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Bought 3 party dresses, help me choose one!

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littlecupcake · 14/12/2016 22:29

Posted earlier about a bright pink dress for my work Xmas do, but decided to follow advice and find something else. So I went late night shopping and couldn't choose between three dresses so I bought them all and will return two of them once I've made up my mind. Please tell me your favorites and help me choose!

I'm 38, 5'4" and the do is dinner and dance in a hotel. Hope the links work:

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Quiz+Navy+Lace+Sequin+Cut+Out+Midi+Dress/250056752,default,pd.html

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Quiz+Grey+Glitter+Lace+Skater+Dress/250818057,default,pd.html

www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100009532.html

OP posts:
Ikeameatballs · 14/12/2016 23:08

Number 3.

I like number 1 as well but dislike number 2, it's nowhere near as nice as the others imo.

Featherstep · 14/12/2016 23:13

I like 1 and 3, but 3 gets my vote.

havalina1 · 14/12/2016 23:16

2 is the least interesting. I like 1 but depends on the fit on you, and 3 is very pretty.

I think it depends on which you feel the best in!

BackforGood · 14/12/2016 23:17

Well this thread is helpful - not! Grin
Pretty equal votes for each of them.

Definitely number 1 for me. Far more sophisticated and elegant than the other two.

burnishedsilver · 14/12/2016 23:19

I vote 3, with 1 coming a close 2nd place.
I'm not feeling the love for 2.

Chickydoo · 14/12/2016 23:20

No 2 is my favourite & the most flattering.

Mrsmadevans · 14/12/2016 23:20

number 3

crunched · 14/12/2016 23:22

Absolutely number 1. The other two are less sophisticated

Spam88 · 14/12/2016 23:22

Number 3 is beautiful. I'm sure there are never such pretty party dresses around when I'm not too pregnant to fit in them Envy

leccybill · 14/12/2016 23:25

No 2 is quite boring.

choppolata · 14/12/2016 23:36

1

BakeOffBiscuits · 14/12/2016 23:45

1 or 3

mowglik · 15/12/2016 00:02

1 or 3. 1 is more sophisticated and 3 is pretty. 2 is really meh, nothing stand out about it

FizzySweeties · 15/12/2016 00:08

3, as long as you have a perky bust or a very decent underwired bra Grin

If not then 2, glammed up a lot. Silver accessories probably, and would suit your height.

3 is just a tad daytime wedding guest, and navy is not usually a great choice for a fitted dress for that reason. A midnight chiffon maxi for a ball - yes, but tailored, fitted pencil dress does not say Party. Also the midi length is best suited to slightly taller frames.

FizzySweeties · 15/12/2016 00:08

Sorry - I meant 1 is a tad daytime wedding guest, not 3.

TheCatsWhiskers · 15/12/2016 00:14

1 - it's very elegant.

I do like the other too though.

It would be good to see them on as that's the only way to really tell.

bellabelly · 15/12/2016 00:22

No 1 is a bit dull in my humble opinion.

I love number 3 but you'd need a strapless bra. And black or glittery tights, not the nude ones in pic.

No 2 is ok but I'd be tempted to bling it right up with some jewellery / glitzy bag.

Disclaimer: I love sparkly stuff and am slightly distressed by the lack of sequins.

Ankleswingers · 15/12/2016 00:30

I like 1. Can't see 3

LaylaTheMaidAMilking · 15/12/2016 00:39

I'm about same age, same height OP and I'd choose number 3. Love the dipped hemline, the cut of the waist and the net trim. How about try all 3 on, post pics and let us decide then?

ivykaty44 · 15/12/2016 00:45

No2 for op

I like no 1 but think no2 would be far more flattering rather than just s lively dress

No comment on no3

NotTodaySatan · 15/12/2016 07:17

I'm not mad about any of them but

1 is too Wag at a wedding
2 is too dull

So 3 wins by default!

INeedNewShoes · 15/12/2016 07:22

I agree with Satan (there's some words I thought I'd never utter!) about No 1.

No 2 is fine.

No 3 is very partyish and looks good for dancing.

Isobelocean · 15/12/2016 07:24

Number 3 is gorgeous!

ItsLikeRainOnYourWeddingDay · 15/12/2016 07:24

No 1 definitely. The other two are a little mutton dressed as lamb when your almost 40. Sorry.

Tanaqui · 15/12/2016 07:27

1 is nice but not best suited for eating or dancing.

2 could look fab with the right accessories and shoes..

3 looks like it would be fun to wear but do you have a bra that would work under it?