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Please could you help me find a dress?

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user1468942365 · 01/08/2018 19:18

Scenario: got a client event next week. It's a fairly formal one and I'd like to wear a dress.

Problem: I've put on a good few stone and I'm 5'10" and a solid 18. I have no waist. Think Miranda Hart pre weight loss with smaller boobs.

High necks make me look really boxy and no waist means shirt dresses nip in in the wrong place. Plus my height means I'm wary of too short.

Is it even possible to look business elegant?

If not, tell me and I'll stop staring at endless websites!

Thank you.

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Bostin · 01/08/2018 19:24

Empire line?

What’s your budget?

user1468942365 · 01/08/2018 19:26

I'll go to £80. I'm hoping to have lost the weight before I need to wear again!

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Bostin · 01/08/2018 19:28

Damn. Crosspost!

How is the style?

user1468942365 · 01/08/2018 19:30

Oh, well I could be fat a bit longer for that beauty! Smile

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user1468942365 · 01/08/2018 19:43

Oh, you lot are good. Can big bird get away with those? I'm maybe not being brave enough!

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SilverHairedCat · 01/08/2018 19:45

I'm a 22 these days, but I was an 18 for at least a decade. I haven't shown you anything I wouldn't wear myself! I promise!

CountryGirl1234 · 01/08/2018 19:48

Phase or Debenhams get yourself down there they do some nice necklines and good prints.

user1468942365 · 01/08/2018 19:50

Thank you. I think you've boosted my confidence as much as anything! Flowers

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user1468942365 · 02/08/2018 08:46

I quite like the cold shoulder one!

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moredoll · 02/08/2018 09:22

I like that one best too, but they only have s 20 left. Is it worth getting it click and collect and returning it if it doesn't fit at all?

liquidrevolution · 02/08/2018 10:36

I have just bought this (but in the short size) for a wedding. Hoping all the twisty bits at the front will hide my post pregnancy belly

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_33678+09058943_-1

user1468942365 · 03/08/2018 18:24

That's lovely!!!! Am off to Debenhams tomorrow!

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