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Black tie work event dress for a J cup help

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Cinnamonandcoal · 08/09/2023 21:32

A black tie work event coming up and I need a dress. I have a few of these a year so it's worth getting something decent. I have other black tie dresses but they are quite bright jewel colours and I want something which just blends in a bit more with the many many suits (not too many women in my industry). It doesn't have to actually be black, but probably a darker colour and not covered in sequins.

Tricky bit, I'm a size 14ish hourglass and wear a J cup bra, which rules out almost everything. Nothing backless, strapless or even sleeveless works.

Also, I tend to have to travel with it so bonus points for anything which won't crease badly.

Everlasting gratitude if you can find me something.

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Cinnamonandcoal · 08/09/2023 21:33

Budget up to £200ish for the right thing.

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NatashaDancing · 09/09/2023 10:13

I wouldn't usually suggest Bombshell but it might be your best bet. There's very little in your budget but if you stretched it a bit you might find something.

Bombshell

Or Heritage.

Heritage midi
Heritage Maxi

( Just my personal opinion but Heritage is much nicer than Bombshell)

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Cinnamonandcoal · 09/09/2023 10:24

I could stretch the budget if necessary. Happy to buy second hand but it needs to be returnable if it doesn't fit.

The heritage ones are lovely but definitely don't blend in!
Bombshell, the longer ones maybe work.

The second hand ones linked to above either I don't really like, or they won't fit unfortunately. But thank you for looking!

I do have a Ghost dress I could potentially wear, but again it's quite bright.

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NatashaDancing · 09/09/2023 10:31

Why do you need to blend in?

NatashaDancing · 09/09/2023 11:10

These bombshell dresses are within or just slightly over your budget, although if you sign up to the newsletter you might get a discount on your first purchase.

They will blend in amongst the black tie suits and and they won't crease in a suitcase.

Bombshell velvet 1
Bombshell velvet 2
Bombshell velvet 3

Mesh Sleeve Velvet Gown in Black

Black Velvet Gown with Mesh Sleeves. This Maxi robe style wrap dress is so elegant, stunning for black tie events or Christmas parties.

https://www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/black-velvet-gown-with-mesh-sleeves

LabradorVibe · 09/09/2023 11:14

Scarlett and Jo might be worth a look - I'm a size 12, GG cup and found the cut great. Something like this might suit a work do that's quite formal?www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/plus-size-dresses/products/isabelle-black-velvet-flock-float-sleeve-maxi-dress?variant=41368784928815

Orangello · 09/09/2023 11:19

How soon is the work event? I've recommended it before as I am booby myself, Eshakti.com makes dresses according to your measurements. I can wear their buttoned and wrap dresses without any issues. You will need at least a couple of weeks for delivery though.

VitoCorleoneOfMNMafia · 16/10/2023 14:58

I wouldn't worry about blending in with the black suits.

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