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Please help me find a dress for my dad's funeral

8 replies

Myfoundation · 05/09/2022 00:16

As in the title, it's in just over two weeks and I'm not able to get to the shops.

I'm 5'4" size 18/20 long body short legs, I'm probably a fat hourglass so although wrap dresses suit me I need to be careful about too much cleavage but can not do high necks as that makes me look like an American footballer.

Unfortunately I don't have much money to order lots of things online and am looking to spend a around £50 as I'm not sure I'd be able to wear it again.

Need at least elbow length sleeves too if possible, doesn't have to be black as long as it's a dark colour.

Many thanks

OP posts:
SiobhanSharpe · 05/09/2022 00:27

I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm afraid I don't have any specific recommendations for you but i just wanted to say that as you look good in wrap dresses, if you wanted to wear one that you already own you could put a camisole top under it to minimise the low cut/excess cleavage.
The other thing I wanted to say is that after I'd bought an outfit for my DM's funeral I couldn't bring myself to wear it again and gave it away. Everyone's different of course but it might be something to consider.
i hope you find a suitable outfit that you feel comfortable in anyway and please accept my sympathy on your loss.

RomainingCalm · 05/09/2022 00:38

So sorry for your loss Flowers

Would a dress like this one work?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/round-neck-pintuck-knee-length-shift-dress/p/clp6055172

I'd wear it very simply with black tights and heels.

AiryFairyLights · 05/09/2022 02:31

How about something like one of these @Myfoundation
yours clothing U.K. and search black dresses and they’ll come up x
So sorry for your loss x

Please help me find a dress for my dad's funeral
Please help me find a dress for my dad's funeral
balalake · 05/09/2022 09:50

Sorry for your loss. I cannot suggest anything better than those made already.

OnceRuralNowUrbanbliss · 05/09/2022 11:00

Vinted is the place to look I think and get a good value smart dress.

Very sorry for your loss.

Work2live · 05/09/2022 11:28

So sorry to hear about your dad OP.

Asos have a few dresses that might fit the bill. You could also use Klarna to order a couple of different options and return the one(s) you don’t want to keep without having to pay up front.

Black wrap midi dress

Wrap midi dress with shoulder pads

Empire waist midi dress

Bell sleeve midi dress

Midi tea dress

Wrap kimono sleeve midi dress

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