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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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FauxFox · 28/12/2019 23:05

Or this one - awful photos but you know what it will look like

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303353311901

PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:10

https://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-flissie-striped-midi-dress-navy-multi/p4221272?size=xs&sku=238167931&s ppc=2dx-KELKOO-FASHION92700045364870833&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAl5zwBRCTARIsAIrukdNOm0sqKEoEURNnlI-UT7baZKRdbFzBBLTIQXr8Zyi2CntZVUWYFvUaAiMcEALwwcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sorry no idea how to do "proper" links

nanbread · 28/12/2019 23:11

uk.dvf.com/alice-silk-high-low-wrap-dress/12803DVF.html?dwvar_12803DVF_color=OLIVE&dwvar_12803DVF_size=XXS&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAl5zwBRCTARIsAIrukdOthLK0LJrhbic2RBe4PyyFAL7XbUMB5jQANYEh-15ilYTS6ziam_0aAilpEALw_wcB

Srictlybakeoff · 28/12/2019 23:14

The red Westwood dress is amazing. Would look great with something like this www.sandwichfashion.co.uk/p/vegan-suede-look-biker-jacket-pSAN-25001543-80041 and ankle boots

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/12/2019 23:18

I like that, Nan but it would look terrible on me.

Not so fond of the TB.

Strictly - I've got some lovely biker jackets in leather, but don't like to wear them indoors. A biker shape in fabric would be perfect.

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PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:30

I'm not picky. Given It was my first go, I'll take a very polite "not so fond".

PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:31

https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1168210?gclsrc=aw.ds&cm mmc=Google-ProductSearch-UKKm-mNAP ENNUK PLA---NAP+-+UK+-+GS+-+Sale+-+1MD+-+Designer+-+FW19+-+CSSSale+-+ClothingINTL&gclid=Cj0KCQiAl5zwBRCTARIsAIrukdM2dHtLSLDwmApq8HJymvNtBYLLxRHcjOdURwHos8OEKvZ1Gj0x6pEaAtcLEALwwwcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/12/2019 23:31

Panic - And thank you!

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PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:32

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/14416083670557490517?q=red+cotton+dress&client=safari&hl=en-gb&biw=375&bih=553&tbs=cat:2271,vw:f,init ar:SgVKAwjfEUoHsgQECPWnIA%3D%3D,ss:44&prmd=sinv&sxsrf=ACYBGNTFUkRf13CeRbXokWI9lA30s2nb2A:1577575899492&prds=epd:8325184621892647453,paur:ClkAsKraX1ugwd4xHNBB_55IpFRm0rmteZzD51XnR1Hijxg91k-zH4eZS2xbcXQd1e9smzCzGPTou7STjUfHNFhO2mSKPZAyp2Y31mZOOmBnlXdOGl58JQ1pFkxIZAFPVH73lXCvAXcFjTtYama6GTj55Jl0DEA,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/12/2019 23:32

Red MK one is poly.

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PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:34

I really like this one and it can be dressed up or down but no sleeves.

And probably too cheap anyways .

https://www.crewclothing.co.uk/womens/clothing/womens-dresses-and-skirts/notch-neck-sleeveless-dress-orange-wkj057/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAl5zwBRCTARIsAIrukdOFcVvN8cLV-EV81iMR7BtDVcT I7GkCX9aDpc-PKvzcTsNhPSje4YaAppCEALww_wcB

PanicAndRun · 28/12/2019 23:37

Too much?
(I'll take a break for a while so I'm not filling up your thread)

https://www.katespade.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-ksEuUk-Site/en GB/Product-Variation?pid=NJMUA511&dwvarrNJMUA511 size=4833L&dwvar NJMUA5111color=627&istCompanyId=503ed5f8-ffac-4ce4-a07f-00a2eeaddbcf&istFeedId=c00f9a29-872f-4b31-beb2-344dc4513a48&istItemId=wqqawimaw&istBid=t&utm source=Affiliate&utmmmedium=RakutenAffiliateNetwork&utm campaign=gcdL%2FATRVoE&utmmcontent=15&utm term=UKNetwork&ranMID=42004&ranEAID=gcdL%2FATRVoE&ranSiteID=gcdLLATRVoE-iwHarJCAAlwX369f_bCDqg

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/12/2019 23:42

I like both of those, Panic. The KS would be even better with less crazy sleeves!

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PanicAndRun · 29/12/2019 00:16

https://www.reiss.com/p/floral-printed-dress-womens-amalia-in-blue-black/?category_id=11000&gaEeList=W%20-%20Sale%20-%20Dresses

Poly i know but the jacket made me think of you.

This is quite nice but possibly too long?

www.reiss.com/p/open-back-lace-maxi-dress-womens-francesca-in-black/?category_id=11000&gaEeList=W%20-%20Sale%20-%20Dresses

LuisaKelmen · 29/12/2019 00:22

www.thekooples.com/uk_en/silk-long-printed-dress-frob19016kbla06.html

LittleChicken11 · 29/12/2019 00:48

ba-sh.com/uk/p/paloma-dress-vert-3664784130291.html

MtotheG · 29/12/2019 01:03

Ok I’m going in. This is my favourite Nancy Mac and I think it’s colours & a style you like.
www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/black-and-souchong/products/dolce-knot-dress-in-jet-fan-print-crepe-1

LuisaKelmen · 29/12/2019 01:22

www.reiss.com/p/floral-printed-midi-dress-womens-petra-in-black-print/

LuisaKelmen · 29/12/2019 01:24

kitristudio.com/products/rochelle-vintage-floral-dress

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 01:47

Hmm. That cream flowery thing is one of the most revolting things I've ever seen. Sorry but it really is horrible imvho. I'm being rude and am very sorry but...but....I really, really hate it!

I like the black floral Reiss one.

Don't really like that NancyMac, or not for me anyway.

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PanicAndRun · 29/12/2019 01:48

Yay I got two likes. Well a like and a like ,but...

preens anyways

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 02:11

Living the enthusiasm, Panic!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 02:11

Loving

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LittleChicken11 · 29/12/2019 12:12

BA&SH have lovely dresses
ba-sh.com/uk/p/dress-sahara-ocre-3664784151494.html

SproutsAreForLife · 29/12/2019 13:57

Please go for a Nancy Mac because I want to win the thread for suggesting her in the first place I would so love to own one, but not sure my spare tyre would fit into it.

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