How do you solve a problem like dressing Maria?!

[Reiltin]

I need a dress for a singing exam. I'm singing I Feel Pretty from West Side Story and I need a dress like Maria wore in the film. It doesn't need to be identical but something in that theme. The problem is that I'm a size 20 so most high street stores don't stock my size. Even if they had a suitable dress. Does anyone have any ideas of where I might find such a dress? Preferably one that doesn't cost a fortune?!

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This? Sorry but I can't work out what size it goes up to

www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/dresses-c10/1950s-halterneck-white-duchess-dress-p28

It's gorgeous but a little out of my price range. Also, needs to be more ingenue, less Rizzo!

Thanks though 😊

What mirror where?

I'm no help sorry but love the idea. What is your budget?

Lindybop go up to size 26, are much cheaper and have loads of stuff in a vintage style.

This is the first one I clicked on but there are loooaaads more

Anything at Lady Voluptuous? I can see anything plain, they mostly seem to be patterned, but right era, I think.

would this work?

In fact there are probably a few styles on this site that might suit? I've never bought a dress from them so can't comment in how true to size they are.

ASOS Curve have loads of dresses. You can narrow your search down by colour, length etc.

Or this. I also looked at Lana, was trying to see if it came in different colours. Lindy bop are a bit on the small size, I'd order a size up to be sure. I've got several of their dresses, I love them.

this is nice