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Please help me find a dress!!

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 14:01

Hello all here is your mission should you choose to accept it!

I am looking for a dress for my DD's graduation. Cathedral setting, day time.

I've looked online at Monsoon, Phase 8, John Lewis, Asos, JD Williams, and can't find anything I like.

I need:

Size 18-20
Long Sleeves
Midi Length
Suit big norks
Can be worn with low heels or wedges
Ideally not a ditsy frilly floral
V neck, wrap, or simple neckline
We've been told it can be cold in the cathedral so I might need some sort of jacket??

Budget - tight but would go up to £150 for an absolute banger of a dress

Heeeeellllllllppppppp thank you!

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:22

Thank you - of those the Boden one is best but a bit plain? Also I can see jersey clinging to my fat. I really need to cover my arms to the wrist (psoriasis). Thanks though!

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vix3rd · 01/05/2023 15:28

I love Chi chi London. Check on Vinted. They have a lot of nice stuff.

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:48

@Wishona thanks I like the Wallis one but sold out in an 18...might be available somewhere else though

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:49

lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:48

@Wishona thanks I like the Wallis one but sold out in an 18...might be available somewhere else though

Not Wallis - Whistles

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:50

@Anoisagusaris that is nice but sadly my forearms are where I have psoriasis...

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 15:51

@ThereIsATInWater is Shein any good? Had some stuff from there for DD and it all went to the charity shop!

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jay55 · 01/05/2023 15:53

This pattern won't be for everyone but it tickles me.

joanieclothing.com/lucid-space-print-midi-dress.html

They have some plainer (and bolder) in similar styles.

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 16:19

@jay55 I do quite like that but not sure DD would thank me!

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Crabacus · 01/05/2023 16:26

I have bought this dress recently found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? John lewis and it's lovely on. I'm a size 18, big boobed and it's very flattering.

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 16:38

@Crabacus your link isn't working

@Donotgogentle thanks will have a look

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Angrymum22 · 01/05/2023 16:43

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-viscose-linen-midi-dress/orange/p109633216?size=16&s_ppc=2dx92700071607142362_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw4kqdLk7Hn8BlJtPPVTkRgIE3prtxkfmonkiSVjatJUg4Jg56kP-WBoC3KoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I’ve just ordered the orange and blue version of this dress while it’s on offer. Reviews say it comes up a little big but I’m tall and broad shouldered so hoping that the 18 doesn’t swamp me.
I would think you can dress it down with flats or up with heels and some chunky jewellery.

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lurchermummy · 01/05/2023 16:44

Oh bloody hell not available in my size either

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