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Oh crap wedding coming up and dress i want sold out! What to do?

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 20:30

Have a late October wedding to attend. Had set my heart on [http://www.collectif.co.uk/plain-delilah-jersey-crepe-dress-p-ss130707a-c-green.html this] but it's sold out Sad! What the hell do I do? Can't see anything else I like! Please take mercy on me, has anyone seen anything vaguely similar?

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 20:32

Sorry proper link!

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LillyofWinchester · 22/08/2013 20:38

That dress is lovely, I want it now too! You could try ebay over the next few months in the hope it comes up, or if not www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eightWinona-Crush-Dress/202272832

Otherwise maybe a local seamstress could make something similar?

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 20:41

Lilly love the colour and shape but hate the material!

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DontCallMeDaughter · 22/08/2013 20:46

Vivien of Holloway make 1950s style dresses, have you tried them?

Hatescolds · 22/08/2013 21:07

not sure what size you are as this is limited but similar?

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eightBritt-Fixed-Wrap-Dress/202121832

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 21:20

What about this?

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RosieLig · 22/08/2013 21:41

Why don't you go for the same dress but in a different colour? It's lovely and red is still in stock.

RosieLig · 22/08/2013 21:43

Navy and black still in stock in some sizes...

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 21:44

Really not a fan of red, scared it will be a bit overpowering! DH suggested the same thing!

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RosieLig · 22/08/2013 21:44

www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/uk/600/dresses/DR484.html

Someone on here said its very flattering as 2 layers of jersey

Cohenite · 22/08/2013 21:45

I had a peep to see why it was going to be a crap wedding! :)

RosieLig · 22/08/2013 21:46

www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/uk/600/dresses/DR484.html

Sorry!

elQuintoConyo · 22/08/2013 21:47

I read your title as, 'Oh, crap wedding coming up' and thought, well wear any old shit, then!

Sorry, nothing constructive to add Blush

tethersend · 22/08/2013 21:51

similar

Ms23 · 22/08/2013 21:54

Hows this?

www.oasis-stores.com/blake-crepe-dress/formal/oasis/fcp-product/5550069833

I've posted this dress on here before but it is quite similar in shape to the one you liked. I wore it to a wedding and cannot recommend highly enough.

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 21:56

Ah sorry to disappoint! Hopefully not a crap wedding coming up, it's a Friday one too, so had better be worth my days annual leave!

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tethersend · 22/08/2013 21:59

similar again

What size do you need?

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 22:02

tethers Not too sure on that, will order anyway.
Ms23 Like that but not sure on the colours, would prefer green.

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 22:03

Size 12, am 5"8' so have to be careful with lengths.

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OhTheDrama · 22/08/2013 22:06

WOW! Love the Maxmara one! Would I get away with black opaques and what should i wear as a cover up?

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soaccidentprone · 22/08/2013 22:10

I love the MM one Grin

And the length looks good for a taller woman.

tethersend · 22/08/2013 22:11

Yy to black opaques.

this also nice

soaccidentprone · 22/08/2013 22:12

And there's currently an extra 20% off for the next 10 hours!

DontmindifIdo · 22/08/2013 22:13

what about this one?

Ms23 · 22/08/2013 22:13

Ah, it was the colour you liked! Might have been a bit short on you anyway - I am 5ft2!

MM one would be great with black opaques and dont think you need a cover up as it has sleeves and is summer anyway! Think a black fascinator would look great though.