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Dress help please!

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 21/03/2026 17:26

I have a work event at a very nice hotel later in the summer, and the vibe will be dressy garden party style. I'm really struggling to find something I like and I want to start looking now as all of the summer things start coming in.
I'm a 5ft3 size 16, I do have a waist but 100% want my arms covered. It will need to be midi or midaxi unless by some miracle there's a maxi in a petite range!
My budget is probably up to £150, I have plenty of shoes, bags and jewellery choice.
I saw a dress on here months ago that I loved but can't remember the brand, it was a little bit kimono style if that helps.
Thank you!

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 21/03/2026 17:27

Oh I'm a soft summer too apparently!

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SoScarletItWas · 21/03/2026 17:29

Was it One Hundred Stars OP? They do lots of kimono stylee frocks.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 21/03/2026 17:51

I'll have a look thank you

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 21/03/2026 21:34

I've tried 100 stars and I live a lot of the prints but need something with more shape,I'd look terrible in anything that hangs straight - I'm far too short and chubby!

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PenguinLove1 · 21/03/2026 21:58

Anything like these the style you are looking for?

EnglishGirlApproximately · 21/03/2026 23:43

Oh the red one is really nice and completely fits the event I think. I also like the green but maybe not quite dressy enough for this? Would be perfect for holiday though. I never think of Phase Eight for some reason!

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Tashibashi · 22/03/2026 09:13

Rixo dresses are gorgeous - really classy and flattering x

EnglishGirlApproximately · 22/03/2026 22:54

There are some lovely dresses on Rixo but far beyond my budget unfortunately

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