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Black tie dress - I need help

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PomRuns · 18/03/2022 09:00

Looked in all the usual places. Can not see anything at all. Starting to panic as event is in 5 weeks time.

I think I'd like knee length - am 5f4 size 14, planning to low carb so might manage a 12. Prefer darker colours, was wondering about maybe navy rather than black. Need sleeves or something to cover tops of arms.

Budget up to £400 for dress.

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Karatema · 18/03/2022 12:04

If it's military then double check length standards.
I made a gaff at my first military "do" and wore a mid length dress. The person who invited me was reminded of "standards" but I was blithely unaware! Next invite he told me what I should be wearing! It's so easy for men; my husband just wore black tie and an evening suit!

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PomRuns · 18/03/2022 12:37

Good advice - not military but DH is being annoyingly vague. I do know someone else is going knee length.

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rbe78 · 18/03/2022 12:50

Black tie doesn't have to be black - can be bright red if you so fancy, so don't restrict yourself to black/navy. But I would interpret black tie to be floor length.

What's your favourite part of your body - what would you like to emphasise, and what would you like to hide? What's your style? Glam, classic, understated?

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PomRuns · 18/03/2022 12:58

Black/Navy as I suit dark colours.

Classic, bit glam ! Need to hide tops of arms.

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 18/03/2022 13:13

This is full length but very elegant. Comes in black and blue.

Black tie dress - I need help
CoffeeBeansGalore · 18/03/2022 13:17

This is the back in the royal blue. It's £99.95

Black tie dress - I need help
NiceWelshLady · 18/03/2022 13:22

I would interpret "Black tie" as floor length dresses for women. Chi Chi London have some lovely dresses at reasonable prices. Sizing is on the small side though.

notawittyname1954 · 18/03/2022 13:35

Black tie can be a cocktail style dress

notawittyname1954 · 18/03/2022 13:45

Yes I agree with others if military probably different dress code applies

rbe78 · 18/03/2022 13:51

I keep seeing Bombshell HQ reccommended on here, and i would LOVE one of these - definitely in the 'glam' category!
www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/midnight-sequin-bombshell-the-ultimate-sequin-gown
www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/luxury-sequin-bombshell-gown-in-black

TheOpenRoad · 18/03/2022 18:55

I'm going to a black tie do too so following with interest. Am also a size 14. I'll be going floor length rather than mid length, there are so few occasions to dress up properly

gogohm · 18/03/2022 19:02

I've just ordered from ever-pretty they have various lengths, I have ordered a size up

gogohm · 18/03/2022 19:07

It's long but I liked the fact that they have plus sized models!

Black tie dress - I need help
dementedma · 18/03/2022 19:10

I get mine on ebay. Generally.people buy one for a special occasion then sell it. Had some cracking bargains

GettingStuffed · 18/03/2022 20:56

I was supposed to delete that one this one ( although the previous one really only needs a little work )

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PomRuns · 21/03/2022 12:12

Thank you so much for all the suggestions.

I think I need short sleeves - I’m quite small and look swamped in full sleeves - like a child dressing up despite being late 40s!

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Littlemissprosecco · 21/03/2022 12:14

Try coast occasion dresses, they have all styles

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