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COD et al-please advise if you like this dress and jacket for summer wedding??

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 20:32

am size 16/18 (but fit into french connection 16-our friends are getting married in greenwich in may, will be fairly trendy and dont want to look like a frump!?

also DP ex girlfriend will be there,who tbh, is stunning with legsup to her armpits so want to at least look like i've made an effort!!

www.frenchconnection.com/product/w1dresses/71Q7R/Pop+Dress.htm

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B0015MWJ9C/sr=1-7/qid=1208892389/ref=sr_1_7/202-6087664-7755038?i e=UTF8&node=43028030&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=9&rh=&page=

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Slouchy · 22/04/2008 21:05

You mean exp version of my cheapo link dontcha mallory? dontcha?

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:06

have nice waist.just hate my calves-v chunky

have a pathological fear of showing them off!!!

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WaynettaSlob · 22/04/2008 21:08

I have to say that Tilly's outfit is STUNNING - and you would get to wear all of the pieces again, either together or on their own!

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:10

ok could i wear tights to at least hide varicose veins!! and what shoes? barthat i bloody love it cod

oh and what to hide upper arms?

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:11

only got it in an 8

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Slouchy · 22/04/2008 21:12

Frilly is splendid, coddy. TReally lovely.

Black is OK for a wdding these days is it? Not sure my mil would allow it .

Oh anmd fascinators are shite IMVVVHO.

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:13

OMG i love it cod-would nip in the waist and is trendy enough!!

how will i get in a 18??

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FluffyMummy123 · 22/04/2008 21:14

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janeite · 22/04/2008 21:14

I like the jacket but not the dress. LOVE Tilly's link though.

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janeite · 22/04/2008 21:18

Like the frilly dress too Cod - and looks as if it would be v flattering on a curvy figure.

Agree no fascinators!!!

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:18

love cod, do a me a link to a decent pair of mary janes please...wont they give me a chunky ankle?

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Slouchy · 22/04/2008 21:20

SO BLACK FOR A WEDDING IS OK THESE DAYS? EVEN IN THE PROVINCES?

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:20

OMGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

theyare divine-got thatdress,those shoes,big hair and red lippy

i fancy myself

i need to get it in an 18 - do i phone up the shops?

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swiftyknickers · 22/04/2008 21:21

yes i think black for a wedding is fine-even in the provinces-very italian i think

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