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Party dress for large of bum

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LedaP · 15/05/2017 06:43

Hi

I am 35, smallish waist and large of bum. I have ginger hair, pale skin and very dark eyes.

My auntie is throwing a party in a few weeks. She is quite 'well to do' andbaleays looks amazing. Even at 7am.....not jealous at all Grin . The party is for her husbands retirement, his friends are all very stylish and always well dressed.

I need a dress for this event. I have a budget of around £200 (would be happy if it came in under that) but no idea where to start. I am very much a 'live in gym wear' type. I work for myself and dont spend much time drssing up nicely.

I do have a pair of nude heels i would like to wear. I have also booked a friend who is a make up artist to do my make up.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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MrsELM21 · 15/05/2017 06:55

Google the 'Hobbs Bella Dress' I just wore it for an event this weekend, it is absolutely beautiful and skims in all the right places!!

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LedaP · 15/05/2017 07:41

Thats really lovely. How did the top look? I am quite broad shouldered (probably should have said that) just wondering it that top would make me look wider.

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ShotsFired · 15/05/2017 07:58

I wore an empire line floor length gown to a party last year. It was a very bright colour and the bodice was covered in jewels.

It also skimmed my fat arse beautifully which helped me in my head. So even though I am obviously overweight, all people could see was the 1000-watt glam and that dazzled them! I have never had so many compliments in my life!

So whatever you do, do it Hollywood style and people won't even notice your bum, is my advice!

MrsELM21 · 15/05/2017 21:42

Sorry, didn't see this until now, the whole thing looked lovely even if I do say so myself!

Fine on the shoulders, I don't usually harp on about things but it's honestly the nicest dress I've ever had! I got lots of compliments from strangers at the event too!

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LedaP · 15/05/2017 21:45

Thank you shots thats an excellent point.

And thanks Mrs. I am going to see if i can go try it on.

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namechange20050 · 15/05/2017 21:48

It's in the sale on John Lewis...

MrsELM21 · 15/05/2017 21:49

Do! You won't be sorry! **Disclaimer, I had a right bloody faff getting it, there's even a thread on here about it called Hobbs Bella Dress! It might be tricky to find in a store and is possibly more of a but online and send back type of thing

MrsELM21 · 15/05/2017 21:50

That's where I got mine from, the JL sale!

MrsELM21 · 15/05/2017 21:52

Me again! If you do get it, it's quite a generous fit so just order your normal size rather than sizing up

WeeM · 15/05/2017 21:55

Chi chi London is also worth a look. I got a lovely one a couple of years ago and it is so flattering and looks a lot dearer than it was. It's still one of my faves. Could use the extra budget for a new bag to match...!

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LedaP · 15/05/2017 22:12

Thanks Mrs you are a star.

Will check out chi chi now WeeM

I really appreciate the help. X

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MrsLettuce · 15/05/2017 22:18

What sort of event is it, are we talking black tie? Lunch?

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LedaP · 16/05/2017 05:35

Its not black tie. There isnt a dress code as such. I just know from past experience that everyone will be dressed up.

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