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Help me find Xmas party dress!!

16 replies

harleyyy · 21/10/2021 12:43

I like dresses with 3/4 or long sleeves, midi length, v neck.

Anyone seen anything particularly nice? I've not got a huge budget but don't mind spending a bit if will last me through the years!

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Jumpingintochristmas · 21/10/2021 13:12

I have a wardrobe full of expensive dresses but my favourite go to party dress is 5yrs old from Tesco!

It’s sparkly luxe material, v neck but almost fake wrap with long sleeves. Sits on the knee. It was under £35 and they do a version every year!

Iveputmyselfonthenaughtystep · 21/10/2021 13:16

Silk Fred has some great options. I particularly like the D Anna range but check them out

waltzingparrot · 21/10/2021 16:12

What size? Are you in your twenties?

NautaOcts · 21/10/2021 16:15

Totally depends on your size but for flattering a curvier figure I was recently really happy with a velvet mock wrap dress from Bombshell (thanks to a mn recommendation). Nicely lined, feels lovely on. 3/4 sleeves, V neck that i don’t need to wear something underneath with. Few Christmassy colours to choose from.
www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/dark-green-velvet-stretch-luxe-bombshell-3-4-sleeve-jersey-dress

Defiantly41 · 21/10/2021 19:44

John Lewis usually launch their Christmas party dress collection in early November

Nancy Mac have some gorgeous dresses

harleyyy · 24/10/2021 10:33

Thanks all. I'm 33 and wear a size 12-14

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Daisy829 · 24/10/2021 10:55

I’ve recently been trying to find a dress for a black tie event and have ordered A LOT! I’m slightly older than you but tend to go for similar styles as my arms aren’t great but my legs are decent.
Anyway, long story short, this looks lovely…..it’s not got sleeves as such but with the capped sleeves and lace it’s really flattering on. The sizes are a bit small so I’d go for the 14

www.next.co.uk/style/ls209283/P43945#P43945

Also I’ve found a couple of nice ones on Phase 8 sale which are good options too. Somewhere I’ve never considered before.

Daisy829 · 24/10/2021 11:08

This is beautiful on. No sleeves but you could get a little jacket for it if you felt the need

www.phase-eight.com/product/caylee-drape-maxi-dress-20674098314.html?utm_source=transactional_emails&utm_campaign=order_dispatch&utm_medium=email&utm_content=viewproduct

Sorry for the dress spam. That’s them all!

harleyyy · 26/10/2021 18:44

Thank you some gorgeous suggestions!

Love the green phase eight ones abs the silver sparkly asos one!

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MrsBerthaRochester · 26/10/2021 19:46

I have my Xmas party dress sorted(if I actually get to one). I bought a pre loved Collectif dress on FB. Red velvet,it's gorgeous and fits like a glove. Also got the Dorothy shoes from Deadly is the female pre loved for an absolute bargain!
I recommend Collectif clothing.The pretty dress company,Pretty kitty fashion and eBay for party dresses.

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