perfect on me though Wink

Are you by any chance 5'10", size 12, big tits, bit of a tummy? Grin

ShoeWhore · 29/07/2013 17:18

Gorgeous dress OP - I love it.

StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:21

5'8 to 5'9, size 12-14, small boobs, (more than a) bit of a tummy :o

Yet in the dress I am perfectly proportioned, with a flat(tish - it's a dress not a magic spell) tummy

I can't believe I've bought a dress that on me looks much like it does on the model, it's usually love the dress on the model, look like a sausage when I wear it :o

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BikeRunSki · 29/07/2013 17:22

That colour must look fabulous on you SPB.

GobblersKnob · 29/07/2013 17:24

That is close enough for me Stealth Grin

StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:24

thanks - I like getting compliments on a dress I've not even modelled :o
But I do love the colour, and you're right, with ginger hair I have to be careful about the colours I pick (or just not care, which is my usual attitude)

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StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:25

Did I mention it was 70% off
I should be on commission here

Oh BTW it has been washed and come through perfectly
(unless I put it on next tiem to find it's shrunk to a size 6!)

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GobblersKnob · 29/07/2013 17:25

Does it come up big or small? What size did you get?

StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:27

size 14, was just about perfect

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StealthPolarBear · 29/07/2013 17:28

if you're anywherenear me you're welcome to come and try it :o

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MrsCampbellBlack · 29/07/2013 17:32

Lovely dress and a bargain!

spicywalrus · 29/07/2013 17:35

Oooh that's lovely and a fab price!

MyChildDoesntNeedSleep · 29/07/2013 18:03

Great dress!

I recently bought a dress that I am so in love with I actually want to go back and buy another just in case anything happens to it. Can't find it online but it's from Topshop, one of their limited edition/boutiquey ones.

It's long, black, sleeveless, form-fitting with a slit up to the thigh. It's got lace paneling down both sides of your waist and on the back. I love, love, love it! So flattering....best dress I've ever bought, including my wedding dress! Damn, I think I WILL go back and get another! You know when you feel a dress was just made specially for you? Grin. Well, I don't know many people it would fit as I'm almost 5'10" and it's just the perfect length. Grin

changeforthebetter · 29/07/2013 18:20

That is lovely Smile

mirpuppet · 29/07/2013 18:47

Thanks -- I just ordered it on click and collect and will try it on in store on Wednesday.

And yes you should get commission.

BadgersRetreat · 29/07/2013 19:06

Right - bought!

that is perfect for a party i have to go to late summer. Saves me trawling round the shops...

i'm 5'8" and a size 14 so sounded good to me, and i love that colour. I'm blonde with a bit of a tan so should look good i reckon

thanks OP

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 29/07/2013 19:09

(StealthPolarBear here)
Wow I've sold two :o
MyChild, that dress sounds lovely, and I know what you mean about wanting another. I did panic when washing it in case it came out all misshapen!

LalyRawr · 29/07/2013 19:13

Make it three!

Have a wedding in September, sound similarly proportioned to you & hate dress shopping!

Secretswitch · 29/07/2013 19:14

Ohhhhh...lovely! I am trying to control my bitterness towards all you tall leggy things...

BadgersRetreat · 29/07/2013 19:16

SPB you should send this to HOF - they are probably wondering why so many frocks are suddenly disappearing off the online racks Grin

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 29/07/2013 19:16

I bought some silver shoes from M&S (autograph) to go with it if that helps :o

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 29/07/2013 19:17

Yes, I think I might, and ask for a discount towards another dress!

VivaLeBeaver · 29/07/2013 19:23

Mmm, if I hadn't recently developed terrible bingo wings seemingly overnight I'd buy that. But I've turned into my aunts.

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 29/07/2013 19:24

get sredding and buy it. Give it one month and I guarantee your bingo wings will be invisible

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 29/07/2013 19:24

You will have developed a violent reaction to Jillian Michael's voice but that's to be expected