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Fun dress to go with these earrings

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 19/08/2026 23:32

I have these earrings which I LOVE, they remind me of bubbles 😁 and I’m looking for a fun dress to wear with them for a friends 50th party - not fancy dress fun but something fun!

I’m

  • a size 22
  • very Apple shaped
  • have a large apron belly so nothing tight there
  • reasonable boobs šŸ˜‚
  • haopy to buy and wear shapewear
  • Dont suit a high neck
  • will be wearing flats or v low heel
  • hair will be down and shoulder length big curls with lots of volume

Budget of £75-100

I’m SO bored of wearing black maxi dresses! I want something that makes me feel fabulous and is fun! And it’s fine if you don’t like the earrings, they’re my joy šŸ˜‚

Fun dress to go with these earrings
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Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 20/08/2026 07:44

Do you like this kind of style?

Love & Roses x RHS Floral Green Metallic Trim Hanky Hem Midi Dress
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SU898191/Y28314

nomorekitchenislandsplease · 20/08/2026 07:52

Great earrings. How about this? Very flattering for your shape and versatile. Size 4 probably right or 5 to be safe. Link in next comment

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 20/08/2026 07:56

Scarlett & Jo several colour ways

Shufflebumnessie · 20/08/2026 13:44

I've seen some fun, colourful dresses from Love & Roses at Next. Are any of these your style?
Slightly over budget but so much colour!
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SU894619/Y44309

https://www.next.co.uk/style/SU894592/G09882

https://www.next.co.uk/style/SU953947/G58895

This one looks like it might match the blues/greens in the earrings
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV116321/Y70541 (also available in pink).

MassiveOvaryaction · 20/08/2026 13:47

I'd go for something 50s style like this maybe: https://www.dollyanddotty.co.uk/products/lily-dark-green-off-shoulder-dress

Spooll · 20/08/2026 13:51

I like this for your figure? Forgiving on the bits you don't want to show off, highlights your assets, good with flat shoes and hopefully picks out the teal colour in your earrings.

www.next.co.uk/style/sv122828/h96407?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23099951489&gbraid=0AAAAADm_5UUcek5LTiD1Ss_eXkYNgdZ12&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qSko5-vlgMVw5ZQBh2GmBATEAQYAiABEgJMcPD_BwE

PollyannaWhittier · 20/08/2026 14:38

I came to suggest the Popsy bubble dress, but someone beat me to it !

MassiveOvaryaction · 20/08/2026 15:15

Change of tack - this just popped up in an advert on my page! Think it has all the colours of your earrings: https://www.sugarhillbrighton.com/products/jolene-shirred-midi-dress-green-concentric-circles?_pos=22&_fid=211a3b986&_ss=c&variant=54947575038328

LeftieRightsHoarder · 20/08/2026 15:35

I love the earrings! A bit like my favourite Christmas ones.
The Popsy dress is gorgeous! If that doesn’t grab you, I’d go for a plain dress in one of the earring colours, preferably the gold. Or possibly a print including several of the colours.
Have fun!

watermybegonias · 20/08/2026 17:34

MassiveOvaryaction · 20/08/2026 13:47

I'd go for something 50s style like this maybe: https://www.dollyanddotty.co.uk/products/lily-dark-green-off-shoulder-dress

This would look fab with those earrings! I do think you need a plain block colour dress, a patterned dress would just be too busy and the earrings wouldn't stand out.

liquoriceallsortfamily · 20/08/2026 19:50

Try popsy clothing. Lots to choose from.

Fromthecookiejar · 20/08/2026 20:18

This is not at all helpful, OP, but can I just say you sound like such a cheerful person. Your post made me smile. I hope you find an amazing dress and have a fabulous time šŸ™‚

JaneJeffer · 20/08/2026 21:42

OP has disappeared like so many others

Calliopespa · 20/08/2026 22:23

Great earrings op.

UserM6 · 20/08/2026 22:37

Do the ā€œtomatoā€ dress from Metsmorphoza! I have it and bloody love it ; bright red
They also do similar in various other colours ( you can change thd pricing to sterling and it’s all handmade in Europe) They used to have it in a weird pale green but it’s not on their website. Etsy and Wolf and Badger carry their stock
too and might have it.

Maxi Asymmetric Collar Shirt Dress In Red

Maxi Asymmetric Collar Shirt Ā Dress In Red - METD0162_RedNo matter if you are looking to dress up for a special event or just want to feel that fashion buzz when you look at the mirror, this asymmetric dress is the answer you need!It has a gorgeous A-l...

https://metamorphoza.com/collections/dresses-1/products/oversize-shirt-dress

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/08/2026 22:41

JaneJeffer · 20/08/2026 21:42

OP has disappeared like so many others

She's been at work for 14 hours but I'll be sure to make sure I keep you updated next time šŸ‘Œ

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/08/2026 22:45

Wow! I'm blown away by SO many responses and links! There's so many places I would never of thought of - obsessed with the bubble dress and just going to buy it anyway šŸ˜‚I'm going to spend tomorrow going through them and ordering them all

Appreciate the love on the earrings, I bought them at an antique market in Italy a couple of years ago - have always wimped out of wearing them before! (they're clip on which is fine but im wary of them slipping off, any ideas how I can make them a normal earring?)

Really appreciate the help, I was going round in circles trying to find something and wimping out so I'm really excited to find something fun!

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/08/2026 22:45

Fromthecookiejar · 20/08/2026 20:18

This is not at all helpful, OP, but can I just say you sound like such a cheerful person. Your post made me smile. I hope you find an amazing dress and have a fabulous time šŸ™‚

This is lovely, thank you very much, what a nice thing to say x

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JaneJeffer · 20/08/2026 22:51

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/08/2026 22:41

She's been at work for 14 hours but I'll be sure to make sure I keep you updated next time šŸ‘Œ

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