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Dinner date dress

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 20:17

I recently ordered a dress but unfortunately it looks more like a dressing gown than a sexy dress

I'm looking for a sexy-ish but understated dress. Budget £150
Hourglass figure size 14 big boobs
Would like red or bright pink preferably but open to all suggestions.
My style is quite simple and unfussy but I'm happy to embrace the change!

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 20:51

Is nobody bored tonight to help me look?

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Bouledeneige · 07/08/2020 20:57

We need a few cues OP. Is it posh or summer informal? What's your usual style? Are you heels and fake tan or what?

Bouledeneige · 07/08/2020 21:07

Or this

www.ghost.co.uk/verity-dress-navy-df51ca-k10

Or too pricey this:

rixo.co.uk/products/marilyn-polka-dot

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 21:12

Budget is really £150

I'm quite casual but do like to dress up. It's a dinner date in a nice hotel with my partner I've not seen since beginning of lockdown.

I'm only short too at 5'3"

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 21:14

This was my original choice but certainly doesn't look the £150 I paid!

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Bouledeneige · 07/08/2020 21:23

Its pretty in the picture. Does it not look like quality in real life?

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 21:59

No it's shocking. It's like a thin satin dressing gown. It's not lined and two cheap press studs keep it together!

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covetingthepreciousthings · 07/08/2020 22:13

www.johnlewis.com/oasis-ruffle-satin-maxi-dress-burgundy/p4361136

How about something like this?

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 22:15

Don't like that oasis one. It's too long. I'd either prefer knee length or mid calf length.

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Lockdownhairdontcare · 07/08/2020 22:31

A quick google gave me these three. All great bargains too.

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NeverTalksToStrangers · 07/08/2020 22:41

I'm a similar shape and size so tried to find something I thought would suit me but I actually can't wear wrap type dresses at all so those Ted Baker ones might not be good.

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_038020616903_-1

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 22:43

Love the ted baker ones although not sure if they'll be forgiving on my hips!

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TheVeryHungryTortoise · 07/08/2020 22:50

If you're an hourglass that dress would hug you in at the waist (where you are smallest) and then skim over your bigger hips. I think it would look lovely!

I wish I had an hourglass shape and could wear something like that but unfortunately I'm built like a rectangle with absolutely no waist to show off!

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TwoHoots74 · 07/08/2020 22:55

Is that the red one or coral one?

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goose1964 · 08/08/2020 11:24

This week to set your wishes www.coastfashion.com/lace-frill-hem-wrap-dress/ACC98469.html

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TwoHoots74 · 08/08/2020 13:16

Love that pink one goose. Is it more wedding like or be ok for dinner?

What's the quality like from silkfred?

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rottiemum88 · 08/08/2020 13:30

I bought this in the sale, it's a really lovely/flattering fit

https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod1070111000133678+073544011-1

Othering · 08/08/2020 14:25

Try and get something by Needle and Thread. Way out of budget but try ebay or a looky likey.

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