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Long sleeved lace mini dress for a party

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BananasAreEvil · 11/09/2024 07:08

DD17 has surprised me suggesting she'd like to wear a dress like this for a party. Usually she dresses in baggy clothes trying to conceal as much of her body as possible!

I am more than happy to buy her a dress she likes but I am worried about the sleeves on this one because DD is only 5.2". I have had a look in asos and h&m and have found a couple of possibilities but in black, which seems a shame when she's willing to wear colour.

Anyway, I was wondering if you could help me find a similar dress that might be more suited to her stature and figure. Like I said, she's a shortie, curvaceous size 8. Also, I've never heard of Motelrocks, is it a trusty site? Thanks!
https://www.motelrocks.com/products/sevila-mini-dress-lace-burgundy

Sevila Long Sleeve Mini Dress Lace Burgundy

In a burgundy lace fabric, our Sevila dress features a slim, mini fit with long, trumpet sleeves and a boat neckline. MODEL WEARS SIZE: EXTRA SMALL - MODEL HEIGHT:5'7 

https://www.motelrocks.com/products/sevila-mini-dress-lace-burgundy

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Britpopbaby · 11/09/2024 08:19

www.next.co.uk/style/su408033/e93142#e93142

BananasAreEvil · 11/09/2024 08:27

Thanks @Britpopbaby. I really should have said, budget around £50! Also, I don't think she'll want anything flippy. The first one is much too sober and formal, and the second she just won't like.

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martha4clark · 11/09/2024 08:28

Yes, Motel Rocks is a legitimate site - my daughter has bought clothes from there before.

IWantedThereThereButItsGone · 11/09/2024 08:40

but I am worried about the sleeves on this one

Surely extra long sleeves are the point of the dress? So it won’t matter if they’re long on your daughter?

Wineandcupcakes · 11/09/2024 08:42

She’s 17. But her the drsss she wishes and stop trying to police her clothes or find reasons not to. All you need to know is is it a legit site, which it is. Do not make your purchases contingent on your approval. That’s shit.

BananasAreEvil · 11/09/2024 08:57

@Wineandcupcakes what a stupid thing to say. I am not trying to police her choices. I want to get her the dress she wants but adapted to her size as she's shorter than her peers.

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WildCherryBlossom · 11/09/2024 09:44

Hi, Motel Rocks are a decent company. My DD set her heart on a pair of their jeans, had to return first pair as not quite the right size, their customer service was excellent and the jeans she got are good quality and a very on trend fit.

The dress looks great, why not try it and see if the sleeves are ok on her.

Frazzledcat · 11/09/2024 13:42

I have a 21 one year old daughter and from my experience I would go with the exact one she has picked. They are so particular that another similar dress won't cut it. I like the sleeves on that one, yes they will most likely cover her hands, but that's the style of it.

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