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what do y'all think of this dress?

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Carmenere · 06/08/2007 22:59

I am going to a V. fancy wedding at the weekend and although I have a dress I could wear, I'm not 100 per cent comfortable in it iyswim.

So what about this www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_59368_402720_-1
I am blonde, 5'10 and a size 16/18 and some very good underwear will be playing a supporting role. I have a nice pair of strappy white platforms and have a light tan. So would it be a good choice(needless to say 100 squids is quite a lot for me)

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Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:25

How about this as a back up www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_17632_403408_-1?

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frapachino · 06/08/2007 23:27

not the black one - I hate black at weddings! I always think those dressed in black disapprove of the partnership iykwim!

filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:30

grey? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:31

i like this

Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:33

That is lovely, I don't often wear patterns but it might just work. It is definitely worth a try on.

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filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:33

or this

Tortington · 06/08/2007 23:33

i like that

Tortington · 06/08/2007 23:33

and the patterend one

filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:34

ooohh what about this?

Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:38

No red is dodgy on me as although I have fairly sallow skin my cheeks are pink so I can look a bit flushed in red. And strapless is out for norkage reasons.

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Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:39

Although it is lovely adn maybe that shade would work because it is orangey iyswim.

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filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:40

you need to go along and take armloads of stuff and try on. take stuff you wouldn't normally consider because you never know till you see it on.

nappyaddict · 06/08/2007 23:42

i like the red sequin one best

Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:42

I do I know, I may have to rope in my gay best friend for a razor sharpe opinion

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Desiderata · 06/08/2007 23:45

They're all short-sleeved. Are you confident with that?

Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:48

Fairly confident. I mean I do have bingo wings but they are not hideous I don't think. I mean I will wear a shrug or jacket to the church ect.

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Desiderata · 06/08/2007 23:52

Good! I'm actually quite slim, but I have a bulge under my armpits which I've never liked. Hence my huge problem with dresses, because they're almost always sleeveless.

If you're blonde with a light tan, I must say that I still prefer the one you originally chose.

filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 06/08/2007 23:53

yes i think so too.
you will look all summery and delish.

Carmenere · 06/08/2007 23:59

Yes it is my favourite on screen so far but I suppose it is al in the trying on. Thanks for the help.

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TnOgu · 07/08/2007 00:01

C - I think the first dress is lovely.

With your colouring it would look stunning.

Aero · 07/08/2007 00:05

Well, since I've seen you in the flesh, I think you'll look sensational in any of them! My personal favourite is the plainer turquoise one and I also love the 'back-up' one. Think the black is too harsh I think. The shape of the dress is very fitted and will flatter your stunning good looks beautifully.

Aero · 07/08/2007 00:08

ps - I love the first one too, but I really like the 'ruffly' bit on the skirt of the second one.

harpsichordcarrier · 07/08/2007 00:09

I agree with Aero, you can absolutely carry off any of those.
personally, I like the first one best. you would look stunning in that.
not the plain turquoise one.
I like the patterned red one but take your point in you don't like red.

Aero · 07/08/2007 00:11

Yes harpsi - I loved the red one too, but not everyone can wear red.

I wanna see them on Carmenere now!

harpsichordcarrier · 07/08/2007 00:12

I think Carmenere would like very very good in that red frock tbh with the right make up
but whadduIknow

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