Works Christmas Party Dress (On a tight budget)

[WinchGirl]

Hi,
I need a dress (small budget) for my upcoming works party which was simply entitled "dress to impress" I was thinking of this.

https://www.peacocks.co.uk/4504660-black-lace.html

With these shoes

https://www.peacocks.co.uk/4503425-black-plain.html

I am a tall slimish 14 with with smallish boobs
If I get it, wear it without the slip like Louise or with?
Thanks
x

Definitely with the slip. I can’t see an employer being ‘impressed’ at seeing an employees underwear all night!

Look on Vinted for the brands you usually get on with .

Oooh. I hadn't thought about Vinted. I will have a browse this morning. Thank you.

Definitely with the slip if you go for that one !

I know Popsy are a bit marmite, but they have lots of velvet and sparkles in their party wear collection for under £50 www.popsyclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-partywear?_=pf&sort=created-descending&display=grid

You know where had loads of lovely sparkly dresses? Tesco! They looked lovely.

I'd definitely go with Vinted. I've been looking at black velvet lace dresses ...there are loads. Roman also had a nice one.

Sorry we all have our own opinions , those Popsy ones look sparkly but not v special. More for comfort I would say. I had a dress from them once bobbled loads and was v hot also felt a but frumpy. Just my opinion though.

This is a similar look £80 with a code?
https://clubllondon.com/products/scandal-black-lace-long-sleeved-midi-dress-cl128699002

There are some great options on eBay at the right price point also if you search evening dress size 14

I've got this for my Christmas party, absolute bargain too!

https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/turquoise-metallic-ribbed-belted-mini-dress/14936870.html

I got this from Tesco for under £30

I'd say Vinted too. I got a sequinned French connection dress for my Xmas party for £10.

Plus the quality and fit of Peacocks clothes isn't always the best.

I really like the outfit you posted. I think it looks far more expensive than it is

That dress looks super expensive, not sure in real life but it fab

You can do better than black at Christmas, OP!! Agree with PP look for some fun brands on Vinted

I love that dress!!

Don’t like the shoes

I got two evening dresses and a jacket from eBay for going on a cruise .
I start with BTWT and my size .

think it looks far more expensive than it is Agreed!
I think the shoes are a bit meh though.

New Look have lots of options at a good price https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/occasion-dresses/c/uk-womens-clothing-dresses-occasion-dress#/?q=:relevance&page=1&sort=relevance&content=false

Is it a bit of a 20s pattern? In which case I'd change the shoes, add some appropriate jewellery, it'll look great!

Love the dress op! Agree that you could get better shoes though.

Thanks everyone for suggestions and help. It is greatly appreciated and I really mean that. Enough people have liked the Peacocks dress, which has convinced me to order it.
I have a bit of time before the party so if I don't like it when I try it on, I will return it and go back through some of the other suggestions. I will wear it with the slip underneath!

The shoes... No one seemed to like my choice :(
If anyone would be kind enough to offer an alternative that would be fab and for a similar price if possible.
Generally I like a bit of a heel, but open to suggestions on what would go with the dress. A heeled Mary Jane? Colour?

I didn’t like the dress but did quite like the shoes if that helps! Though both together might be a bit fussy.

Agreed. I’m not in the market for one right now but saw a few the other week when shopping.

I love that dress - the lace is not your usual lace. I think it will look fabulous.

For shoes, I'd go with a bright, colour pop platform. I think they would contrast brilliantly with the dress and I find platforms much more comfy than heels as there seems to be a gentle slope as opposed to a sheer drop for the balls of my feet.

Something like this?
https://www.asos.com/stradivarius/stradivarius-satin-platform-in-red/prd/204044817#colourWayId-204044825

https://www.marksandspencer.com/sparkly-mini-bodycon-dress/p/clp60624584?color=SILVER&prevPage=srp#intid=pid_pg1pip48g2r1c2