Oh my! If ever a dress could make me work harder …

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www.miumiu.com/gb/en/ready_to_wear/dresses/products.Embroidered_silk_and_wool_midi_dress.MF4582_10A9_F0613.html

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I need an awards ceremony to wear it to.

Triumphantly.

Clicked on link and got a serious looking bloke striding down the runway in micro shorts 😂
Don’t know about the dress, but he’d sure make an entrance....!

Indeed, NurseNeerDoWell!

(It may be that I’m so accustomed to interpreting styled photos of clothes that I forget other people don’t spend all their spare moments doing the same. Totally surprised by all the outrage regarding the model … But grateful for those who’ve entered into the spirit I intended.)

Ok I'll go for Grace Kelly's Rear Window frock. And for the after party, I might change into the green suit.

James Stewart for my date obviously but, if he's unavailable, Cary Grant.

God that's hideous

Everyone who says they hate it should post a pic of their chosen red carpet dress.

My sexy Mrs Danvers frock isn't red carpet enough so I'm going to find one that's a bit more extra.

that ES is amazing

I don't like pink normally but would accept the oscar in this

www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/oscar-de-la-renta/sleeveless-square-neck-moire-faille-gown/516497

For some reason I'm picturing you as a redhead. I think the dress is stunning and I love the embellishments but the price is definitely breathtaking. I hope you win something that is worth as much as that dress and knock them dead at the award ceremony

or this

www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/carolina-herrera/strapless-bustier-tiered-gown/539021

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I loooove that. So opulent. Bloomsbury vibes

www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/christopher-john-rogers/clothing/midi-dresses/open-back-pailette-embellished-wool-midi-dress/22250442025658293

for the after party

First pic: ooh that's pretty (not for 10k mind)
Top of second pic: she's forgotten to cut off the hanging straps
Rest of second pic: wtf

Remember Kate Winslet's Oscar dress? That got roundly slated but I loved it (including the matching shoes)

I will never understand how some designer brands can justify such ridiculous prices & no longevity to the design either & I say that as someone with decades of industry experience. There's paying for a name that might hold it's value for a garment that will hold its own & then there is taking the puss. This is definitely the latter

@AgnesNaismith

Glad you asked *@TottersBlankly* my brain tells me to be classy, unfortunately my heart is a little more flamboyant and so I’d go in this…on sale too!!

That's lovely.

Sorry, OP, I'm not seeing what you're seeing for the green frock.

And what has happened to this poor lamb, she needs a hot cup of soup and a wee sit down: www.miumiu.com/gb/en/ready_to_wear/dresses/products.Sequin_midi_dress.MF4501_1Z9Z_F0002.html

I like the OPs choice, you just have to ignore the sullen expression & accessories that's just Miu Miu!

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Yes. Absolutely. Stunning.

McQueen would always be my go to for a fancy occasion. If I ever went to any. Or had enough money. Or the figure for it.

I'm rather liking the Morticia Adams vibe of this dress. I do like a dress that puddles on the ground.

But it would puddle in puddles, SirSam! Nice so long as you're plannig to stand in one spot all night and have your drinks brought to you, I suppose.

Well, the model looks like an ironing board so I hope you have some lovely hourglass curves, OP. But assuming you do, I'm sure you can rock that dress.

I once identified a dress online in a shop in Ho Chi Minh before going on holiday there. I dragged my DH and DS through the city to try the frock on. I'm slim, it fitted, but looked like shit nevertheless. My chest and shoulders were just not right. (I'm not ample bosomed, quite flat, but athletic rather than small-boned). Fantasy punctured. But at least we got to see more of an exciting city!

I have this on stand by just in case I get a last minute red carpet invite.

@DomesticatedZombie

But it would puddle in puddles, SirSam! Nice so long as you're plannig to stand in one spot all night and have your drinks brought to you, I suppose.

I'm alright with having my drinks brought to me, while I stand around looking fabulous!

flounfer, you have the carolina Herrera, I'll take the pink one, I need more support up top

Ooh that Oscar de la Renta is beautiful! and Ellie Fanning's Gucci number also. I fancy a high neck for myself and a low back. But really have to go and paint the bedroom now, so sadly, end of fantasy for today!

That Christopher John Rogers dress is a whole world of fun!

Oddly enough I’m rather liking most of the other fantasy frocks posted - thanks all! And definitely some svelte silk pyjamas for the after party. (I would link the ones I want, but I need them to remain a secret () until I feel ready to take the plunge.

I rather like this one...

www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/jenny-packham-the-world-is-not-enough-sequinned-halter-neck-dress-item-17285921.aspx?storeid=13201

I asked DH how much he thought the dress was. He said £25 🤣