Need a Christmas outfit to WOW.

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I know it's early!!!!!! But I've been invited to quite a fancy Xmas event and I always just feel like I look a bit basic....so planning ahead.

I'm quite petite, about 5'1 in height and kind of an inverted triangular shape. Generally slim

More offerings from BATSHEVA!

They must be loving all this publicity!

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@ANagsHead
You're very easily offended are you not? Nobody has said you don't have the freedom to wear what you like.
People are saying your offerings aren't suitable for the event OP has to attend.
You've now said artistic institutes so alternatives more fashionista not the average Xmas do attire..

https://batsheva.com/en-gb/collections/dresses/products/caftan-in-blue-flocked-dot-tulle?variant=45166037565689

To be fair this is probably fairly awful from batsheva - £270 quid to look like you are wearing a giant oven glove.

Perhaps we could all join in, @toffeedonut?

Here are some Batsheva dresses I have my eye on and may well choose to wear to coming Christmas events.

The first and last of those @ANagsHead are lovely.

I don't understand why such a thing was made.

This is gorgeous! And especially as OP is petite. I think the long or midi ones would drown her.

Lol

I don't need a new party dress but I now want this so badly. What do you think of the silver? I'm trying to wear less black.

I do like the first one and a few I have seen on the site now I've clicked through. The problem is I can only see them looking good on a 6 ft very rangy and androgenous looking catwalk model type person. Just being slim wouldn't cut it. So I don't know who is buying their stuff as most women would look hideous on it.

Why aren't you going to wear the schoolgirl goat herder with sequins combo you recommended to the OP?

This one from Wallis is in petite so won't swamp you.

https://www.debenhams.com/product/wallis-petite-occasion-embellished-cape-midi-dress_byy13269?colour=green&size=16&istCompanyId=76f7277d-6e78-4dc2-aaff-1eb77fae16b0&istFeedId=258a4886-8f3c-47ef-9369-d1eda8d84501&istItemId=qxttwxlpt&istBid=t&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwjsi4BhB5EiwAFAL0YGBr5o82qdWQWI-jRJWWSxR1E3Kb36KktuVu9SU2qwQTbtAjvM90gxoChjcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@ANagsHead I quite liked them 😂I couldn't wear them as I am not trendy enough but I would like them on someone else

I am petite too, and I have my eye on this for Christmas do season:

www.phase-eight.com/product/petite-jayla-metallic-knit-dress-222552065.html#cgid=petite-dresses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=222552065&pos=34

@potplantsinparadise I've just ordered that gorgeous silver Mint Velvet dress you posted. It's like a Vampire's Wife dress for a fraction of the price! Thanks for linking.

@sunshinechaser Yes! That was exactly my thought - v sad that VW's is no more, happy we get the cheaper rip-offs. Hope it looks great :)

Didn’t think dresses like this still got made tbf

Wow, saucer of milk for table 9. Who pissed on your chips today?

One of the things I used to love about the site was that they showed the clothes on a wider range of models than most places. They do it much less now, but from observation their clothes tend to look even better on older models and larger bodies.

Here: (I should have bought shares first, though!)

I’m an inverted triangle too OP, and I bloody hate my wide shoulders. I find a deep v is best to narrow me a bit. I just got this dress for Xmas parties and it’s really lovely and flattering on. If you’re 5’1” it will sit a couple of inches above your knee I think.

dlsb.co.uk/products/so-sensational-pink-blue-sequin-long-sleeve-mini-dress?_pos=5&_sid=4778ccdc5&_ss=r

That Batsheva site is Batshit

Who the hell would wear those? They’re horrible!

I suspect the dress is so short that if she stands up straight her knickers are on display. Always very suspicious when there isn't a single "normal" photo.

LOVE this! That's me sorted, hope you find one you love here OP.