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Do you think this looks nice? Help 😁

137 replies

WingBingo · 16/09/2021 20:46

I am wearing this for a black tie event as I have been nominated for an industry award and I am starting to waiver.

I have bought a strapless stick on bra, so my fried eggs look a lot better so please disregard my lovely pair in the picture.

Hair will be in a french pleat and I am wearing nude heels. Do you think I can carry it off?

Thank you.

Do you think this looks nice?  Help 😁
Do you think this looks nice?  Help 😁
Do you think this looks nice?  Help 😁
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IamEarthymama · 16/09/2021 22:21

Wow, Congratulations!

You look wonderful, you will have an amazing time!

Please come back and tell us about it.

powershowerforanhour · 16/09/2021 22:29

You look superb. I love that crossover neck style of dress and it really suits you. Another vote for hair back and some fab dangly earrings.

AdaColeman · 16/09/2021 22:34

I vote for your hair up, to show off the back of the dress.

Have you got a pair of chunky non dangly earrings, to bring a touch of gold near your face?

Loving the All Saints jacket and berry lipstick!

WingBingo · 16/09/2021 22:36

I do @AdaColeman. Definitely wearing earrings as my hair will be up, and I can’t wear a necklace with that neckline.

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AdaColeman · 16/09/2021 22:45

You are going to look absolutely stunning @WingBingo!

I would go for non dangling earrings, to let the uncluttered line of the dress really dominate, and the gold of the earrings at face level will draw the eye smoothly through the line.

WingBingo · 17/09/2021 07:45

Thank you!!

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Silverstreaks · 17/09/2021 09:01

It fits you really well.

grey12 · 17/09/2021 09:08

It's a beautiful dress! You have a lovely figure! But it does need the bra Wink

Tokyo89 · 17/09/2021 09:50

You have excellent arms and shoulders! And the colour is perfect 👍🏻 I have a question and a request:

  1. is the belt removable? If so, could we see a picture without?

  2. Does the waistline feel comfortable sitting down as well as standing up? And will your event involve a long dinner/many speeches?

I only ask about the waist because it looks perfect standing up BUT I have made the mistake (several times) of not taking into account the fact that after a meal and a few hours sitting our waistlines tend to want to expand a little.

AndTime · 17/09/2021 09:57

It looks fantastic on you!

Good luck with the nomination.

Thatusernameisalreadytaken · 17/09/2021 10:00

I think the dress is lovely and suits you well. If you feel a little conscious though, you could get a shawl/wrap?

StevieNix · 17/09/2021 10:02

Looks lovely- please go for the leather jacket and not the pashmina!
Also agree hair loose/curled may look better than a french plait.
But you look gorgeous!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 17/09/2021 10:06

Off topic completely but I really like your glasses OPGrin

Mumblechum0 · 17/09/2021 10:10

Lovely dress and it really suits you. Have a fab evening

LindaEllen · 17/09/2021 10:20

You look amazing. Go for it!!

WingBingo · 17/09/2021 10:44

I’ll try that later @Tokyo89 as it is removable.

Also, when I say french pleat, I mean like a chignon, not a plait, if that makes a difference. And it would be messy too.

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WingBingo · 17/09/2021 10:46

Ooh and yes, a four course meal so will check it whilst sat down!

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notlongtillxmas · 17/09/2021 10:56

Gorgeous dress , you look fab !

MrsGhastlyCrumb · 17/09/2021 12:25

Wow!!!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/09/2021 12:30

❤️❤️❤️. Congratulations on your nomination and Good Luck

GillBiggeloesHair · 17/09/2021 12:38

It's beautiful, wear it!

Cazziebo · 17/09/2021 12:41

Absolutely stunning! I'm looking for an evening dress and if I'd your figure, I'd be buying this.

Fingers crossed for the award!

Milomonster · 17/09/2021 15:10

Very elegant, gorgeous colour and you look amazing in it. Best of luck!

Leftbutcameback · 17/09/2021 15:16

Such a classy colour - congratulations on the nomination and enjoy your evening!

StarlightLady · 17/09/2021 16:29

It looks lovely. But a stick on bra may cause probs where there are none.

I’d suggest whenever you have a special event, if you are going for anything other than your standard bra style, give it a good “try innings” at home first.