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Please help me find a dress

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TickledOnion · 29/09/2021 16:58

You were all very helpful with finding a dress for my daughters bat mitzvah but now I need one for me please.

It needs to be a dress (or skirt and top).

Ideally below the knee as I hate my knees. I could wear something shorter with black tights but don’t think it looks as smart and not sure what shoes/boots go.

It needs to cover the top half of my arms. I suit 3/4 sleeves best.

I am 5ft3, size 12-14 and curvy. I need a dress with a waist. Wrap style or shirt style with a belt or pencil with a belt suit me.

It needs to be smart/dressy but not eveningy.

I suit winter colours. I like green, teal, burgundy, royal blue, navy, black, purple, red. Really don’t suit yellow, orange, beige or brown.
Max budget of £100 but preferably less.

Thank you!

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LookItsMeAgain · 30/09/2021 09:10

My last suggestion (for the moment) would be this one from Next:
www.next.co.uk/style/st878193/544882#544882

Jumpingintosummer · 30/09/2021 09:16

I like that these could all be worn with a court shoe, coat and bag for event then used again with tights, boots, knitwear etc too.

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TickledOnion · 30/09/2021 18:33

Thanks. Those are all suitable but I’m not that keen on them. I feel like they aren’t quite dressy enough.

I ordered this but it was a weird fabric and the shoulders really stuck out.
www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/girl-in-mind/aliza-collar-detail-lace-skirt-midi-dress-emerald-green

And this but I wasn’t keen on the big pattern in real life and it pulled on my hips.
girlinmind.com/products/chelsea-half-sleeve-wrap-detailing-midi-dress-blush-flower-print

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TheRaisinGirls · 30/09/2021 20:32

How about this? I've actually just ordered it myself (although I'm worried the shoulders will look weird in real life).

www.phase-eight.com/product/mya-ruched-belted-jersey-dress-220574631.html#q=Mya&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=220574631&pos=0

GetBackinTheMilkYouRubberyGit · 30/09/2021 21:11

This one? Lovely colour but funky print. Wrap bust, waist and midi/maxi length www.clarenceandalabama.co.uk/collections/limited-edition-jumpsuits-midi-dresses/products/denise-pink-red-leopard-wrap-midi-dress

TonkinLenkicks · 30/09/2021 21:14

I’ve just had this delivered and it is so beautiful. It really shows off my figure and can be dressed up and down

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/cutie-london/short-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-polka-dot-navy

TickledOnion · 30/09/2021 22:45

Thanks. I like a few of the green quiz dresses and the silkfred one. @TonkinLenkicks do you need a very flat stomach to wear it. I’m not sure how forgiving it will be.

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