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StressyMcStressFace · 14/02/2023 18:43

My parents 60th wedding anniversary is coming up in March and I have nothing to wear to their carvery lunch celebrations at a quite fancy hotel! I live in leggings/ hoddies/trainers at home and skinny jeans/boots/top for work. That said I love fashion and would like a "nice dress" for this event. If anyone has the time or inclination to help me find something I'd be so grateful 🙏.
Criteria as follows:
5ft 3 1/2 size 8
Long sleeves preferred (but not necessarily)
Nothing too fussy/patterned
Nothing on the ivory/cream/beige/ salmon/coral/orange spectrum - makes me look ghastly!
Not bodycon as belly protrusion unpredictable :/
I have nice suede blocked heel shoes which I'd like to wear.
I'm 54 if that's relevant.
I love looking at these threads for other people but am at a loss when it comes to me! budget around £100. Thank you!
(Sorry for long post!)

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StressyMcStressFace · 14/02/2023 18:45

I might think of more criteria so please bear with me

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Niftythrifter · 14/02/2023 18:54

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/yumi-velvet-wrap-dress/plum/p109611164?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5Lk1lc3NhZ2U=

StressyMcStressFace · 14/02/2023 19:16

Those are quite nice. The only thing I would say is maybe they are a little safe! Would like something a little "funkier" (but bot too funky! Sorry!!)

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HowDoYouOwnDisorder · 14/02/2023 20:42

At your size, all saints would be a good fit (I have a size 8 petite friend who looks fab in their stuff)

StressyMcStressFace · 15/02/2023 07:03

HowDoYouOwnDisorder · 14/02/2023 20:42

At your size, all saints would be a good fit (I have a size 8 petite friend who looks fab in their stuff)

Thanks these look gorgeous - maybe a wee bit pricey unfortunately 😕 Anyone have any more great ideas?

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Niftythrifter · 17/02/2023 20:35

@StressyMcStressFace how about this www.thekooples.com/gb/en_GB/last-chance/women/dresses/short-black-dress-FROB25019KBLA01.html

TheDead · 17/02/2023 20:43

Have a look at the ME+EM sales section. Loads of gorgeous dresses there

lindyloo57 · 17/02/2023 21:14

Look at mint velvet, I've just brought two dresses in the sale from John lewis both have a zip in the front one has long sleeves, you can buy mint velvet in the next clearance too.

Sparklesz · 17/02/2023 21:46

Have a look on pretty kitten they have lovely dresses in.

Mumskisail · 17/02/2023 21:57

How about Nobody's Child dresses...

StressyMcStressFace · 18/02/2023 07:30

Thanks everyone off for a look

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