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Help me find a stunning, head turning dress!

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Violettaaa · 27/03/2025 23:09

This is the brief:

  • Long/maxi dress (black/white tie dress code)
  • Summer (weather should be hot/very hot)
  • Body type: the plus: tall/very slim, the minus: no boobs
  • Age: mid 40s
  • as an absolute must the dress should be 1) very fitted at least around the upper body and waist all the way down to the thighs (not ruling out see through parts), then bottom part can be a bit looser. (no loose dress) and 2) allow me to wear a push up bra. 3) neckline - slightly plunging or not at all, both can work but an overall balance should be achieved
  • colours: fairly open but no sequins/glitters. Ideally no black but navy ok. Summer colours welcome
  • not too fussy, not too much unnecessary fabric
  • context: this is not a wedding, more like a summer party for a special occasion with friends (I won’t know everyone, far from that). My husband will wear a tuxedo.
  • need to be high quality/classy. Price not really an issue but unlikely to spend >£2k

thank you!

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BeakyFlinders · 08/04/2025 19:54

Look at Alice Temperley. Absolutely stunning and just about within your budget. www.temperleylondon.com/collections/dresses-jumpsuits

BeakyFlinders · 08/04/2025 20:01

And ignore the unpleasant posters. I hope you feel beautiful whatever you wear.

PinkTyre · 09/04/2025 08:25

Another one…

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