I need a dress for a party on Saturday that will also work for Christmas Day - anyone seen anything lately?

[IHeartKingThistle]

I don't buy many dresses as I don't go out much! But I need one for Saturday and I like to dress up on Christmas Day so I thought I'd try to kill two birds with one stone (mainly because I'm trying to save money!). But I can't find anything!

I'm 5'9", size 10, boobs, very pale. Long body so waists on dresses often sit too high. I like retro/vintage style and usually automatically go for belted dresses with full skirts. But I tried on a fitted shift dress the other day and quite liked it. Hmmm....

But I'm running out of time! Any ideas?

What's your budget?

I just bought this which the shop assistant immediately said would be great for Christmas .

I REALLY want this though, so I think someone else should buy it instead...

I'd like to do it for under £50 but could stretch that a bit.

Thurlow that aubergine one is lovely - that sort of colour tends to wash me out a bit though...

Lady vintage London have lovely satin Hepburn dresses in jewel colours that would be ideal for xmas. Collectif have the Delilah dress in velvet-a draped wiggle dress which is stunning and again would be perfect for xmas parties.

How about:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-LINDY-BOP-CLASSY-VINTAGE-1950s-CHIFFON-ROCKABILLY-FLARED-SWING-JIVE-DRESS-/400541462605?pt=UK_Women_s_Dresses&var=&hash=item5d4221b04d#ht_985wt_962

I was lusting after it earlier and its cheap too. A nice silver belt could dress it up too.

Also this comes in lots of colours.

Pinup those Hepburn dresses are beautiful! Just checking out collectif...

Whiter the skirt on that's fab but not sure about the high neck - not flattering of the boob!

I really like this and think it's quite vintagey and festive

I like that one Leslie.

I like their lace one better

or this one

What about a flapper style? They tend to have low waists. Will look for a couple of links.

Flapper style would be a nice change actually!

Am struggling to find that style in the budget tbh. This one isnt totally flapper but is so far the cheapest

m.missselfridge.com/mt/www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/dress-shop-299048/going-out-dresses-299127/inspired-by-black-smock-dress-2116716?bi=41&ps=40

Am struggling to find that style in the budget tbh. This one isnt totally flapper but is so far the cheapest

m.missselfridge.com/mt/www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/dress-shop-299048/going-out-dresses-299127/inspired-by-black-smock-dress-2116716?bi=41&ps=40

Am struggling to find that style in the budget tbh. This one isnt totally flapper but is so far the cheapest

m.missselfridge.com/mt/www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/dress-shop-299048/going-out-dresses-299127/inspired-by-black-smock-dress-2116716?bi=41&ps=40

Oops sorry

Love the detail on that but the frilly skirt bit's a bit odd. I'm a bit picky, sorry!

OOhh that M&Co dress is a dead ringer for the Pearl Lowe at peacocks one I have always lusted after!

True! Asda? www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/loadRetailerProductPage?exit=ProductCell-Image&id=435649723

I actually clicked onto George to buy that one yesterday...none in my size

It is PinUp - I have the Pearl Lowe one

This may not be where you thought of looking, and I was very surprised, Warehouse and Dorothy Perkins.

I am like you and don't go out anywhere that warrants a nice dress, I got a beautiful one in Warehouse, I am a tiny size (bordering on Mothercare size) and it fits perfect.

Just looked at Dorothy Perkins online and it looks like they have a few nice ones.

Enjoy your night.

Why do so many dresses have visible zips? What's that about? I don't want to see my zip!

If you prefer a lower neckline, how about:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130912737030?redirect=mobile

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-LINDY-BOP-CLASSY-VINTAGE-1950s-ROCKABILLY-PINUP-FLARED-SWING-EVENING-DRESS-/271219232884?pt=UK_Women_s_Dresses&var=&hash=item84c0668b9f

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lindy-Bop-Lana-Vintage-Kleid-50er-Abendkleid-Abschlussball-Fifites-Ball-Gown-/130972253542?pt=DE_Damen_Kleider&var=430184449646&hash=item1e7e8dfd66

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CLASSY-VINTAGE-50s-ROCKABILLY-STYLE-BOW-SWING-PARTY-EVENING-PROM-GOWN-DRESS-/271080376542?pt=AU_Womens_Clothing_2&var=570119284130&hash=item3f1da648de

That ebay shop is fab! I could go with about 5 of them!