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Help me find a Christmas Day dress, I'm in a fashion slump

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tinycaravan · 17/12/2024 16:59

Hi, I've beeb going through a really tough time and I would like to find a really lovely dress to wear on Christmas Day. I've been living in the same old jeans and jumpers as been too clinically depressed for following fashion for ages, but I would love to feel special for a day with the extended family and my partner who has been a bit of a rock lately. Budget up to 150. I like dark jewel tones and nothing above midi length but completely open as to styles and brands, I haven't been in a clothes shop in ages. I'm 36, a size 8-10 and 5'3", pale skin and mid length light red-brown hair and blue eyes. Curvy bum/hips but small boobs and waist. Any suggestions would be amazing... thanks MN!

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Wordau · 20/12/2024 10:24

That red Whistles dress is stunning.

Shame it's OOS in my size!

OneNiftyPoet · 21/12/2024 12:10

ladygindiva · 17/12/2024 21:51

I've bought this to wear Xmas day and I really love it, it's very flattering on too

www.marksandspencer.com/v-neck-midaxi-slip-dress/p/clp60680017?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Looks like a nightie

ladygindiva · 21/12/2024 12:32

OneNiftyPoet · 21/12/2024 12:10

Looks like a nightie

Thanks. Happy Christmas to you too.

OneNiftyPoet · 21/12/2024 13:03

ladygindiva · 21/12/2024 12:32

Thanks. Happy Christmas to you too.

sorry - I'm just an old fuddy duddy - I'm sure you'll look gorgeous in it.

TENSsion · 21/12/2024 15:39

ladygindiva · 21/12/2024 12:32

Thanks. Happy Christmas to you too.

I think it’s beautiful

ladygindiva · 21/12/2024 17:03

OneNiftyPoet · 21/12/2024 13:03

sorry - I'm just an old fuddy duddy - I'm sure you'll look gorgeous in it.

That's maybe a stretch but the sentiment is appreciated 💕

pollyglot · 21/12/2024 18:34

How lovely to wear jewel-toned velvets at Christmas! It's hot and sticky here, so shorts and tees to serve the barbie food...

ladygindiva · 21/12/2024 19:13

pollyglot · 21/12/2024 18:34

How lovely to wear jewel-toned velvets at Christmas! It's hot and sticky here, so shorts and tees to serve the barbie food...

Sounds idyllic. Torrential rain here in Cornwall 😭

mrschocolatte · 22/12/2024 08:02

ladygindiva · 17/12/2024 21:51

I've bought this to wear Xmas day and I really love it, it's very flattering on too

www.marksandspencer.com/v-neck-midaxi-slip-dress/p/clp60680017?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

I have been thinking about this dress for days and it may have accidentally fallen into my shopping basket just now and, heavens, how did my card details just suddenly magically appear out of nowhere to pay for it??

I hope it’s as lovely as it looks. Merry Christmas and thank you for the tip off!

Queenofheart · 23/12/2024 07:37

Resitinas · 18/12/2024 10:30

@Britpopbaby those dresses are really awful. Sorry.

This? Absolute bargain too.

I ordered this one but it looked frumpy on. I’ve gone for this sparkly blue one
https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/winter-sparkle-rib-knit-dress-wk791

Winter Sparkle Rib Knit Dress

https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/winter-sparkle-rib-knit-dress-wk791

DanceTheDevilBackIntoHisHole · 24/12/2024 19:26

Christmaspiggyjack · 17/12/2024 21:56

I’m wearing this

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/navy-check-long-sleeve-starlight-midi-dress-d241931blk?_gl=1360x11_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4WkGD-w3ZTLlAbaPLP3LjRbo0lvL7HMW3DFduXj2chD7XLhMJ4Ga_RoCKnYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADQCJIVl-G6jrSCBwiLXTwIcpCmt6

I think most of mumsnet may also be wearing it 😂 I’m a size larger size 10 with big boobs and had seen someone say that nobody’s child are quite tight across the chest - I had to return the size 10 and get an 8, so I found it more generous fitting. There’s some other lovely colours in the same dress too.

Entirely your fault that I have now bought this 😂. Got it next day delivery and arrived today, so I can take it to Ireland on 27th and wear it for family gathering there.
Annoyingly, and predicably, it's now dropped in price but I needed it to arrive before flying out.

It is lovely.

Christmaspiggyjack · 24/12/2024 21:19

DanceTheDevilBackIntoHisHole · 24/12/2024 19:26

Entirely your fault that I have now bought this 😂. Got it next day delivery and arrived today, so I can take it to Ireland on 27th and wear it for family gathering there.
Annoyingly, and predicably, it's now dropped in price but I needed it to arrive before flying out.

It is lovely.

I’m sorry and you’re welcome!! 🤣

ah so annoying when things go down in price once it’s been bought. I’m sure we’ll both look fabulous!! 🥰❤️

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