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Where to find a formal dress for Cunard red and gold night

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Kazziek · 20/08/2026 12:20

I'm going on Cunard's transatlantic cruise later in the year and I need a formal dress for red & gold night. I have no idea where to look! Any ideas?

Everything I've seen so far is for size 8 tall people! I'm mid 50s, size 16, 5f 2.

Budget up to £250.

Thanks!!

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hahabahbag · 21/08/2026 07:54

I wore burgundy, bought online, just check for free returns and restocking fees as not all are uk based! Ever pretty is the brand and amazon stock them

OneOfYour · 21/08/2026 08:34

hahabahbag · 21/08/2026 07:54

I wore burgundy, bought online, just check for free returns and restocking fees as not all are uk based! Ever pretty is the brand and amazon stock them

The OP has a decent sum of money to spend and I suspect will be looking for much better quality than online companies who are based elsewhere and have ‘restocking fees’.
They sound like Chinese companies who rip off designer clothing, creating poor quality copies.
Best avoided if the OP wants to be able to choose better fabrics, construction and customer service.

madaboutpurple · 21/08/2026 08:41

When I use Vinted I put in a few details eg red and gold dress or just red and just gold and put the size in. This narrows down the dresses that are shown but I still get a few rogue sizes showing. It sounds fabulous so I hope you have fun sorting out your dress ,accessories and shoes and enjoy the occasion.

PeonieLover · 21/08/2026 11:03

Try Wolf & Badger, you'll be guaranteed to find something that nobody else will be wearing. So there's no less likelihood of duplicating with another guest if you bought from a well known brand.

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/category/women/clothing/dresses/

LowAndSlow · 21/08/2026 15:05

Lehenga and choli? Your local Indian sari shop would be a great place to find something suitable. The blouse ( choli) are usually unfinished, allowing the seamstress to custom fit it for your size.

ForPinkDuck · 21/08/2026 15:28

Do you feel good in red lipstick?

Keepingittogetherstepbystep · 21/08/2026 22:59

Have a fab time, I bet you'll find something perfect.

I've been looking at that are you going both ways or flying one way? Not sure I'd fit I though I hate formal clothes

Kazziek · Yesterday 18:30

Thanks everyone! Some great ideas for me to work though.

Noted that it's a crossing, not a cruise!!

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