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Help me find a killer dress

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imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 12:26

Ok. I'm going out with a group of friends in a couple of weeks for dinner and drinks and would love to get a fabulous new outfit to wear. This is the first time we've met up for a special occasion since March 2020 and it feels like a cause for celebration as we've all made it through lockdown and stayed healthy. I've been looking online for weeks at Reiss, Whistles, Hush, Ted Baker, Rixo etc but I can't really find anything I like.
Requirements-

I'm really flat chested so I try to avoid v necks and suit higher necked dresses.
Midi length (or could wear maxi)
I'm size 8/10 and prefer more fitted dresses rather than baggy ones.
Budget up to £250
I'm blonde so suit cooler colours better like pale blue, silver.

Please help lovely MNetters 🙏

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Defiantly41 · 05/08/2021 12:33

3 options from Anthropologie

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imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 12:35

Thanks @Defiantly41 I had forgotten about Anthropologie so I'll have a look online. The first photo is nice but I need a high neck. I quite like the last photo too but warm colours which I don't suit. I'll check out the website for other ideas.

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Whatsthatohno · 05/08/2021 12:44

Wolf&Badger have a sale on at the moment, some of their dresses are amazing. Some are just weird, but still fun to look at Grin. Quite a few in a beautiful shade of light blue, which I'd love to wear, but I'm the opposite of you and have warm colouring.
This is a darker blue, but stunning
www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/shoulder-drape-dress-in-royal-blue/?result_index=76&query_id=796bee2047f3f9443b463ebb46af0f26

Defiantly41 · 05/08/2021 12:45

... and a few from JL

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imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 13:25

@ForCluckSake those Reformation dress are lovely and I was looking at these myself this morning. I thought they looked quite thin though for the price and wondered about the quality. I like them though!

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imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 13:26

@Defiantly41 these are nice too. The blue dresses are gorgeous. I don't think I'd be able to wear the halter one though as I'm kind of skinny on the top. It's gorgeous

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imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 13:28

@Galassia I think I prefer floaty to body con dresses but that Lipsy one is nice.

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WouldBeGood · 05/08/2021 13:32

Nancy Mac fitted dress I love the look of their dresses, but am massive of nork, so a vicarious suggestion 😃

WouldBeGood · 05/08/2021 13:39

Can you do black? See by Chloe

Have you looked at the Outnet? Lots on there

imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 13:43

@WouldBeGood those dresses are so pretty! Gorgeous prints. Most of them seem to have an open or v neck though. I have so little boobs that my chest area has rib bones visible so I always cover my whole chest when I wear a dress. I realise this discounts almost every dress manufactured! Sob!

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NellietheNumpty · 05/08/2021 13:44

@WouldBeGood
That is a wow dress. Great find.

imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 13:45

@WouldBeGood I usually avoid black plus I heard e we're getting a heatwave in the next two weeks 🤞 so would prefer to wear a summer colour however I really like that dress. Perfect shape for me. The low back maybe makes it a bit more summery?

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WouldBeGood · 05/08/2021 13:53

I think it’s really lovely, caught my eye. I quite like black for the summer though.

MadameOvary81 · 05/08/2021 14:02

Never fully dressed have some lovely ones too...

www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/products/white-fruit-sticker-dress

www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/products/amalfi-frida-dress

imstilljenny2 · 05/08/2021 14:46

@MadameOvary81 yes they are all nice. I especially like the white Jigsaw dress. I never wear white but it looks really nice

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DecentPleasant · 06/08/2021 10:00

I came on to link the Jigsaw dress!
www.jigsaw-online.com/product/broderie-tiered-maxi-dress/J41464_WH000

imstilljenny2 · 06/08/2021 13:23

@DecentPleasant is really pretty isn't it? I never wear white but might order it to see.

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MadameOvary81 · 06/08/2021 13:32

If you order, use the Code SX10 to get an extra 10% off...i just got an email from Jigsaw. I might buy it myself! lol

Alez · 06/08/2021 13:33

I saw this dress in JL yesterday, I really like it but the pale blue is not my colour.

www.whistles.com/product/esme-dalmation-print-dress-33241.html#cgid=Dresses_Clothing_WW&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=esme-dalmation-print-dress-33241&pos=4

Alez · 06/08/2021 13:35

LK Bennet has lots of dresses that might fill the bill too. High necked and cool colours:
www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses

imstilljenny2 · 06/08/2021 14:30

@Alez I love that dress! I have the skirt in that print from Whistles but it ticks so many boxes that I'm going to get it. Thanks!

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