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Evening dress needed

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 21:33

Black tie event in September. Ideally full length gown needed. Am size 16 . 14 with a few pounds off. Decent boobs and legs but total apple with big round tummy. am 55, so something age appropriate.

hate frills, flounces and pastels. Like bold colours (but have purple hair!). Adore beaded gowns. Limited budget. any ideas, O. Wise ones?

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LifeOfBox · 14/08/2019 21:36

Have you still got Xmas Jeremy Fisher ma? I look forward to him every year 😂.

I would look at Hobbs outlet online, Monsoon or Phase eight, all of whom have fab sale items.

PoppingOneOutIn2020 · 14/08/2019 21:37

Quiz is your beat friend. Let me have a look-see!

LifeOfBox · 14/08/2019 21:45

Not sure how to dress an apple as I am a pear but this type of thing?

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 21:45

life yes, I do!!! how lovely that you remember him. We have bought him a girlfriend for this year’s outrageous Christmas decoration. Wait till you see....

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LifeOfBox · 14/08/2019 21:45

Oh how fab, I will make sure I look for him and his new beau!

PoppingOneOutIn2020 · 14/08/2019 21:48

?

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Evening dress needed
Evening dress needed
PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 14/08/2019 21:48

Adriana Papell is good for heavily beaded dresses.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 14/08/2019 21:55

I go to a lot of black tie events in my job and my go to shops are Monsoon and Roman (don’t rule it out honestly, frumpy for casual but can be fab for evening wear!) Monsoon sale can be amazing I got a fully sequinned mini from there in the sale down from £89 to £18!

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 21:57

Thank you all. Like that blue one sex
Will check out adriana papell

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 14/08/2019 21:59

It's a brand that T K Maxx often have actually, I've seen some bargains there.

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 22:02

OMG I love that sequin mermaid one......am sorely tempted.If it’s a generous 14 I can do it.

Would love a green dress though. Have always wanted one and never found one...

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 14/08/2019 22:07

A bit pricey for a one off but if you’ll wear it a few times?

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 22:08

Ooh english I like that but too expensive. Loving some of these ideas.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 14/08/2019 22:14

Might be worth looking somewhere like Silkfred or Shein they do a lot of copycat stuff. Shein quality is mixed and you have to size up they’re tiny! Blush

PoppingOneOutIn2020 · 14/08/2019 22:16

How green on a scale of this green, to this green 🤣

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dementedma · 14/08/2019 22:29

Eek too pale popping. I like an emerald or “seaweed” green . More the second colour than the first

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hsegfiugseskufh · 14/08/2019 22:41

Any of these op?

www.goddiva.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Emerald

PoppingOneOutIn2020 · 14/08/2019 22:54

Hmm??

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Mileysmiley · 15/08/2019 02:21

I have a Adrianna Pappell which I think is flattering and doesn't seem to date.

There is a sale on at John Lewis

www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-lola-jersey-dress-hot-tomato/p4081174

Mileysmiley · 15/08/2019 02:25

I have just ended up ordering one for my husbands Christmas party. :)

Mileysmiley · 15/08/2019 02:41

Blimey! I just ended up ordering a pair of Dune ankle boots as well >>> I better leave this thread>>>>

Sexnotgender · 15/08/2019 06:46

Glad you like my offerings thus far! The mermaid dress is beautiful.

How about this?
www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-melony-sequin-dress-emerald/p4263085