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Help me choose my Christmas party dress!

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passemoilevin · 21/11/2017 23:21

I've limited it down to these 5 choices. Max budget £80, but I have a £15 asos voucher so ideal if it's from there.

I have black courts, nude heels, knee highs and shoe boots. If I need something else, that'll have to come out of the budget.

It seems all my black clutches have disappeared into the land of friends asking 'do you have a bag I could borrow' so may need a new one of those too.

Realistically, I could probs stretch to £100 all in for something beautiful. Getting a spray tan/ eyelashes/ nails on Tuesday. I've felt so shitty about myself for so long (abusive relationship) and just want to feel fab.

I'm 24yo, 5'10, a size 12-14; though I am doing the 30 day shred so will probs be a size 6 by the time of the party in 10 days Grin

Very small boobs, fairly big belly and arms Blush fab combination. Legs are ok.

First Christmas party here, kinda hard to gauge the general dress code. Seems more people go ultra dressy than not.

A boy I'm absolutely in love with may come BlushBlush so I want to look lovely.

Here are my options:

Completely willing and hopeful for other ideas though. Not in love with any of these.

Help me choose my Christmas party dress!
Help me choose my Christmas party dress!
Help me choose my Christmas party dress!
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passemoilevin · 21/11/2017 23:22

Other two..

Help me choose my Christmas party dress!
Help me choose my Christmas party dress!
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OlennasWimple · 22/11/2017 02:23

Stay away from the jumpsuits with a larger tummy (I love that one you linked, but I don't think it will flatter you)

I like the last one. Long sleeves could be a bit sweaty? Short sleeves and a wrap / shrug / cover up thing seems like a good combo

oldlaundbooth · 22/11/2017 02:33

I'd go with the very last one you posted.

Time40 · 22/11/2017 03:09

The grey maxi dress. Gorgeous. I want one!

jessicajaine01 · 22/11/2017 03:21

I like the last one you posted, if you're feeling self conscious, which im sure you don't need to be, then go for black and try to jaz it up with jewellery. Black is slimming and you wont feel like you're standing out too much. You said you have nude heals so could go nude/gold accessories. Boohoo is very good for prices and have lots of choice! Have fun x

Firefries · 22/11/2017 04:03

One of the back dresses (the last two) you posted.

AmeliaFlashtart · 22/11/2017 07:04

Either of the last two black dresses with shoe boots. You'll look stunning with your height and figure.

keeponkeepinon · 22/11/2017 07:22

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PugwallsSummer · 22/11/2017 10:28

The last one. It’s lovely and You’ll get to wear it many more times.

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