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Dress for black tie event

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OllyBJolly · 01/08/2022 16:55

Looking for a dress for some upcoming black tie business functions. I don't want to spend more than £300. My ideal would be a close fitting maxi dress that shows off my small waist and has sleeves that will hide my flabby arms. I have no cleavage to speak of. I prefer strong colours to stand out from the inevitable sea of black at these events.

Any ideas - even where too look? I wore this one last year but it will be more or less same people at the year's events www.coastfashion.com/angel-sleeve-sequin-maxi-dress/ACC95329-8.html?color=572

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WeAreTheHeroes · 01/08/2022 16:57

Try the sale at Ted Baker, they had some nice things when I looked recently. Also John Lewis. Debenhams are still around online too.

minipie · 01/08/2022 17:02

Phase Eight
Chi Chi Clothing
Ted Baker
Reiss

These are my go to for fitted waist black tie options. Chi chi is the cheapest (barring sale clearance prices), I’ve had a couple of lovely things from there.

minipie · 01/08/2022 17:08

Oooh look at Reformation too although they are definitely on the braver end!

Greengr · 01/08/2022 17:23

Sorry just read not black!

Whataretheodds · 01/08/2022 17:37

Lots of Ghost bias cut satin sheaths on the Outnet but they have spaghetti straps.

QueenOfWeeds · 01/08/2022 17:38

Frock and Frill ?

Th and Th - technically bridesmaid dresses but I don’t think prohibitively so? Quite a few with sleeves, including Celeste, Phoebe and Camilla.

OllyBJolly · 01/08/2022 17:52

Thank you for that Reformation link @minipie Hadn't heard of them before.
this is my favourite so far www.thereformation.com/products/veria-silk-dress/1310176TAV.html?dwvar_1310176TAV_color=TAV&quantity=1

Also liking some of the other online stores mentioned - thanks posters!

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OllyBJolly · 01/08/2022 17:57

And loads more - thanks, all.

Love that green wrap Bardot dress @Cas112 !

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Ruthietuthie · 01/08/2022 18:06

Have you thought about renting something? It might be easier, particularly given it is a one-off event AND you don't want to repeat the outfit?

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