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Help! Need fab dress for my 50th!

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littlewoollypervert · 25/09/2019 13:35

I've lost 3 stone but have about another 20 lbs to go, so need something flattering.
Budget about €250.
Knee length (not a mini) and sleeves to at least elbow length.
Party is November, so not too summery.
I like solid bright/deep colours - or if patterned, a bright/deep colour in the background.
I'm 5 foot 3, and currently about size 14.
I haven't started to try on in the shops yet as I haven't a clue what I want - having been overweight for 20 years, I'm trying to wean myself off buying the first thing that fits (as I did that for so long)!
I like Carraig Donn - have had a couple of dresses from there for weddings recently.
Please hit me with your ideas! I'm throwing a party - room above a pub, food and DJ, so will be dancing and running around talking to people, so it needs to be comfortable.

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Daria32 · 25/09/2019 13:44

Have you tried The Pretty Dress company?
www.theprettydresscompany.com/
Lots of nice midi dresses of different styles.

Ladybird37 · 25/09/2019 13:48

Bombshell always good

littlewoollypervert · 25/09/2019 13:48

Thanks Daria32 some of those look fab, I like that each one is available in lots of colours.

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Ohyesiam · 25/09/2019 13:49

What is your body shape?

littlewoollypervert · 25/09/2019 14:05

Body shape is curvy - about a C cup, plenty of bum and hips.
I've a slim waist and ribcage (sounds odd but it means I really suit a dress which is tight under the bust!)
Bit of a mum tum.
I got into a size 14 dress recently and took a pic which shows my current shape, I'll see can I upload it.

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Lardlizard · 25/09/2019 14:27

A nice wrap dress

Lardlizard · 25/09/2019 14:32

Here not exciting enough ? Nice in rl velvety and purpley

Veronicat · 25/09/2019 14:38

I've bought this for my 50th in December. It actually looks nicer in real life and fits like a dream. I'm a wobbly 12-14.

Help! Need fab dress for my 50th!
littlewoollypervert · 25/09/2019 23:18

I like the look of that one Lard.

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littlewoollypervert · 25/09/2019 23:19

This is me

Help! Need fab dress for my 50th!
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GeoffreyAndBungle · 25/09/2019 23:22

Definitely have a look at bombshell by Katya Wildman.

Love her dresses, good for curves and there was a sale on last time I looked!

PickAChew · 25/09/2019 23:24

tht's no C. DH is a C.

BumboBaggins · 26/09/2019 15:44

I was also going to recommend the Pretty Dress Company. Nice quality items and nice shapes. I’ve bought from there and I loved the dress.

Lardlizard · 27/09/2019 15:12

Pervert, it’s nicer in rl too

Paddy1234 · 27/09/2019 15:18

This I think is nice from phase eight

Help! Need fab dress for my 50th!
Lardlizard · 27/09/2019 19:40

Yeah that’s nice shame the background colour is black
Would be much nicer say if it was a dark green

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