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Need a white tie dress

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Winterymix · 02/05/2026 17:32

I've been invited to a white tie dinner in June and am struggling so thought I'd ask the style mavens for help... I'm 5'7" and a size 18-20 hourglass leaning pear. Autumn so suit jewel tones rather than pastels. Other relevant things are:

  • I'm wearing a burgundy/wine colored halo style headpiece made of lace
  • The crowd will be a mix of pretty trad and design types. I'd tend to lean either old Hollywood or something more fashion forward
  • It'll need to be at least a-line to flow over my hips and still fit elsewhere
  • I put weight on whilst unwell so don't want to spend too much on something that I hope won't fit next year. Ideally up to £150 but could maybe stretch if there's a chance I could wear it again

Any suggestions welcome! Anything I've liked so far is either too expensive or velvet which feels weird for June. Also peri so potentially too hot 😅

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Rocknrollstar · 02/05/2026 17:59

Have you considered hiring a dress? I’m sorry, I don’t know a company to recommend but I’m sure others do.

LiquidSquid · 02/05/2026 18:39

Anything on Ever Pretty?

Need a white tie dress
Winterymix · 02/05/2026 19:23

Rocknrollstar · 02/05/2026 17:59

Have you considered hiring a dress? I’m sorry, I don’t know a company to recommend but I’m sure others do.

Thank you! I have, but it's really hard to find off the rack that fits me and I wouldn't be able to alter a hire dress. Wouldn't entirely rule it out though if anyone has had a good experience.

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