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Super shoppers - can you help me recreate the 'feel' of this outfit?

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MrsFionaCharming · 30/01/2017 23:59

I'm going to a masquerade ball (not for another month, but don't want a last minute panic!).

I really love the scene at the mask from Ever After, and that's the sort of outfit I'm hoping to recreate - but in a classy / not fancy dress kind of way if that makes sense?

There's a lot of really nice wings on etsy, but I'm struggling to find a dress that fits the 'feel'.

Thanks :)

Super shoppers - can you help me recreate the 'feel' of this outfit?
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Bleurghghghgh · 31/01/2017 05:42

What's your budget? And can you post the wings you're looking at getting?

LiquoriceWheel · 31/01/2017 07:14

I love that dress and film! There is a label called Needle and Thread and they have some long sleeve beaded dresses. However they don't have that lovely empire line like the movie costume. Maybe you could go to a bridal store and get a simple empire line dress and put a beaded bolero over the top?

MrsFionaCharming · 31/01/2017 14:32

My budget is as cheap as possible... but probably up to £100 if I really love it.

I'm leaning towards these wings

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/289075065/dragonfly-wings-with-coloured-tips-made?ref=shop_home_active_40

But that shop have a lot of really nice ones.

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MrsFionaCharming · 31/01/2017 14:46

Some of those Needle&Thread dresses are stunning, but sadly well out of my budget.

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NewPantsforaNewYear · 31/01/2017 15:49

What size are you?

eBay may be your best bet. Are you any good at sewing, as you could get a basic dress and other bits to get it looking more similar?!

NewPantsforaNewYear · 31/01/2017 15:53

A starting point

NewPantsforaNewYear · 31/01/2017 15:59

Size 8

NewPantsforaNewYear · 31/01/2017 16:04

Sequins

cathyandclare · 31/01/2017 16:54

Link fail Blush

NewPantsforaNewYear · 31/01/2017 16:59

Or hire one?

MrsFionaCharming · 31/01/2017 17:12

Oooh some of these are so pretty!

I'm definitely thinking embellished evening gown, rather than fancy dress.

I'm a size 12, but I've just found the maya one on ebay in my size, with a broken zip, but I imagine a dry cleaners could replace that? I've added it to my watch list.

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LiquoriceWheel · 31/01/2017 21:37

Oops sorry Op. It's way out of my budget too.Just living vicariously through S&B Grin

FauxFox · 01/02/2017 11:37

strapless
gold
plain and only £10

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MrsFionaCharming · 01/02/2017 16:10

I'm really glad all those links work!

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FauxFox · 01/02/2017 16:16

£8 one seems to be a bargain - would love to see/hear what it's like when it turns up...and store away ideas for DDs future prom that don't cost an arm and a leg Grin

MrsFionaCharming · 21/02/2017 16:11

Well I'm glad I didn't put too much in store by the £8 one!!

Super shoppers - can you help me recreate the 'feel' of this outfit?
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NewPantsforaNewYear · 21/02/2017 18:50

Hmm, not quite the full Drew Barrymore, is it?!

Lucked · 22/02/2017 01:28

This apricot not gold but sort out of whimsy.

NewPantsforaNewYear · 22/02/2017 09:06

www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Maven-Dress.html

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