Help me find an imaginary dress!

[FolkyFoxFace]

Every year I search for a lovely dress for Christmas day. Last year I was pregnant and found a nice red tartan one that I loved, but that's the closest I've ever got!

I don't know what I want, but I do at the same time. Something red, or midnight blue OR green ideally (I know, but it's Xmas and I don't care 😁), maybe sparkly but not sequinned. Not garish, just something lovely. A properly nice frock.

Whenever I search online I can never find what I want. Haven't seen much in shops either. Maybe my shopping skills are simply appalling. 😂

But, if anyone HAS seen anything vaguely fitting my specific but totally unspecific description, please can you throw some links at me! It's my first year as a Mum and I really want to look nice in photos. I know it's not hugely important in the scheme of things, but it's an extra I'd really like.

🤣 You might need to include budget and size as a minimum

www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2/the-pretty-dress-company-myla-midi-dress-p183#attribute%5B1%5D=2

@Burnamer

🤣 You might need to include budget and size as a minimum

True. 😁 Size 6-8, budget wise... under £100 ideally but if it was special I'd consider more for future wears. I'm 5'4 and pale, and brunette if that also helps.

I'm also a walking fashion disaster...

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Ooo, thank you. That is very pretty. I'm not particularly busty (also should have included) but maybe with a good bra it could work!

I have found velvetty "nice" Christmassy dresses in the childrens sections rather than adult sections atm. Maybe just my immature taste. But M and S seemed to have quite a few. Like this one:

www.marksandspencer.com/harry-potter-velvet-glitter-dress-2-16-yrs-/p/clp60513128?color=GREEN#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SIMILAR-PERSONALISED_END_PDP_16_0:c9350253-6ae0-48eb-aa80-06eb713ad38d

I generally fit age 15-16 (UK size 10-12), so you might even be 13-14. They are also cheaper than adult clothes but I would saying worth trying first as fit can be a bit hit or miss. But m and s returns policy is decent.

This one came to mind. I don't have it but the glitter is in the fabric so it doesn't shed. Also apparently not rough.

www.popsyclothing.co.uk/collections/christmas-dresses/products/emerald-green-silver-glitter-dress

There's this as well although I'm not keen on the neckline personally.

www.popsyclothing.co.uk/collections/christmas-dresses/products/electra-navy-silver-glitter-dress

Whistles had this on a mannekin in the window at the weekend.
Annoyingly, despite being used on the 25% off velvet ad, it doesn’t appear to be in the actual website.
But it was lovely, and green!
So if you can get to a store I’d say defo worth a look.

@Hyggemama

I have found velvetty "nice" Christmassy dresses in the childrens sections rather than adult sections atm. Maybe just my immature taste. But M and S seemed to have quite a few. Like this one:

www.marksandspencer.com/harry-potter-velvet-glitter-dress-2-16-yrs-/p/clp60513128?color=GREEN#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SIMILAR-PERSONALISED_END_PDP_16_0:c9350253-6ae0-48eb-aa80-06eb713ad38d

I generally fit age 15-16 (UK size 10-12), so you might even be 13-14. They are also cheaper than adult clothes but I would saying worth trying first as fit can be a bit hit or miss. But m and s returns policy is decent.

That's a fab idea, I've never thought of that! The colours and the texture there are exactly the type of style I was trying to (very badly) sum up. I'm absolutely going to try this, that could be a total game changer. Thank you!

I’m just about to order from here 🤞

www.jjshouse.co.uk/

Dark blue - only size 8 left
Gorgeous print
www.whistles.com/product/cactus-print-velvet-dress-33772.html

Not sure what shape or neckline you like but can imagine this looking good on a size 6-8 with smallish boobs

www.oasisfashion.com/gold-foil-button-front-skater-dress/AAA07731-104-18.html?istCompanyId=89a42311-7c14-4438-979c-99dc2ff54bb6&istFeedId=2723e24d-20bd-4ec2-88a6-01c9b3dc43b0&istItemId=pplilxmrq&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAiAnO2MBhApEiwA8q0HYZHvAygoelXlc_hoMdU0QIQmlCcb6JqCC_swcnvaABYlswhUIz9BfBoC_owQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I also like this www.zara.com/uk/en/satin-effect-wrap-dress-p09134650.html?v1=131398364&gclid=CjwKCAiAnO2MBhApEiwA8q0HYXVl3VHSrQOf0xo_phQHeHuTbtHf6psM0Xl7LIVO4L6wDZjFPROqcBoCkVUQAvD_BwE

www.ghost.co.uk/becky-dress-navy-du59ca-k29
Super glam maxi

@SpamIAm Oh I really like the glitter there. It's not too much but still feels extra! I agree about the second one's neckline which is a shame, as the colour is lovely. Neckline makes it feel a tad dressing gown like! That first one is really nice though.

@MaryStuart Oh I like that! That's exactly the shade of green I was thinking. We do have a Whistles nearby, so DH and DS are getting dragged there this weekend. 😁

www.wearethought.com/jamesina-organic-cotton-velvet-midi-dress-in-pink/
I’m tempted by this one myself and I haven’t worn pink since I could express a preference!
The other one I like from that site is www.wearethought.com/effa-ecoverotm-midi-dress-in-red/

I think this is lovely - a tiny bit over budget but it's Black Friday next week...

www.asos.com/prd/201201817?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

www.johnlewis.com/french-connection-sonike-side-zip-dress-utility-blue/p5737763