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To ask for help picking a birthday dress ?

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Hop27 · 14/08/2021 13:23

It's my 41st birthday in a few weeks, it will be warm sunny weather. Barefoot bowls in the afternoon, kicking on to sundowners in the evening. Like everyone it's been a shit year so want to feel nice.

au.camilla.com/products/00010180-back-neck-tie-short-dress-gates-of-glory

ajeworld.com.au/collections/dresses/products/hushed-mini-dress

ajeworld.com.au/collections/dresses/products/aria-mini-dress-white

ajeworld.com.au/collections/dresses/products/hushed-mini-dress-white

www.zimmermannwear.com/ready-to-wear/clothing/dresses/striped-mini-dress-black-stripe.html

HELP !

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GoodHairDay86 · 14/08/2021 13:36

I like the 1st but gee wiz those are some pricey dresses

Rosycheeks21 · 14/08/2021 13:45

The last one is my favourite but I think you could get any of these dresses on Asos for less than £100. I’d probably buy something nicer than a dress if I have £500 to spend!

Hop27 · 14/08/2021 13:55

au.camilla.com/collections/dresses-kaftans-all/products/round-neck-a-line-dress-night-waiting-for-day

This is the one I really want - but needless to say it's too $$$$ even on sale

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Looubylou · 14/08/2021 14:04

The first is the best, the rest seem overpriced for what they are. What country are you in. Can you safely bend over to play bowls without flashing?

M0rT · 14/08/2021 14:06

When you say barefoot bowls do you mean the game where you bend over to throw a heavy ball?
If so you will need birthday knickers too with those dresses.
I recommend silk french knickers.

Alternista · 14/08/2021 14:08

I like both the white ones but am also worried about the bending over! 😂

Beachhuts90 · 14/08/2021 14:21

I like the first white one the best for the day you've described!

Aprilx · 14/08/2021 14:37

They are all stupidly priced for a scrap of material and seem quite unsuitable for your planned day. But the nicest one is the first one.

CoRhona · 14/08/2021 14:59

I like the first one and the last one but also shocked at the prices!!

idontlikealdi · 14/08/2021 15:02

First one is the nicest but also worried about the flashing element.

sorryforswearing · 14/08/2021 15:09

I like the first one but I did wonder about the bending over problem.

Thereareliterallynonamesleft · 14/08/2021 15:09

I also like the first one and the first white one!

WillowKnicks · 14/08/2021 15:10

LOVE the first one!!!

zukiecat · 14/08/2021 15:17

I think the first one is hideous, sorry.

I like the second one, but maybe not for bowling.

The third one is ok, I like the style, but I hate black clothes.

The camilla one is hideous too in my opinion.

I'm sure my opinion doesn't matter, so just get the one you like most.

Waspsarearseholes · 14/08/2021 18:02

None of them look worth the money to me! I hope that didn't come across nastily as that wasn't my intention but you can get very similar styles for much less. None appear particularly suitable for for bowling either, unless it's flashers' bowling. Hope you find one you like and enjoy the celebrations.

TillyTopper · 14/08/2021 18:05

None of them seem suitable for bowling - unless that means something else. You'll be flashing your undies.

Booboosweet · 14/08/2021 18:20

The last one is the nicest but totally inappropriate for an afternoon playing bowls. Why not wear a playsuit?

ScottishNewbie · 14/08/2021 18:48

First one defo. Last is second best, but maybe too restrictive for bowls?

Eralos · 14/08/2021 18:57

Love the first dress! All lovely though apart from the last black one. Any one of those is good for barefoot bowls! Enjoy

Iwantafuckingbreak · 14/08/2021 19:01

I think the first one, have a great birthday Flowers

KikoLemons · 14/08/2021 19:03

First and the very last. Beautiful. Stylish. SImple. Can see they are expensive. Easy, nicely cut.

Lou25mumof1 · 14/08/2021 19:15

I like the third one personally but obviously it’s about your personal style! Imagine yourself having the most wonderful day…which dress are you wearing when you picture it?

GameSetMatch · 14/08/2021 19:18

I like the middle three the best, not keen on the first one and the last one doesn’t look like afternoon attire. Though I’d worry about showing my knickers so I’m probably not the right person to ask.

GrandDuchessRomanov · 14/08/2021 20:49

Not keen on any of them sorry OP, very "baby dollish" imo.

Also what a lot of money for not a lot of frock! If I saw you wearing any of them I would never guess in a million years they are so expensive.

Spaghettipie1 · 14/08/2021 20:51

I like the 3rd one.

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