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Amazing dress required

28 replies

Greenlamp1 · 05/07/2014 20:57

Hi all, I'm new here. I've a family wedding coming up this summer and I need to find an amazing dress to wear. Would pay up to £300. Anyone want to help? I'm 35 and pear shape. Want to look sexy but classy at the same time if this is possible. I've red in my head but it's hard to find a stunning red dress. Thanks in advance.

OP posts:
FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:05

Any other requirements? Eg sleeves, length, big bust?

FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:06

This has red in it

FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:08

Red chiffon

DottyDooRidesAgain · 05/07/2014 21:10

Short?
Long?
Sleeves?
Boob exposure?
Boob coverage?

Details really help OP Smile

dexter73 · 05/07/2014 21:10

Love this

Mrsgrumble · 05/07/2014 21:10

Don't know what you're looking for but this is glam, if you want glam

www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Mikael-Aghal/Beaded-silk-peplum-dress/437261

FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:13

J Crew poppies

whereisshe · 05/07/2014 21:14

This is lovely

FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:15

Bit over budget but wow

FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 21:18

Elegant if you have a nice back

MrsWinnibago · 05/07/2014 21:19

Lordy Lou I LOVE that J Crew one Families!!!!

spookyskeleton · 05/07/2014 21:27

I cannot recommend this dress enough Smile

I am a size 14-16 pear shape and it is SO flattering. It is fitted at the top but flares out at the right point. Can be dressed up aswell. They don't have a red one but the flowery patterns are lovely Smile

MrsLettuce · 05/07/2014 21:30

Is there a dress code? City or country?

It'd be handy to know what size you're after and all the stuff Dotty asked too. Red should be doable but which other colurs do you like?

this is rather lovely, 12 and 14 left.

planestrainsautomobiles · 05/07/2014 21:31

DVF stock a lot of dresses with lots in the sale ranging around £150 - £300.

Mini A-line red dress which will flatter a pear shape

Sandro - only available in L

Selfridges - Red ruffle dress - only available in XS

Red Lace Dress

MrsLettuce · 05/07/2014 21:34

Oh, sorry - more sizes of the biba dress in this redder red bu the berry red is much nicer IMHO

planestrainsautomobiles · 05/07/2014 21:41

Quite enjoying this....I also love the dress that Dexter has spotted!!

J Crew Red Lace

J Crew Silk Chiffon

Max Mara, over budget

Greenlamp1 · 05/07/2014 22:08

Thanks so much to you all in taking the time to help. I am a 14 on the bottom and 8 to 10 on top so I usually have a hard time with clothes. Although too casual for this wedding which will be really dressy, the poppies one is lovely. I have fallen in love with the J Crew lace dress planestrainsautomobiles has. I actually think I need that dress now. I guess you would gave to wear it with a red shoe as they have it. The chiffon one is cool too. Had no particular requirements only that the dress flatters my shape. Thank you!

OP posts:
FamiliesShareGerms · 05/07/2014 22:23

I'm jealous that a) I haven't got a posh do to go to and b) I just can't wear red...

planestrainsautomobiles · 05/07/2014 22:31

Just to let you know that the J Crew sizes are US sizes, i.e. a 10 is a UK 14. If you want more help with sizing, they refer you to Email [email protected] or call 800 261 7422. I think nude court shoes would look good ...Kurt Geiger have lots of options

dexter73 · 05/07/2014 22:31

Phase Eight

whereisshe · 06/07/2014 07:29

OP I'm pear shaped too so dresses are always difficult. Have you considered reserving some of the budget for alterations, to take in the top? I've done that with success in the past.

tethersend · 06/07/2014 10:08

Here?

tethersend · 06/07/2014 10:11

red VW

tethersend · 06/07/2014 10:14

Karen millen

tethersend · 06/07/2014 10:19

chiffon