Help me find a killer dress - the ex girlfriend will be there

[flux500]

Hi everyone,

I'm going on a night out on Saturday with my boyfriend and a few if our friends. One of which now goes it with my boyfriends ex. And we are all going out together

So I want to look really good. The ex is younger than me by about 5 years so I'm not wanting to look young, I'm happy to look like a woman. I'm 30.

My look is like the dragon lady off game of thrones although I'm skinnier than her and have bigger boobs. My boyfriend loves the game of thrones character look I have - it's what naturally attacted him to me - so I don't want to deviate too far from that as it just wouldn't be me.

I'm looking for a strappy backless kind of dress, short and I'm happy to go without bra.

Has anyone seen a killer dress like this?? Or just a killer dress in general as I'm open to suggestions.

Budget not more than £150

Thank you for any links or suggestions :)

[KatoPotato]

What is your usual 'day look' for this theme?

Struggling

[tethersend]

copper

[tethersend]

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.vanmildert.com/forever-unique-reena-drape-tunic-dress-660481?source=webgains&siteid=www.vanmildert.com" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">nude

[nannynoss]

I like the black actually. You will know which colour would suits you best though.
I can totally understand why you want to feel nice on the night by the way OP, and I'd want to do the same. Although I can't really explain why.

[GarlicJulyKit]

Wow, that's super-sexy. Looks good in the white or plum - just too try-hard in black, I think. If you went for the Terra slip you could use body tape. If you go for the Embellished slip, you'll need boyshorts (though the model's 5'11")

[flux500]

I like the slip dress but thinking there could be a nipple slip!

I like this though //www.freepeople.co.uk/clothes-dresses/embellished-slip/

It's the first time our paths have crossed and I want to look good that's really all.

If none of you have been in this situation or deal with it a different way then I understand that.

My usual style is dresses and all stars and this night out is glammed up.

[PlumBear]

This thread is a bit, er, strange

[Dontgotosleep]

With the greatest respect o.p. Perhaps you need advice on your relationship if you are trying to out do the ex bit long in the tooth for that aren't you

[nannynoss]

I love that slip dress Garlic posted, you should definitely wear that! With some nice natural waves in your hair.
It's always nicer to look good in a low maintenance, confident kind of way, than look like you've tried too hard and not feel comfortable!

[FidelineAndBombazine]

That is beautiful Faux (and a whopping discount to boot).

I don't think OP is of the 'understated is sexier' school of thought though.

[FauxFox]

I would go for something more understated like this much sexier...then you need the shoes, that's the important bit

[FidelineAndBombazine]

OP If this turns into a lifelong relationship are you going to have to dress in homage to this one fictional character forever because this is what his 'natural attraction' to you is based on?

[Laska42]

sorry i meant this one

[Laska42]

I think you should go with something you have and feel comfortable in.. he's with you now not her , why do you need compete? ( and you dont want to give her an excuse to be bitchy to you) ..having said that this is nice and a bit subtle and sophisticated ,( but still GOT ish ?)

[GarlicJulyKit]

[HavantGuard]

You could always wear this one. Then if she makes you feel insecure, whip some googly eyes out of your handbag, stick them to your chest and point them at whoever's talking as though they're following the conversation.

[GarlicJulyKit]

I spend a lot of time trying to figure out how I can get the FreePeople look with no money and a fat, ancient body Reckon I'd do better with Squoosh's suggestion!

[flux500]

Squoosh oh my god that made me laugh out loud in the office and get funny looks. but thanks because it's the best laugh I've had all day :)

[Staywithme]

The festival one is gorgeous and if I was 15 years younger and had boobs I'd def wear it.

Dragons' Den!

[FidelineAndBombazine]

My boyfriend loves the game of thrones character look I have - it's what naturally attacted him to me



I'm glad you're making inroads squoosh, I'm still scratching my head here.

[squoosh]

I misread your opening post and thought you were saying you looked like that lady from Dragon's Den. I thought 'wow, that's a strong look!'

[GarlicJulyKit]

Aha, got somewhere! :)

[flux500]

Ps sorry for typos I'm typing fast

[flux500]

Wow garlic thanks do much! :)

I love that festival bodice one! The lipsy ones are all nice but they're more what the girlfriend would wear so I don't want to be looking like her if you know what I mean. That black lace one is nice though and I'm going to short list that one too.

I like the slip dresses and they seem very flattering but also the midi length is gorgeous :)

Just need my boss to stop looking over and I can have a proper look at all those!