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Can anyone find me a LBD like this one in a 14?

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ChateauneufduTwat · 04/12/2018 19:48

It's such a basic dress that you'd think this would be an easy task but I'm really struggling.

Needs to be.....

v/plunge neck
with sleeves
pencil/wiggle style
black
midi length
UK size 14
preferably sturdy/structured material rather than pull on over the head iyswim
as glamorous/Mad Men in style as possible.

Not bothered about the side flappy bit detail.

No embellishments

No satin

Anyone fancy a dress hunt? Mulled wine and mince pies as payment [santa]

Can anyone find me a LBD like this one in a 14?

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fringegrin45 · 04/12/2018 20:23

Need a budget

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ChateauneufduTwat · 04/12/2018 20:25

Preferably under £50 but will crack out the credit card for the perfect one.

Thanks fringe

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BubonicBudgie · 04/12/2018 20:28

Place marking in case someone finds one 🍷

Moana123 · 04/12/2018 20:29

Have a look at The Pretty Dress Company - they have a few like this - will stretch your £50 budget though

TheWoollybacksWife · 04/12/2018 20:31

£129 from the Pretty dress company.

FeedMeWell · 04/12/2018 20:36

Have a look at Diva Catwalk and Katya Wildman bombshell too.

Original poster

ChateauneufduTwat · 04/12/2018 20:40

Have looked at The Pretty Dress Company.

There are two that are similar but neither are quite right and while I don't mind paying more for a really nice dress, they're 93% polyester which is off-putting. They definitely don't look worth £130 imo.

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KungFuFriday · 04/12/2018 20:41

Have a look at this one. www.pinupgirlclothing.com/laura-byrnes-monica-dress-black.html

HippyChickMama · 04/12/2018 20:46

This?

prettykittyfashion.co.uk/collections/vintage-pencil-dresses/products/black-3-4-sleeve-crossover-wrap-bodycon-wiggle-dress

Bigpizzalover · 04/12/2018 20:50

Don’t know if my post will show twice, had an error before.

Next, £38. I have this I love it. Not quite as short as it looks on the picture.

jinglejangles0 · 04/12/2018 20:51

I'd say Hippys is perfect!

lookingatthings · 04/12/2018 20:52

www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0707179005.html

SilentShadows · 04/12/2018 20:53

Any of these?

www.bravissimo.com/products/leila-34-sleeve-dress-black-pd692blk/

www.bravissimo.com/products/cross-neck-rib-column-dress-black-pd724blk/

www.bravissimo.com/products/melissa-dress-navy-pd796nvy/

fringegrin45 · 04/12/2018 20:55

www.silkfred.com/boutiques/collectif-clothing/clothing/trixie-black-pencil-party-dress

What's bengaline? I have no idea

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ChateauneufduTwat · 04/12/2018 20:57

Thanks all. Hippy is definitely closest (especially with the price!) but I don't like the way it drapes at the stomach. I'm after something smoother.

The Next dress is nice but it's too short and too casual. I don't want soft/slinky material or anything that you pull over your head to get on.

Kung that's nice too but I'm not a fan of the all over ruching.

Did I mention I may be a wee bit fussy?!

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afrikat · 04/12/2018 20:57

Pepperberry are quite good for this sort of thing

www.bravissimo.com/products/leila-34-sleeve-dress-black-pd692blk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6JjgBRDbARIsANfu58FOYMPzPC6acuedCYZ08cRsRLmAd2qDOLoe9jRAwX_SFGDQGhtPEBwaAmUYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

namechangedbutneedadvice · 04/12/2018 21:02

I'm always recommending these on here as I own nine This will make you feel like a million dollars:

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/moss-crepe-dresses/products/new-confident-3-4-sleeve-black-moss-crepe-bombshell-dress-1

But I'd order a size down as they come out a big larger than standard high street sizes. Even better!

HollyBollyBooBoo · 04/12/2018 21:05

They are stunning @namechangedbutneedadvice!

HippyChickMama · 04/12/2018 21:13

Does it absolutely have to be black? Because on the website that I posted the link for they do a similar style one that is less 'drapey' in a very dark green

Bacardi101 · 04/12/2018 21:15

I bought something nearly identical from pretty little thing I think it was £20 and they go up to a size 16. Washes well too!

HippyChickMama · 04/12/2018 21:15

Or this maybe? I love the neckline on it but appreciate it isn't everyone's cup of tea.

https://www.collectif.co.uk/clothes-c1/fitted-dresses-c2/vanessa-pencil-dress-p8561/s81229?utm source=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utm term=collectif-mainline-vanessa-pencil-dress-colour-black-size-14-colour-black-size-14-0000000681575&utmmcampaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6JjgBRDbARIsANfu58FlWOrGUFAiQUKO 10ZZPYUH2 4UVazkeGiC4D0f4mmfyeZs uTr1YaAgl2EALww_wcB