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Like this dress? Hate this dress?

79 replies

WilburIsSomePig · 14/04/2017 20:15

www.very.co.uk/little-mistress-petite-maxi-dress-grey/1600145708.prd?_requestid=199388&Ntt=grey%20maxi%20dress

I don't have loads of dosh and want something for a formal event. Thoughts on this please?

OP posts:
Rioja123 · 14/04/2017 20:16

It's very "bridesmaid" and I'm not a fan of the elasticated back.

MommaGee · 14/04/2017 20:18

I think it's lovely op

Fairylea · 14/04/2017 20:21

It's lovely.

WowOoo · 14/04/2017 20:25

It's another lovely vote!

bruffin · 14/04/2017 20:26

Very pretty

Chottie · 14/04/2017 20:27

It's lovely, buy it and enjoy wearing it.

BrutusMcDogface · 14/04/2017 20:27

I like it!

WaitrosePigeon · 14/04/2017 20:28

Really nice. Elegant.

Bluntness100 · 14/04/2017 20:28

What's the event please?

SleepFreeZone · 14/04/2017 20:29

Lovely.

Moregilmoregirls · 14/04/2017 20:33

I like it

silkpyjamasallday · 14/04/2017 20:33

It's not my sort of thing but it is nice, and I reckon the elasticised back would be really comfy and if you aren't too well endowed in the chest area you could get away with no bra which is a bonus.

BusterGonad · 14/04/2017 20:34

Love the colour and looks like it'll be flattering on.

BreatheDeep · 14/04/2017 20:34

I think it's a bit bridesmaid too but it is pretty.

What sort of event is it?

Madbengalmum · 14/04/2017 20:34

Tis ok.

Original poster
WilburIsSomePig · 14/04/2017 20:49

It's for DH's work ball. I do like it but I'm 50 and worried it's too 'pretty' for me and I'm just too old for it. I'm 5'2 with shoulder length reddish/auburn wavy hair and do try to dress nicely and not quite at the twinset and pearls range yet, but I don't want to look silly.

I love the colour and because it's in the petite range I reckon the length will be perfect. I wish I was 30 again! Grin

OP posts:
SirNiallDementia · 14/04/2017 20:59

It looks like a dress a teen would wear to a school prom to me?

Rioja123 · 14/04/2017 21:00

I think 50 is too old for little mistress, sorry!

robinia · 14/04/2017 21:04

I think it looks great. Especially if you have a good figure it will look stunning.

TheDowagerCuntess · 14/04/2017 21:04

Gosh, it's hard to say.

I think if you are petite, it could look absolutely stunning with your colouring, regardless of age.

Fairylea · 14/04/2017 21:04

I don't think it's too young at all! I think styled well with the right accessories it could suit any age.

TheMasterNotMargarita · 14/04/2017 21:07

I don't like it. I think the high top with straps at the back looks strange.
Not a fan of the colour either, sorry.

EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 14/04/2017 21:13

I think it's very 30 year old bridesmaid to be honest and a hard colour to wear without looking washed out. Obviously I say that without seeing you and you might totally pull it off.

Have you had a trawl through ASOS OP? they have lots of occasion stuff and do a Petite range as well.

dingit · 14/04/2017 21:13

My dd 18 has this in wine for her school prom. At 50 I'm not sure I'd get away with it.

ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/04/2017 21:16

Do you need a full-length frock? I think they can swamp petit women. If it's black-tie you can probably do cocktail, what's your spend?

Don't love it tbh. What shoes would you wear?

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