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Prom dress advice

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Gorja · 24/04/2026 18:45

Newbie here but needing advice.
my daughter is looking for prom dresses. She is 16 and wants to look amazing of course. However she is a size 20 due to medical issues.
I just can’t seem to find anything that isn’t too plain and too old for her. She’s getting increasingly upset.
I’m not rich by any means so can afford custom made etc.
Does anybody have any ideas out can point me in the right direction.
She wants it to be blue and shoe off her bust!!
Thank you.

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Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:46

Mindlessly don’t have very good reviews. The yours clothing one is not long enough.

she doesn’t like anything on Shein. JJs don’t have enough sparkle.

this is more stressful than the exams!!

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HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:50

Would she consider green?

HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:50

Oops

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Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:50

Not sparkly enough.

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Basilandparsleyandmint · 24/04/2026 20:52

Have a look at JJ prom dresses online. My DD got one and it is beautiful. Well made and reasonable cost ( under £200).

not sure what sizes they go up though

HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:52

This?

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HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:55

Another. Different style though.

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GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 24/04/2026 20:55

A dressmaker may be make the design she wants. I’m not sure how much that but she could choose her own fabric.

ArticSaviour · 24/04/2026 20:55

This?

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Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:56

HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:52

This?

Not enough sparkles

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Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:56

Monolithique · 24/04/2026 20:54

No sparkles.

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ay30916 · 24/04/2026 20:57

Have you looked at Lace & Beads

Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:58

HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 20:55

Another. Different style though.

We’ve seen that and she doesn’t like it.

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HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 21:01

Sparkly!

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FruAashild · 24/04/2026 21:01

I've checked ASOS but no sparkles. I think your budget might be fighting the desire for sparkles since sewing on sequins in what raises the cost. You could buy a dress in the right shape and sew on sequins yourself if you're handy.

FruAashild · 24/04/2026 21:02

Gorja · 24/04/2026 20:11

I’ve done the Google search thing and can’t find anything from a reputable site. She’s signing in her bedroom and I’m searching dresses through tears. I wish she was a toddler again.

Also, don't cry, the power of mumsnet will find a good dress.

Gorja · 24/04/2026 21:04

HomeStayHome · 24/04/2026 21:01

Sparkly!

Beautiful, but not big enough. Bloody Vinted sizing fiasco.

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TalulahJP · 24/04/2026 21:07

This is on ebay up to size 24 under £60 delivered but from china so not sure if the dates ok. when is prom?

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Cluckycluck · 24/04/2026 21:07

Could you find a dress that she likes the style of and then get someone to add some sparkle on?

Gorja · 24/04/2026 21:08

TalulahJP · 24/04/2026 21:07

This is on ebay up to size 24 under £60 delivered but from china so not sure if the dates ok. when is prom?

That’s nice. Option it’s June 20th.

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TalulahJP · 24/04/2026 21:09

it’s image under review.
mif you want to search ebay it’s described as “ sparkly off shoulder prom dresses. “

TalulahJP · 24/04/2026 21:09

oh it worked good. have a look on ebay if youve not tried there.