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I'm going to a ball. I feel chubby and frumpy. Help!!

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:23

I'm not overweight but I am bursting out of my clothes. I'm a size 12 but flabby and squidgy and not feeling my best.

I don't have great legs. My arms were fine but lately they feel like chunky, saggy, bingo winged, sausages.

I could hash together something from my wardrobe that would do........but I'd like to feel FABULOUS!

Anyone got a wand? Suggestions welcome!

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littlelapin · 06/09/2008 15:26

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:32

Thank you! My fairy godmother floated in

Its not a ball-gown ball just a posh work do ball, so I guess it doesn't have to be full length. Men will be in kilts and other black tie.

I'm always best with colour (red or green suit me best), black draws all my colour away. I used to say I had a great small waist but my shape has gone a bit rectangle-ish.

And heels I love heels and it has to be heels for a ball I think. But I have the most difficult feet and tend to wear flats or kitten heels at best.

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:32

That dress is a stunner!!! I adore it. Worried my hips would look like Nigella's........or is that ok?

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:43

lol!

I just looked at your profile. Your young man is so gorgeous! And your wedding........ it looks wonderful!

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:44

How many others could be wearing it though?

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iamdingdong · 06/09/2008 15:46

hey there lovely I have a black coast maxi dress in a 14 that would look fab on you, will try to find a pic

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:48

hi dingdong

Black tends to wash me out.......

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:49

DD1 is about to topple herself off the stairs.....back soon......

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iamdingdong · 06/09/2008 15:50

ok, can't find pic anyway, I wore it when I met COLIN JACKSON [swoon] last year d'y remember?

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:55

Colin Jackson? If he comes with the dress........please may you DHL it to me NOWNOWNOW?

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 15:55

dingdong, is it a similar style? Does it make you feel elegant and slim and non wobbly?

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iamdingdong · 06/09/2008 15:57

I shoudl have read all the posts first, sorry FG how are you with purple?

iamdingdong · 06/09/2008 15:58

it is v similar to the red one LL linked to, made me feel FAB but I've only worn it once. I like this one too

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 16:00

Thats a fab dress too!

Now I need to alter my frame of mind from frumpy and wobbly to confident and glamourous.

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 16:02

I'd need something to wear on top to arrive in..............what does one wear with a big long dress?

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maidamess · 06/09/2008 16:10

2 words- control underwear.

SueW · 06/09/2008 17:01

OMG I want that purple Debenhams dress AND the red Coast one.

But I have nowhere to go to wear them for quite some time.

OTOH great eveningwear lasts forever doesn't it, so I could buy now and wear when everyone else isn't wearing it!

FluffyMummy123 · 06/09/2008 17:02

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bikerunski · 06/09/2008 17:58

Nigella has a lovely figure. Nothing wrong with a bit of hip. I know men who dream about her and Kirstie Allsop.

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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 20:29
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frumpygrumpy · 06/09/2008 20:31

Tried on last years ball outfit. It fits beautifully and hasn't been out the hanger cover in a year........should I just wear it again? Is that rubbish? It looks great. But I do love having a new frock.........

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hoxtonchick · 06/09/2008 20:36

this is probably wrong, but so lovely