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Evening dress/cocktail help for the curvy

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tiggersreturn · 19/11/2018 17:56

I need a new one and would like in a plain colour (don't mind lace or bits if embroidery), a line or empire but not bodycon and highish neck -sleeveless or full length/ 3/4. I'm a size 16. Any tips where to look? I like monsoon but nothing on the website looks great and they have no shops to try on at anymore. Coast doesn't suit me or Jolie Moi. Phase Eight is sometimes good but not always. Any ideas of different places to look? Looking to spend no more than £100.

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HappyGoodHairBear · 19/11/2018 18:27

Asos can have some surprises.

FlorenceandtheWashingMachine · 19/11/2018 21:01

I have the green version of this (also a 16) and it looks great on www.johnlewis.com/studio-8-lindsay-ruched-detail-velvet-dress-red/p3833566?size=16

JuneFromBethesda · 19/11/2018 22:46

Try Esprit

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 19/11/2018 23:10

Have a look at Bravissimo?

RedPandaMama · 19/11/2018 23:16

Following! I ordered a shit load of dresses in 16s and 18s from ASOS for my work Christmas do (fancy) in a few weeks. ONE looks okay. Just okay. The other 8 are awful!!

Ollivander84 · 19/11/2018 23:55

I know a lot of people hate the 50s style retro stuff but I got this from Collectif. It's got like a shooting star print and is velvet and I adore it!

Evening dress/cocktail help for the curvy
tiggersreturn · 25/11/2018 22:22

Thanks for the ideas!

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