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Help me find a dress!

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weimar123 · 07/07/2024 13:25

Going to a semi-business, semi-social lunch next week. I've already been at a handful of events with these people this summer, so I've used up all my signature pieces!

It's not a business wear occasion and I don't want to look frumpy, but I do need to look presentable and not too risqué. Ideally I'd find something colour full and/or patterned.

These clients definitely pay attention to what people are wearing so I need to dress to impress - but without looking like I'm trying too hard, if that makes sense!

I'm a size 10 and 5'8", greens and blues tend to suit me best but I'm open minded. Ideally looking to keep it around £100 (especially with summer sales on) but can stretch for the right thing...

I've already spent hours scrolling online but can't find the right thing - please save me!!!

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Myblindsaredown · 07/07/2024 13:30

I’m sorry but I got waylaid by the fact you have signature pieces. Are you very famous, I don’t know anyone who has signature pieces 😄

weimar123 · 07/07/2024 13:30

Just to add - something with a heavier/"nicer" material would be ideal...

Basically a level up from a cotton sundress, but a level down from what you'd wear at Ascot for example.

PS sorry about the colour full auto correct 🤦🏼‍♀️

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weimar123 · 07/07/2024 13:32

@peppermintteadrinker I love it, but I sweat quite a lot and am afraid it would show in this one... haha 😂 hence why I was thinking patterns!

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weimar123 · 07/07/2024 13:33

@Myblindsaredown LOL English is not my first language, I probably should have said go-to pieces 😂 definitely not famous...

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Myblindsaredown · 07/07/2024 13:35

I was just teasing you op 😄

peppermintteadrinker · 07/07/2024 14:03

weimar123 · 07/07/2024 13:32

@peppermintteadrinker I love it, but I sweat quite a lot and am afraid it would show in this one... haha 😂 hence why I was thinking patterns!

It's ruched on the body, so not sure it would show? I'm not the least sweaty of people myself... perimenopause hot flushes etc. I certainly didn't have an issue but it is cotton so I know what you mean!

weimar123 · 07/07/2024 14:41

Thank you everyone!!! Some nice options here.

I think my favourites so far are the Boden ones from @heldinadream - the really colourful shirt dress and the green v-neck with puff sleeves... also like the birds actually!

@peppermintteadrinker makes sense, thank you :)

@hellsbells99 yes I think that's a bit too dressy, but thank you!

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Dweetfidilove · 07/07/2024 15:18

@heldinadream's offerings are gorgeous.

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