"Special" dress needed for work do - please suggest brands

[onedayatatime73]

It's a really big occasion for me (professionally). Need a nice cocktail dress that everyone else won't be wearing - trying to avoid Coast / Karen Millen / Reiss etc. I don't know much about clothes these days. Anyone know any hidden gems or amazing brands?

I alway recommend The Fold for professional occasions - you could try them?

What style do you want? Could you go to a wedding dress shop and try on some prom / bridesmaid / evening gowns?

I was in a charity shop today where they sell wedding dresses, and their selection of cocktail dresses, and evening gowns was incredible.

Another vote for The Fold - I love them!

I swear by www.theprettydresscompany.com/sale-c16# for plain colours great quality. Similar to The Fold.

I was going to suggest the Fold too. It’s possible that something from Winser London might fit the bill? www.winserlondon.com/

Thank you for suggestions. I've just read the info of where I'm going and it's black tie. So need a cocktail dress. Short (have ok legs) but some sort of sleeve (arms very ropey!)

No idea what size you are, but some of these dresses are online only if it helps - reduces the potential audience?

www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-short-beaded-sheath-cocktail-dress-lead-nude/p3763877

www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-embellished-dress-blue-heather/p3651078

www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-orlena-embellished-knitted-dress-pine/p3761604

That second John Lewis one - the Adrianna - is beautiful! Wish I had a big occasion coming up I could justify buying it for 😉