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Black tie/evening dress

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randominternetperson · 26/10/2019 07:33

Hi
I've a couple of black tie functions and a Christmas party coming up and while browsing online for a dress have realised I'm 38 and the concept of being mutton dressed as lamb is a reality for me now (been pregnant/breastfeeding for the last few christmases so haven't had this epiphany earlier).
Where on earth can I get a lovely, sophisticated evening gown from? I've had a look at a few and they're either for the very young (or brave) with cut out bits or feel slightly older.
I'm out of practise...

Where can I go to get a lovely, sophisticated cocktail/evening gown that will get me through? No real budget in mind, happy to spend a bit if its quality (I.e can be trotted our year after year til I move into the next age bracket!)

I'm 5'5", big boobs (somewhere north of 32F/G and need a bra thanks to my lovely but ungrateful children), small-ish waist and some fairly hefty thighs. I'm still a size 10 thanks to vanity sizing.
Please help!

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FranneKipankinstein · 26/10/2019 21:54

Haha!
I was going to say that jumpsuit!

FranneKipankinstein · 26/10/2019 21:57

I bought a jumpsuit AND a dress !

FranneKipankinstein · 26/10/2019 22:07

Can't post pic as used up my 3 today already.

Fingerbobs · 27/10/2019 07:49

I have big boobs (32F) and I also have that Wolf & Badger dress, and love it.

Would you wear it to a ‘ball’? I have one coming up and - not ever in my 47 years having been to a ball - am a bit lost as to what people will really be wearing...

ittooshallpass · 27/10/2019 07:52

www.bombshellhq.com/

CherryPavlova · 27/10/2019 07:54

My daughter uses Phase 8, Monsoon, Jigsaw or sometimes just goes to John Lewis.

FranneKipankinstein · 27/10/2019 09:19

uk.dvf.com/habanna-satin-back-crepe-halter-jumpsuit/13152DVF.html
A bit over budget but a classic.

Thisismynewname123 · 28/10/2019 09:41

Have you tried any of these?
Ariella: ariella.com/product-tag/occasion-dresses/

Littleblackdress.co.uk

theprettydresscompany.com

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