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Eek. New York Society 'do', with celebs. Black tie. £300 budget, size 16-18.

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Thereshallbeaspirin · 05/11/2014 07:45

Am 5'10 so although 16-18 I look ok-ish for a fat bird.

But. There's a limit to how good I'm going to look when the party in question will have in attendance a number of top notch designers, some size zero models, and a few minor celebs. The guests will on the whole be camper than Butlins, and everyone will be in a very good mood and wanting to party hard. It will without a doubt be one hell of a do.

I have not a clue where to start. My boobs are my best asset and I am hour glass shape with flattish tummy, so the junk is in the right places, but I'm in my forties and haven't bought a frock for years.

My favourite designers way back when I had a life (and admittedly a better waistline) were Ghost, Ben de Lise and DVF. And- if the lead time wasn't 6 weeks - I would probably have bought the Ghost Poinsetta dress this morning (or maybe not, as might have been a bit too bridesmaidy).

DH is wearing tartan, so green, red, gold or deep blue would work well. Needs to be ankle/full length (or close enough). I can probably carry off something a bit OTT, and have strong preference for a reasonable brand given that some of the guests (including the host) are designers themselves.

I havent a clue even where to look. Can anyone help?
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Thereshallbeaspirin · 16/11/2014 11:16

Thanks all, once again. The outnet dresses weren't quite right and I was too nervous to rely on RTR as time would have been against me if it didn't look right.

I did find an outfit in the end, from (of all places)... Boden. Wasn't even looking but got a discount offer and scrolled round the site. I bought this in navy, with the matching navy/silver jewelled belt. You can see the belt if you watch the video of the dress. Tis fab. Can't believe only £100.

Now, just the thanksgiving outfit to sort with the money I've saved...

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mirpuppet · 16/11/2014 17:08

Love it. What a great find!

Enjoy your event.

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