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Dress for 40th

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MumOfOneAndAHalf · 06/09/2021 19:39

Hello wise mumsnetters,

I am looking to buy a dress for my 40th. I am usually size 8-10 in dresses but with a stubborn mum tum after 2 Caesarians and pear shaped with a flat chest.
I would like something with some sort of sleeve (long/mid/short sleeve is fine). Also preferably a pattern rather than plain coloured.

I want to splash out and happy to pay around £300 on it. I like the brand Cefinn but nothing is quite right. Any other similar brands you can think of?

Thanks for reading - I know there have been similar threads in the past that have helped others out!

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ellyeth · 16/09/2021 20:09

As you are looking to spend quite a bit, have a look at the Selfridges, Fenwicks and Liberty websites.

LoisLane66 · 16/09/2021 20:33

I can recommend Silkfred too. Lots of choice there. Do let us know what you bought and maybe post a photo. I'm sure you'll look a million dollars.
Have a very happy and memorable birthday.

Lovewins · 16/09/2021 20:37

I wore a beautiful silk dress from The Kooples for my 40th- maybe have a look at their web sight. The styling can be a bit grunge/rock but the dresses are beautifully cut in lovely (often floral) patterns but not too twee.

BeaLola · 18/09/2021 08:46

I see SilkFred mentioned a lot - how is their sizing / generous or need to size up ? Thank you

SunnyUpNorth · 19/09/2021 22:19

Ooh yes do come back and update. I’ve never heard of Nancy Mac but some of those dresses are gorgeous.

peppermintpat · 19/09/2021 22:24

Again with Joe Brown?? Always mentioned in fashion posts and so frumpy.

PlanetA · 20/09/2021 08:23

How about renting dress? By Rotation have some lovely dresses. You could even rent a bag or accessories and save yourself a fortune.

PlanetA · 20/09/2021 08:38

I have a similar body type to you. I usually wear a size 8 in dresses. They have to be looser on the bottom and more fitted on top. I recently bought a floral midi dress from Hush that fits well. I had to size down to a 6 as their clothes are a really generous fit. Not silk, but the fabric still feels nice. The one I bought is the Kensington with long sleeves. I don't think they do it anymore as it was in the sale, but lots of other options online like this one:

www.hush-uk.com/amabel-floral-midi-dress-multicoloured-floral/000633-2879-8.html#fo_c=1586&fo_k=62d4fe72a41723a147f774c729efee24&fo_s=gsuruk

MrsNewlands · 21/09/2021 08:29

Have you looked on Stine Goya, Rixo & Celia B? SG are a fabulous Copenhagen brand with gorgeous oversized style dresses in amazing prints and fabrics around your pricepoint mentioned - uk.stinegoya.com/collections/dress

Rixo & Celia B both do gorgeous prints, have seen lots of other loving and recommending on instagram! (again most are around £2-300 mark|)

rixo.co.uk/collections/dresses
www.celiab.com/in-the-mood-for-love

Either of those 3 would be my top pick! Let us know what you go for, hope you have a fab birthday :)

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