Honest Opinions Please...

[alexd112]

Can anyone help me out ??

I ordered this dress for an event in 6 weeks time, and I honestly can't decide whether I'll send it back or keep it. I would really appreciate some honest opinions! I haven't got any shoes to match it yet, but suggestions are welcome. I'm not liking the back at all, and it's gaping slightly - but I could have it altered. I realise fat backs don't look great, especially mine I will be looking a little less pasty on the day!!

Just not sure. I'm 5'5 and 11st 6lbs if that means anything to anyone. Dress is in a size 14 from Oliver Bonas. Thanks so much!

Hi OP. I agree with PPS: the blue dress needs to be longer (knee length) and you'd be better off with a scoop or V neck. What's your budget?

Sorry, just saw what you said about sun damage.

What about something like these? uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_6.18/4425740114
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_6.18/4407206112
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_6.18/4427186108

Budget isn't so much of an issue, just getting a bit desperate now and time is running out!!

I saw a lovely dress on the Phase Eight website. Sadly I haven't got an event or the boobs to put in it.

http://www.phase-eight.com/fcp/product/phase-eight/dresses-with-sleeves/rosina-fluted-knot-midi-dress/204832891

Stoat, thanks so much for the links, really like them - gives me a better idea of what I should be looking for!! I'm so effing clueless it's not even funny

OMG me too. I'm watching this thread now because I have to go to a wedding in September and I am similarly clueless

Sorry OP, I'm not keen on the dress.

I have just posted this dress back. Because of the back.

Shame because its a lovely dress until I put it on.

Go try some Phase 8 dresses on OP. I've got a couple that i wouldn't have even thought of trying, but the fit is really flattering.

How do you feel about getting your arms out? I think this would really flatter you... www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0118-5428-9045L00&productvarid=0118-5428-9045L00-ORANGE-12

I think the dress is nice on you, but I don't like the length. It's a bit frumpy.

that hobbs dress is lovely!

had a quick look on their site and they have lots of choice.

This?

www.lkbennett.com/product/CDIREPOLYESTERMIXPurpleViolet~Ire-Dress-Violet

Thanks again everyone. In fairness, one can always rely on everyone on the S&B threads to be honest without being mean I've got some really nice ideas so hopefully I'll be able to sort myself out soon enough!

I also have bad sun damage to my chest, but if I put a bit of tinted moisturizer on it, it looks ok. Have you tried that? Seems a shame to swear off v-neck dresses for ever if they suit you better.

I like your red shoes!

FAKETANMYLEGS

THAT DRESS IS STUNNING

Omg sorry for the caps!

Agree that the dress FakeTan linked to is stunning and would really suit you.

Just use some coverup/ foundation on any sun damage.

I like your red shoes!

Me too! Agree with others, the patterned dress was fine until we saw the back. If you don't want a v neck go for a boat neck or shallow scoop that shows off your clavicles.

1. Your figure is lovely.

1. The dress is lovely.

1. The two lovely things don’t work together - you can do better.

I agree, the Hobbs dress would look good on you.

I like the second dress better on you.

I don’t like the first one at all.