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Can you find me a dress to wear to a family party?

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KeithFitt · 16/08/2019 13:47

It's my aunties milestone birthday in October and we've been invited to go to her local church service first then lunch at a posh restaurant so I wanted a dress that's versatile enough for both.
We aren't regular church goers so I'm not really sure what to wear?
I'm hourglass size 12, I feel most comfortable in fit and flare type dresses that go in at my waist and skim my hips.
Preferably knee length/midi, high neck, short or 3/4 length sleeve?
I'm pale so look best in bold colours/prints/navy etc.
Open to something completely different as I am in a bit of style rut.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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BigFatBloomers · 16/08/2019 14:13

What's the budget?

I think I'd go for a belted shirt dress or a wrap dress.

This is perhaps a bit shiny but the right sort of idea

Or this

KeithFitt · 16/08/2019 14:25

£50 ish?
I love leopard print but don't want to stand out too much at church if you know what I mean?
I really like the pattern of the 2nd one but not sure I'm brave enough as it looks very retro and I don't have the right image hmm

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BigFatBloomers · 16/08/2019 15:10

Jolie Moi seem to have quite a few that look like the right sort of thing (unless they're still a bit bright)

www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-twist-front-flared-dress-black-geo/p4041140?size=12
www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-retro-circle-print-dress-blue/p3989133?size=12
www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-twist-flare-dress-black-wave/p4053038?size=12

I wouldn't worry too much about the church aspect of it - unless it's very high church. You could always wear a cardigan or jacket if you were particularly worried.

KeithFitt · 16/08/2019 16:23

Thank you! They seem an idea shape for me just not keen on the prints.

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BigFatBloomers · 16/08/2019 16:38

Less shiny leopard

KeithFitt · 16/08/2019 16:42

I really love that but its a bit of a low neckline - do you think it would look silly with a black strappy vest underneath?

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Widowodiw · 16/08/2019 16:50

I wouldn’t put a slip under that neckline myself but if that’s what makes you feel comfortable. That neckline is a standard wrap over neckline and would be fine for church.

TwigTheWonderKid · 16/08/2019 17:26

Any good?

or this one?

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