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'Modest' prom dresses

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TacoLover · 22/02/2019 09:43

Has anybody got any ideas for affordable prom dresses that have sleeves(don't need to be full length sleeves) and are floor length? All the ones I've found are too expensive

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merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 09:45

what/'s your budget? what size?

Baconislife · 22/02/2019 09:48

They have some at Quiz for £100 and below

merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 09:49

www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100019110.html

www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100018467.html

www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100016967.html

a few here-but give me an idea of your requirements and i'll loook

imsorryiasked · 22/02/2019 09:56

For the alternative look bargain for £10
Otherwise this gorgeous one from monsoon

merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 10:03

this is gorgeous

uk.millybridal.org/product/a-line-scoop-neck-chiffon-tulle-sweep-train-beading-prom-dresses-8425.html

come on op! what's your budget?

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TacoLover · 22/02/2019 11:20

Budget needs to be low so definitely under £100

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merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 11:23

is it for you? you daughter?
what colours do you like?
what styles?

do any of the links so far appeal to you?

merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 11:27

www.boohoo.com/chiffon-angel-sleeve-maxi-dress/DZZ49654.html?color=133

www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-long-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-embroidered-mesh/prd/11452031?clr=dusty-blue&SearchQuery=long%20sleeve%20prom%20dress&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=4&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=196

www.asos.com/asos-tall/asos-design-tall-scatter-sequin-knot-front-kimono-maxi-dress/prd/10771065?clr=soft-blush&SearchQuery=long%20sleeve%20prom%20dress&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=12&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=196

Ribbonsonabox · 22/02/2019 11:27

www.asos.com/maya/maya-bridesmaid-v-neck-maxi-tulle-dress-with-tonal-delicate-sequins-in-soft-grey/prd/11129708?clr=microchip&SearchQuery=&cid=13508&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=16&gridsize=3&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=571

merrybloomizoothief · 22/02/2019 11:29

you need to give us more information

IrmaFayLear · 22/02/2019 11:30

Well, if your dd is not too proud, Ebay have loads of prom dresses - worn only once! - at a fraction of the price of a new one. Some of these dresses were £500 new

Dd has some body issues and found a "modest" one with 3/4 length sleeves on the Next sale site - £40. But this was a couple of months ago. Or how about this? The Chichi London site seems to have lots of possibilities:

www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Carolina-Dress.html

bingoitsadingo · 22/02/2019 11:38

ASOS has lots more options if mesh/lace/sheer sleeves are ok, I wasn't sure so just a few that are quite solid

www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-maxi-dress-with-long-sleeve-embellished-bodice/prd/10540119?clr=grey&SearchQuery=long%20sleeve%20dress&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=4&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=5149

www.asos.com/maya/maya-bridesmaid-long-sleeved-maxi-dress-with-delicate-sequin-and-tulle-skirt/prd/7866276?clr=taupe-blush&SearchQuery=long%20sleeve%20dress&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=2&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=5149

www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-embellished-shoulder-mesh-maxi-dress/prd/10070666?CTAref=Recently+Viewed&clr=dusky-grey

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TacoLover · 22/02/2019 13:17

Thank you for all your suggestions! The dress is for my daughter, she likes merrybloom's first link with the pink dress but that is outside the price range sadly. She doesn't want the dress too over the top so no 'big' float dresses, if that makes sense.

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TacoLover · 22/02/2019 13:17

She's a size 6

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IrmaFayLear · 22/02/2019 13:21

this is pink:

www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Cina-Dress.html

IrmaFayLear · 22/02/2019 13:23

or:

www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Shania-Dress.html

sandycloud · 22/02/2019 13:23

I got my daughter a lipsy dress in an outlet next by us for about £40. There were lots of long dresses.

TalkinPeece · 22/02/2019 13:24

second hand ?

AnnieOH1 · 22/02/2019 13:40

Checkout Homeyee on Amazon. Some fab dresses and good quality too. Something like this is less than £50:

www.amazon.co.uk/HOMEYEE-Elegant-Shoulder-Cocktail-Chiffon/dp/B01MY3PTJJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?s=gateway&crid=3BVMBL26OSWO&keywords=homeyee+dresses&sprefix=homeyee&tag=mumsnetforum-21&qid=1550842709&sr=8-1

Haggisfish · 22/02/2019 13:41

Tkmaxx often have good prom dresses.

DandilionBreak · 22/02/2019 14:06

Some of the charity or vintage clothing shops might be worth a go. One of the Edinburgh charity shops has an entire room full of bridal and bridesmaid gowns, some of which may well be adaptable to a prom dress. Depends where you are, but there might be something locally. Also, would it be worth asking on your local community facebook page if anyone has a dress to sell that would suit your needs? The local girls often sell their dresses after one wearing - a quick dry clean and it's good to go.

trigger2 · 22/02/2019 15:33

My daughter got a lovely grey vintage style one from Quiz (last year). Floor length with short sleeves. Think it was £70sh. It looked so much classier than some of the others

TalkinPeece · 22/02/2019 15:35

DD's prom dress was actually a bridesmaids dress
as she wanted something simple that she could use again for balls and formal dances

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