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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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happygertie · 29/12/2019 14:19

How about something like this
https://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/ukcatalog/monn1,mon1.2/8489320914

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 14:22

Don't really like either of the latest ones posted, sorry.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 14:22

Sprouts - I think you really deserve a Nancy Mac. And you'll be so happy swishing that you won't care about your spare tyre.

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exexpat · 29/12/2019 14:44

I haven't gone through the whole thread, but has anyone posted anything from Wrap? They do good quality natural fabrics, and there are some things in the sale that might fit your requirements:
www.wraplondon.co.uk/fashion-WW06-SMWDRSK/dresses-skirts/silk-jacquard-dress.htm
www.wraplondon.co.uk/fashion-WW02-SMWDRSK/dresses-skirts/printed-silk-velvet-wrap-dress.htm
www.wraplondon.co.uk/fashion-WX49-SMWDRSK/dresses-skirts/silk-velvet-wrap-dress.htm

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 17:39

I like a couple of the Wrap ones but they'd be far too long for me.

Wondering if I should buy a leather skirt instead... Grin

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cultmaskid · 29/12/2019 21:30

Ooh I love a leather skirt

Look on Zadig et Voltaire's website

TooMinty · 29/12/2019 23:10

I saw an amazing leather dress somewhere but discounted it as I thought it didn't match the brief... Zalando maybe?

I fancy leather leggings but not sure where to get short arse ones...

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 23:16

I don't like leather leggings/trousers and don't imagine a dress would be very comfortable, but I do like a leather skirt!

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MtotheG · 29/12/2019 23:23

I’m surprised you think the dresses from Wrap would be too long for you, just how short are you OP? Grin

PegasusReturns · 29/12/2019 23:35

It’s polyester of course though

PegasusReturns · 29/12/2019 23:37

Or this if you want short

www.thekooples.com/ie_en/short-pleated-black-dress-with-lacing-frob19177kbla01.html

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2019 23:53

I'm 5'2. The Wrap dresses are mostly unflattering lengths on the models, so would be appalling on me!

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PanicAndRun · 30/12/2019 00:09

Go with a leather skirt, you sound rather excited at the thought of it!

CremeDeSudo · 30/12/2019 08:04

Will you share what you choose in the end? Very curious now!

catwithflowers · 30/12/2019 08:18

SproutsAreForLife

Just wanted to say thank you for suggesting Nancy Mac. I’ve just bought a beautiful dress, brand new on eBay (£19 including postage 😳), and can’t wait for it to be delivered. I’d never heard of Nancy Mac before and have spent hours browsing their gorgeous dresses online 😀

Will report back on quality and fit but it’s all looking very promising!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/12/2019 10:19

Cat - how exciting!

Creme - I'll definitely share of I buy. Knowing me, I'll end up with a new leather jacket and an old dress. I have form for this!

I'm going to go and have a browse in Selfridges today.

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SproutsAreForLife · 30/12/2019 10:50

@catwithflowers I was close to buying one for my 50th this year. Maybe I will reward myself with one if I lose a stone Smile

cultmaskid · 30/12/2019 11:42

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie have fun I want to see the end result because it's been a nice thread following x

catwithflowers · 30/12/2019 12:45

This is a pic from eBay. I think it might look even nicer in real life! Good luck Remus, I’ve loved looking at all the lovely dresses your thread inspired 😊

Help me choose an amazing dress
VetOnCall · 30/12/2019 16:27

I hardly ever wear dresses but now I really want someone I know to get married so I can buy one of those Nancy Mac dresses. They are beautiful. Thanks to whoever linked to them in the first place, I now have my future dress needs sorted!