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Help me choose an amazing dress

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 17:32

I 'may' be having a significant birthday soon. I was hoping to get a dress made but two local dressmakers have proven useless, so might want to buy one instead.

I'm size 14, used to be hourglass but now a bit rounder, busty. I'm very fussy! I want something that feels dressy but could equally well just be worn with ankle boots and a biker jacket to the pub. Would prefer it to have at least short sleeves, and not be polyester. Black or red probably my best colours, or maybe a dark print.

Budget up to about £200 for something really amazing.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:07

Some lovely knits on that site, Xing.

And if I was 6 foot tall and size 8 I'd love to swish around this

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:08

Thanks, Steel, but it's poly.

Awks - that's so sweet. Not for me but v cute.

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XingMing · 27/12/2019 22:09

Remus, I like it too but I'd need to be 9 inches taller, or even 9cm would help! I recall their stuff being pretty well made.

CremeDeSudo · 27/12/2019 22:10

How about these?

I've also stumbled across a brand called Frock and Frill which may be worth a look?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:11

Such a gorgeous print, Xing.

Sorry Creme but no to all three of those.

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PurbeckStone · 27/12/2019 22:13

Have you had a look at COS?

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XingMing · 27/12/2019 22:22

Not doing well here Remus. I am well taken with the swirly dress but if it ain't what you want.........www.adolfodominguez.

com/uk/fluid-dress-with-waist-knot-detail-29132523592?c=29132523590792

I've enjoyed so many of your book ideas over the years. Finally, the link

XingMing · 27/12/2019 22:24

I have no idea how that happened. Ds gutted my PC and I am waiting for his best friend (at uni) to help reconstruct it.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:25

Any book recs for me, Xing? Although I'm b=very fussy about books too! Grin

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BestIsWest · 27/12/2019 22:26

I like the sheerness of this
fenwicks

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:27

The waist knot dress is beautiful and would probably suit me (but it's poly - sorry!).

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Awks · 27/12/2019 22:27

I've got boobs too and this sort suits me. Also it's silk https://www.toa.st/uk/product/womens+dresses+and+tunics/c1mel/silk+vienna+dress.htm?clr=C1MELOlivee_sw

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:28

Quite like that, Best.

No to the Toast one, sorry, Awks. I need stronger colours in a print, with a dark background ideally.

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XingMing · 27/12/2019 22:29

Best recent read was Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. Currently reading The Penelopiad, a lend from DS's GF.

XingMing · 27/12/2019 22:31

Sorry, didn't read the fabric info. Nice shape though.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:32

I like that, Strictly.

The black silk Toast one would be lovely if it was about two feet shorter!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:33

Happy reading! I've had a rubbish reading year, but am hopeful about 2020.

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ineedto · 27/12/2019 22:38

If you really love the all saints dress you could buy two and use the fabric on the second dress to have sleeves added. Being in sale would make this possible within your budget.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:39

Awks - that's gorgeous.

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BikeRunSki · 27/12/2019 22:39

Plumo Zodiak Dress

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:42

Interesting idea, Ineed, except I'd also have to pay for the dressmaker. I might go and try the AllSaints one on with a thin/sheer silk t-shirt under it perhaps. The sort of thing that Cos sometimes do.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/12/2019 22:44

Bike - too long but ooh

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