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Opinions please - what do you think of this dress for me to wear to my mother's wedding

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:34

Its this dress

I don't want to look a ponce. I'm not a bridesmaid or anything but I do want to look my best.

I'm on a diet, have lost over a stone so far and if I stay on track should be easily a size 14 by the time of the wedding. I have good legs, nice arms & shoulders but large norks (even when slimmer). Hair v similar to models (but more of abirds nest, obv)

I won't consider it if I don't get to size 14.

I like the shoes, too but the bag is a bit

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:35

maybe with a pink shrug/pashmina thihng

I am girly

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coddysmummywummy · 16/02/2007 11:35

oh no
not unles oyu are a 12
too much fat arms/bbobage

coddysmummywummy · 16/02/2007 11:35

adnm everyone will haev it if its form next mamag

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:36

oh bollocks

I was worried about the nork thing, but arms are fine, nice and toned even now.

shit, yes, next alert

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coddysmummywummy · 16/02/2007 11:37

no unles your norks are small you geva norkflesh(tm)

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:38

maybe i'll just wear a fecking kaftan then

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NurseyJo · 16/02/2007 11:39

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LittleBoSheep · 16/02/2007 11:40

The problem with next is the quatities they churn everything out in...nice dress though.

MrsBadger · 16/02/2007 11:40

oh no, tis awful
even the model looks like she has no waist.

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:41

I can't afford more than £100 for the whole outfit

DO wnat something new though.,

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JackieNo · 16/02/2007 11:43

If norks need support, then maybe a halterneck to show off arms and shoulders?

MrsBadger · 16/02/2007 11:44

lots of nicer dresses in Next atm
would you wear black?
this could look super on curves.

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:46

I hae literally started looking today so no, not been anywhere else.

I do like that dress MRs B, but am worried that I might give out hte wrong message as i had a really hard time when Dad died.

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JackieNo · 16/02/2007 11:49

Is this too much pattern/volume? I love the shape of the one MrsBadger linked to from Next.

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:49

oops, did i just makie this thread into a tumbleweed thread?

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:50

yes and yes jackieno

I'm scared of colour & volume!

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MrsBadger · 16/02/2007 11:51

I get you MamaG

I know this is pushing the budget but this shape is v flattering on most people -may be a bit much depending on size of nork though.
Also cheaper version in a v pretty green .

JackieNo · 16/02/2007 11:52

OK - this is pretty, but muted colours?

JackieNo · 16/02/2007 11:53

This is pretty too. But more patterned.

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:54

ooh thanks I like jackieno's dress and MrsB's green one.

The spotty one is nice, but I'd feel so self-concious in such a big pattern

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JackieNo · 16/02/2007 11:54

And I like this one in all the 3 colours.

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:55

hmm
second jackieno verging on "scared" but it IS pretty

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MamaG · 16/02/2007 11:55

nice for summer wedding

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DimpledThighs · 16/02/2007 12:00

I agree OP dress is a bit too evening wear. The link from badger (next one and green moonsoon ones) are delish!