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Dress for my 40th - what to wear and where to look?

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PineapplesAndArtichokes · 22/02/2025 18:02

My 40th is in early June and I’ll be having a party at home but want to dress up a bit. I’d like some ideas on where to look for something to wear… I’m 5ft7, size 8 and budget up to £250 for the right dress. I don’t normally spend that much but you’re only 40 once!

I totally fell in love with this dress by Free People that Louise Thompson was wearing on her Instagram a few weeks ago. I dithered over the price and it went out of stock and hasn’t been in stock again since 😔 they have it in plain colours but I’m not so keen.

I’m looking for suggestions on where to shop/look that I may not have thought of so far. Either a dress or a skirt or top. Short or long. Open to suggestions!

Dress for my 40th - what to wear and where to look?
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DaffodillyDallyDame · 22/02/2025 18:20

Why not get a dressmaker to copy the pattern of the Free People dress? Might cost about the same with fabric but you’d get a lifetime’s wear out if it so a great investment.

PineapplesAndArtichokes · 22/02/2025 18:41

Thanks, I have thought of this. I’m quite fussy and worry it wouldn’t be quite what I want but it’s something to think about. Would love some suggestions on where else to look though as well.

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