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Help black tie dress needed for next week

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Oops109 · 16/10/2019 10:41

So like a fool I’ve left this till the last minute because I hate shopping but I need a dress for a black tie event next week. Had a whizz round the shops yesterday - monsoon, John Lewis etc and couldn’t find anything online or in the store - maybe because it’s the wrong time of year???

I’m a size 14 and would love to get something floor length or maybe those ones with the knee skirt but longer back.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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EmmaStone · 16/10/2019 10:47

I actually think ebay is amazing for this, as dresses tend to be very lightly worn, and you can get something quite high end for High St prices. But, you'd need something ending today to get it delivered in time...

You could also look at the dress rental agencies? Girl Meets Dress is one I think.

dementedma · 16/10/2019 10:56

I second ebay. I have to go to black tie things for work and have had some lovely dresses from ebay for really good value.

yomommasmomma · 16/10/2019 11:03

What is your budget?

EmmaStone · 16/10/2019 11:08

Or get yourself to a JL personal styling session and let them find you something!

ConFusion360 · 16/10/2019 11:10

I'd recommend Ebay too although perhaps not for something last minute.

90% of my wardrobe must have come from ebay but not everything I have ordered actually fits.

blamethecat · 16/10/2019 11:10

TK Maxx are sometimes worth a look.

MangoSalsa · 16/10/2019 11:10

Hobbs is usually worth a shot.

minorwomenswhiplashlynne · 16/10/2019 11:15

House of Fraser often have a good selection.

marmiteloversunite · 17/10/2019 10:39

Have you tried Quiz either online or in Debenhams? They always have long dresses.

Aprilcherry04 · 17/10/2019 13:54

Wallis has a couple of nice ones online

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