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ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 23/09/2021 18:06

Just been told that we are going to Burgh Island in the spring - lifelong dream - and the website says black tie for dinner and 'it is literally impossible to overdress'.

So, as opposed to my previous request for black tie help when I was a bit non-committal for a wedding where I didn't know anyone and it was a strange venue, this time I want to go big or go home.

I'm 5'5", size 14, evenly proportioned but not slim waisted enough to be hourglass despite wishing.

Hit me with your PROPER frock suggestions please! And possibly also some kind of glamorous evening coat/wrap. The venue theme is 1930s elegance but I am too fat for bias cut and too big of boob for backless halterneck, worse luck.

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ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 24/09/2021 08:29

Dress hire is a genius idea! What do you think of this one?

hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/size-14/products/gemma-emerald

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minipie · 24/09/2021 09:57

That is gorgeous!!

schmalex · 24/09/2021 10:14

Stunning! Very 30s glam.
Please do report back OP!

Palavah · 24/09/2021 11:27

LOVE IT.

Defiantly41 · 24/09/2021 11:42

The green one you posted for hire is stunning, and perfect for Burgh Island. We went a few years ago, it is fantastic (what's not to like about somewhere you arrive by sea tractor?) try and have a drink at the pub on the island too - the Pilchard? Really quaint. And have a windy walk up to the highest point.

noblegreenk · 24/09/2021 11:46

[quote EmmaStone]This one lovely too:
www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/jay-godfrey/dresses/gowns/mongomery-cold-shoulder-crepe-paneled-twill-gown/30828384629126742[/quote]
Ooh!!! I love this one!

ChristmasPlannier · 24/09/2021 20:55

[quote ElizabethinherGermanGarden]Dress hire is a genius idea! What do you think of this one?

hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/size-14/products/gemma-emerald[/quote]
Love love love this

mrssmiling · 24/09/2021 21:01

That emerald dress is beautiful OP - reserve it now! 😉

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 24/09/2021 21:34

I have booked it! I really hope it fits...

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ChristmasPlannier · 25/09/2021 12:57

@ElizabethinherGermanGarden

I have booked it! I really hope it fits...
excited! Fingers crossed for you. If not consider alterations
mrssmiling · 25/09/2021 13:56

Looking at another thread….these would be perfect for Burgh Island!
www.shibumistyle.com/collections/all-casual-wear
£££ but so glamorous! 😁
Or something more affordable from One Hundred Stars?onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/long-kimono

mrssmiling · 25/09/2021 13:57

onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/long-kimono

WimpoleHat · 25/09/2021 14:00

Oooh - I am green with envy. Do let us know how it is….!

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 25/09/2021 17:06

Those shibumi dressing gowns are a dream!

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thesearelaughterlines · 25/09/2021 17:49

[quote SheWoreYellow]Coast have a few nice ones too

www.coastfashion.com/sequin-bodice-tulle-skirt-maxi-dress/ACC98548.html?color=163[/quote]
Absolutely love this !!!!!

AnneKipankitoo · 25/09/2021 17:53

Those dresses are gorgeous @EmmaStone

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 12/10/2021 10:56

Something's gone wrong at Girl Meets Dress - the charge on my debit card has disappeared and no one seems to be answering either the chat function or the email contact and - worst of all - the beautiful green dress I'd reserved has disappeared from the website.

I think I'm going to have to start all over again! 😩

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NutellaEllaElla · 12/10/2021 11:02

I've never heard of it, what am I missing? Why is it fancy? I need to know!

TuftyRusty · 12/10/2021 11:28

That’s such a shame @ElizabethinherGermanGarden! Have you looked at Hurr and other rental sites? Hurr in particular has loads of black tie dresses - random selection that caught my eye below:

www.hurrcollective.com/listings/off-shoulder-velvet-dress

www.hurrcollective.com/listings/pandora-halterneck-dress

www.hurrcollective.com/listings/falconetti

www.hurrcollective.com/listings/carmelina

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 12/10/2021 11:32

Ooh, @TuftyRusty, Hurr is fancy! I will explore - thank you.

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