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Funeral attire

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Vinotinto78 · 08/01/2023 11:54

Dear stylish people. Help a girl out please. I find myself in the unpleasant situation of having to plan a family funeral. Since the pandemic, my style has mainly comprised of scruffy dog-walking gear. I’m size 12, hourglass shaped and somewhere between short-arse and average height. I need a black dress. I’d like to look smart and up to date but don’t want to spend a ridiculous amount on a dress I resent having to buy. I’m so out of touch with the high street, please point me in the direction of good shops/sites to explore. Max £100 budget but preferably lower.

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Rebootnecessary · 08/01/2023 12:05

how about a shirt dress? Something like this

www.next.co.uk/style/st218793/u94475#u94475

Also, have you got a black coat?

Bananadramallamas · 08/01/2023 12:05

Have a look on Roman, loads of black dresses, and a sale on.

Eatentoomanyroses · 08/01/2023 12:08

I wore this one to last funeral I went to. It’s very flattering. I sewed the cleavage up higher though www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/bryony-slinky-recycled-jersey-midi-dress/?curr=gbp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8v-H5ve3_AIV8mDmCh1tfQCcEAQYBCABEgLSRfD_BwE

DillDanding · 08/01/2023 12:09

This? From Mint Velvet

You don’t need to wear black if you don’t want to. Thankfully the days of all mourners being black-clad are over.

Vinotinto78 · 08/01/2023 12:15

Oh, I like that Mint Velvet one, but i think it would reach my ankles. have a suitable coat that should work. Will check out Roman too.

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waltzingparrot · 08/01/2023 19:55

M&S are good for a selection of plain black dresses.

Jammygal · 08/01/2023 20:36

I wore this one to a funeral recently

www.marksandspencer.com/crepe-slash-neck-knee-length-swing-dress/p/clp22544788

gogohmm · 08/01/2023 20:42

GRACE KARIN Women 1950s Vintage Dress Summer V-Neck Sleeveless A-line Flared Dinner Festival Party Prom Dress amzn.eu/d/bfTOzPo

I wore this with a jacket

Defiantlynot41 · 08/01/2023 20:47

Finery have a good selection (a day sale atm!) www.finerylondon.com/midi-dresses

Vinotinto78 · 08/01/2023 22:04

Thank you all. This is a massive help. I didn’t know where to start.

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