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Help me find a dress for my 50th birthday party!

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HelloTreacle9 · 01/06/2023 17:05

I can't quite believe it but my 50th is coming up. Having a party at a roof terrace-type venue in London. Most people will be cool and casual (lots of media types) but I like wearing short dresses and want to feel special AND comfortable and confident. I have a LOT of Zara dresses (am size 12-14, have boobs, bum and tummy) which I feel great in, but want something a bit more special. I like bright colours and prints. Please help me find something, have been trawling online for days and can't find anything quite right. Budget up to a couple of hundred quid although much cheaper would be good! Really like this one from Zara but it's sold out in my size. https://www.zara.com/uk/en/short-poplin-print-dress-p03462271.html?v1=258933263&v2=2184234 Thanks so much!

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HelloTreacle9 · 01/06/2023 17:12

Thank you @Ifulikepinacoladas, that's very much the type of thing I'm after!

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Cocoandcleo · 01/06/2023 17:13

@HelloTreacle9 I might be preaching to the converts but have you looked on Vinted for the Zara dress?

Ifulikepinacoladas · 01/06/2023 17:14

Ooh pleased to help. Its really lovely for the price. I've bought it to wear in Ibiza.

HelloTreacle9 · 01/06/2023 17:18

@Cocoandcleo I haven't looked on Vinted yet, no - my teen daughter is a huge fan so will take a look, thanks for the nudge!

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CountryCousin · 01/06/2023 17:36

This?

Or this?

Bright green?

Or bargain, (Net-a-Porter sale, below)?

Help me find a dress for my 50th birthday party!
hilbil21 · 01/06/2023 17:42

Scamp and dude fit all of your wants apart from length! Might still be worth a look incase something catches your eye.

HelloTreacle9 · 01/06/2023 17:45

Thanks @CountryCousin - hadn't seen any of those! And will check that out @hilbil21!

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Thechameleonsshadow · 01/06/2023 17:49

Sorry - should have done a link!

AceofPentacles · 01/06/2023 17:57

Have you looked at Farm Rio? That's what I'm wearing for my 50th

HelloTreacle9 · 01/06/2023 18:06

@CountryCousin you are great at this, it's like having a personal shopper, thank you! That Matches pink dress is nuts but I am sort of tempted ;-) @Thechameleonsshadowthat's pretty but the collar is a bit weird I think, but thank you! @AceofPentacles I keep seeing Farm Rio pop up, good prints, are they nicely cut?

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AceofPentacles · 01/06/2023 18:07

Re Farm Rio yes I'm large of nork myself and find them built for curves.

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CountryCousin · 01/06/2023 18:22

The ruffled one? Do it! It really would be a fantastic proper party dress!

Alternatively:

There’s this. 🫣

Or this.

Actually, almost too many to choose from here.

Over budget but might be worth it.

CountryCousin · 01/06/2023 18:24

The Good Vibes dress is cute!

stringbean · 01/06/2023 18:47

Reiss has a number of potential options: this or this or this one ?

AnotherDayAnotherUsernameForMe · 01/06/2023 22:03

Love the Reiss one

Help me find a dress for my 50th birthday party!
AnotherDayAnotherUsernameForMe · 01/06/2023 22:04

No pattern but pretty

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HolidayWax · 01/06/2023 22:25

CountryCousin · 01/06/2023 18:00

This is very pretty and relaxed.

Fabulous and cotton so may not be too hot.

Ultimate Birthday Girl.

Nothing to add OP except I need a reason to buy that first green one ! Thanks @CountryCousin

Matilda1981 · 02/06/2023 06:05

Just to say the original Zara one does seem to be in stock in all sizes?

CountryCousin · 02/06/2023 07:42

@Matilda1981 , the OP is a size 12/14. I know Zara sizing is a bit random but she probably wouldn’t want an XS or S.

Help me find a dress for my 50th birthday party!