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Summer dress for late teen DD but must have long sleeves

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TeresasGreen · 08/05/2018 15:42

Please help. I am a complete failure at nice clothes, but DD needs a fabulous dress for a school party, and everything she has is either too heavy for summer, or doesn't cover her arms. Due to some recent scarring, which she absolutely cannot have on show, she needs long sleeves - down to the wrist.

She is 18, a size 8/10, 5'6" only really wears grey/black/blue. Nothing too fussy. She has very, very broad shoulders though. Pale skin, dark hair.

Budget could be up to £200 for the right dress, but she prefers not to spend too much.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. I don't know where to even start. She got a beautiful dress from Coast last summer for a wedding, but it has no sleeves. Adding a very fine cardi would work for me, but I am ancient!

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OutsideContextProblem · 08/05/2018 16:59

I checked out HOF and found these:
Fantastic bargain if you’re feeling confident.
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/jane-norman-black-sequin-maxi-dress/d866175.pd#284402008
And one to get the tit tape out for!
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/issa-hannah-cross-front-embellished-maxi/d846038.pd#280007050
Budget pushing teen-friendly Ted Baker (there’s a deal where you get a 20quid voucher back though)
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/ted-baker-zadi-frill-cuff-dress/d840472.pd#279208041

Popadoodledoo · 08/05/2018 17:05

There's some beautiful dark blue, black and green long sleeved prom type dresses here.
All long sleeved.

Beautiful-

www.hebeos.co.uk/ball-gown-long-sleeves-bateau-satin-floor-length-dresses-pon1506ev349.html?ref=googleplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTbPNHnk03UiBXAXvNIwtslVdy6XvMmm85RxaZFSDdQvfM5Id-emsHRoC5ZEQAvD_BwE

This one's not too big and it's petite-

m.asos.com/john-zack-petite/john-zack-petite-over-lace-top-maxi-dress-with-open-back/prd/8551790?affid=14179&channelref=product search&mk=abc&currencyid=1&ppcadref=761030383|39786866083|aud-108719242581:pla-386270982930&cclid=v358d32490-41d1-5995-b570-28f98eb09edd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvb3dntnw2gIVY7HtCh1WAAswEAQYKCABEgLzUDBwE

This one's nice-

www.hebeos.co.uk/a-line-princess-off-the-shoulder-long-sleeves-lace-floor-length-tulle-dresses-pon1506ev534.html?ref=googleplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTf6FdDsbnBvU3MCXEpdJMDtRAJEXDuNA-SDkgdrFBTBoAW5_XHoxIxoCtmQQAvD_BwE

This one

uk.millybridal.org/product/scoop-neck-dark-green-lace-tulle-long-sleeve-trumpet-mermaid-prom-dresses-ukm020102176-19482.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTW3AiC85Jy3-Jyf777FGd2xVnKlPx-V_CsMLHDxJNnicsxEVdiwSKRoC2HsQAvD_BwE

Or

m.jjshouse.co.uk/A-Line-Princess-Scoop-Neck-Floor-Length-Tulle-Evening-Dress-With-Beading-Sequins-017092354-g92354/?utm_term=92354&utm_size=06&ggsub=pl&ggntk=g&ggcid=87434528316&ggkey=&ggpos=1o6&ggdev=m&ggdevm=&ggplm=&ggtgt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTfV0wF79z7hViLNxc1Yr460ijDZB_X3dxX4-q6OypSkK5tTSlCfckxoCIScQAvD_BwE#pageview_1525795418211

If she can have her legs shown, this one is beautiful, and dark green.

m.lalamira.com/A-Line-Princess-V-Neck-Sweep-Train-Prom-Dresses-With-Ruffle-Split-Front-002148411-g148411/?utm_term=148411&utm_size=06&ggsub=pl&ggntk=g&ggcid=253867419507&ggkey=&ggpos=1o7&ggdev=m&ggdevm=&ggplm=&ggtgt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTTMIpmgzx-KC4zK_doRk9JhnYq0F2Gxz0oZ4pQmjqOMVzA10ok5FJhoC0_YQAvD_BwE&currency=GBP#pageview_1525795437471

This one's very simple but beautiful-

m.beautifulhalo.com/glamorous-elegant-long-sleeve-belt-waist-zipback-plain-maxi-dress-p-270629.html?curSize=S&showColor=Navy&currency1=GBP&track=PA_G_mGBPC&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTR045pCFtyGT54p4rta71SDXzxGmbPicC2DpCnHYPIz9bqMM_5VbxRoCGiYQAvD_BwE

My absloutle FAVORITE!

uk.millybridal.org/product/beautiful-a-line-v-neck-chiffon-with-appliques-lace-sweep-train-long-sleeve-prom-dresses-ukm020103677-20114.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTY6blvfft6uiPKUcKCV_1Ag475uRV9Fc5FfT9ACWM_tSEo5FDc6U-BoCIrIQAvD_BwE

Pyjaaaaamas · 08/05/2018 17:08

Asos, Chi Chi London - something with long lace sleeves

TeresasGreen · 08/05/2018 17:31

Oh wow, thank you so much for all these suggestions! I'll have a look through. I am so grateful for all this help I may have shed a tiny tear. Thank you!

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Saltcrust · 08/05/2018 22:56

Hope your DD finds something she likes and has a lovely time op!

PericardiumOne · 09/05/2018 15:47

Let us know if she finds something she likes. We can refine the search if not!

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