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Challenge: dress for Friday, lost all confidence

148 replies

saturdaydressmare · 03/07/2023 19:40

Hi wonderful kind people

I have a school reunion (20 yr!) on Friday night, I have only just read the instructions and it's Black Tie dinner in a London hotel!! What!

I need dress recommendations quickly!

  • Size 16, c section tum but suit things with a clear waist as once upon a time was an hourglass
  • Needs bra so no backless, some sort of sleeve even if cap / short
  • Midi or maxi or ankle grazer
  • Need to feel WONDERFUL as have lost all confidence. When I last saw these people I was a size 10!
  • Could spend up to £250 for something amazing
  • Brown hair. Like black, navy, red but open minded.

Anyone got an ideas? Yours eternally great full,
Friday Dress Lady (yes I got the date wrong on my burner username!)

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Whataretheodds · 04/07/2023 22:57

I'm not bombshell enough for the club London!

What do you mean?

Sear86 · 05/07/2023 00:36

doingmyboxin · 03/07/2023 20:49

This is stunning and looks like it'd be flattering!

MichelleScarn · 05/07/2023 06:57

KCandtheSunlightBand · 03/07/2023 21:01

The needle and thread on you linked to is absolutely gorgeous in the red option.

The me and em is lovely, if you are 6ft and a size 6, otherwise I think it would look like a tent and will not be flattering on anyone with curves.

Absolutely agree.

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saturdaydressmare · 05/07/2023 08:29

@Whataretheodds Feels quite Jessica Rabbitty?

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saturdaydressmare · 05/07/2023 08:31

A note of thanks for all being practical, speedy and honest. Thank you.

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pillsthrillsandbellyache · 05/07/2023 13:20

I love both of those @0906795m . Ordering the red one for myself!

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throwawayaway1 · 05/07/2023 15:52

Have you found something, OP?

What about this?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/raishma/dresses/midi-dress/gathered-sequined-tulle-midi-dress/1647597303615267

MrsU2022 · 05/07/2023 15:56

Needle and thread one is really nice. I think that monsoon one is hideously frumpy!

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saturdaydressmare · 05/07/2023 16:32

throwawayaway1 · 05/07/2023 15:52

Oh nice! I have half a dozen dresses on order and I'm hoping they arrive for Fri eve!

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Flumptastic · 05/07/2023 17:04

Please do tell us which was the winning dress!

QueenCarrot · 05/07/2023 17:14

Pigeon31 · 04/07/2023 15:47

This is stunning - not my personal style but I am now enjoying looking at the Self Portrait dresses ;)

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That looks like something my granny would have worn in bed. And that shade of surgical appliance pink is hideous

piesforever · 05/07/2023 21:59

Gosh my school reunion was in a scuzzy little working mans club, I didn't go!!! These suggestions look lovely

Fraida · 05/07/2023 22:09

saturdaydressmare · 03/07/2023 19:40

Hi wonderful kind people

I have a school reunion (20 yr!) on Friday night, I have only just read the instructions and it's Black Tie dinner in a London hotel!! What!

I need dress recommendations quickly!

  • Size 16, c section tum but suit things with a clear waist as once upon a time was an hourglass
  • Needs bra so no backless, some sort of sleeve even if cap / short
  • Midi or maxi or ankle grazer
  • Need to feel WONDERFUL as have lost all confidence. When I last saw these people I was a size 10!
  • Could spend up to £250 for something amazing
  • Brown hair. Like black, navy, red but open minded.

Anyone got an ideas? Yours eternally great full,
Friday Dress Lady (yes I got the date wrong on my burner username!)

I bought this for a posh do, I am size 16-18 and have brown hair. It was very comfortable. https://www.phase-eight.com/product/piper-ombre-maxi-dress-22102271516.html?istCompanyId=c38fe7a0-ffd0-4925-94b3-cff8df449484&istFeedId=5a41320b-c741-4d1e-b90d-1091450d147c&istItemId=palrtrrap&istBid=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19651720071&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrH0ir34_wIVjMPtCh1NTw0MEAQYAiABEgJUMfD_BwE

Piper Ombre Maxi Dress |

Make a statement this season with our stunning Piper dress. Featuring a flattering waistband and a pleated skirt which falls to a flowing silhouette, the dress is designed with an eyecatching blue ombre design. Just add a tonal fascinator and heels, an...

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/piper-ombre-maxi-dress-22102271516.html?istCompanyId=c38fe7a0-ffd0-4925-94b3-cff8df449484&istFeedId=5a41320b-c741-4d1e-b90d-1091450d147c&istItemId=palrtrrap&istBid=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19651720071&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrH0ir34_wIVjMPtCh1NTw0MEAQYAiABEgJUMfD_BwE

Spareus · 05/07/2023 23:13

The phase eight and monsoon ones are 👌

mrschocolatte · 06/07/2023 05:01

Hope you managed to find a lovely dress for your big evening OP. Please do let us know what you ended up going with as I love a good MN dress success story!

Also wanted to say a massive thank you to @Iknowitsgonnabealonglongtime for introducing me to the fabulous Me and Em dress. I have been day dreaming about it for days and taking the plunge this morning and ordering it. I know a lot of posters hated it but that dress is exactly my cup of tea and perfect for a big family gathering I have in August. Thank you!

JenWillsiam · 06/07/2023 06:55

saturdaydressmare · 03/07/2023 20:12

Perfect.

JenWillsiam · 06/07/2023 06:56

LabradorVibe · 03/07/2023 20:20

Definitely not black tie.

JenWillsiam · 06/07/2023 06:57

NatashaDancing · 03/07/2023 20:39

Yes it is. The Monsoon dress still beats it hands down.

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Meanwhile o think it’s hideous and old.