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Am 6ft and need a dress for a 'nearly' black tie event

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iamthedanger · 10/05/2014 16:45

Heeeeelp. I'm 6ft and need a lovely dress for a posh, but not quite black tie do. I will wear it again for a wedding in a couple of months. I have no boobs at all so would like to put the obligatory push up/gel bra under it but have a decent pair of hips and I dont think I want floor length. Thankyou.

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iamthedanger · 10/05/2014 18:04

Anyone?

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HappyAgainOneDay · 10/05/2014 18:06

What about that shop called Long Tall Sally. Google it to find your most local branch. Longtallsally.com. Good luck.

Jamdoughnutfiend · 10/05/2014 18:09

I like phase eight - they have nice evening wear - I am 6'1 and usually get something there - long tall Sally has very poor quality IMO and massively overpriced - avoid if poss.

Redcoats · 10/05/2014 18:14

Don't buy anything from Long tall Sally. Overpriced and frumpy.

I prefer separates, most dresses don't really fit properly because the waist is too high (and I'm only 5'11). Phase eight and Coast are nice.

500smiles · 10/05/2014 18:52

YY re LTS

IIRC ASOS have a tall range now

500smiles · 10/05/2014 18:52

LTS being crap that is

iamthedanger · 10/05/2014 19:37

Thanks all. Yes, I agree LTS is crap. I've had a look at asos tall but there's not much grabbing me tbh. Next tall is a bit meh for a naice do. Argh.

I'm going to look in Phase Eight. Thanks again.

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MrsFlorrick · 11/05/2014 00:10

I'm 5'11" so a little shorter than you.
Coast works for me and Biba from HOF.

Other brands/ places depends. I'm a 10/12. However when I was a 14, it widened my choices as the cuts had that extra length.

Have a look at Max Mara. They come up long.

Hard to know what else to suggest. Coast and phase 8 are easily available anywhere and biggest choice.

WitchWay · 11/05/2014 16:19

Monsoon? Always very very long I find, even with heels

COI shortish arse

WildBill · 11/05/2014 16:49

5' 11' here, John Lewis have some very long posh frocks. Phase eight are usually good for taller people.
Tall girls is a website that has some well priced clothing. They usually have a good selection of dresses. Not sure how posh you need to go.......

Agree with avoiding LTS, Poor quality, terrible CS and usually frumpy.

iamthedanger · 12/05/2014 14:54

Adds Biba, maxMara the

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iamthedanger · 12/05/2014 14:57

Ooops sorry. Phone playing up.

Adds Biba, Max Mara and Monsoon to list of potentials. I will look at those links as soon as I'm home, thanks fortaking the time to reply y'all. Hugely appreciated.

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