Now I need a dress and shoes....sombre colour , not high heels

[Lulumama]

need a dress suitable for funerals etc... my old faithful skirt and top combo is just too old and dated now

need a dress, and some grown up shoes

must be at least 3/4 length sleeves and knee length

am pear shape fat and short !

thank you x

any ideas?

no? is it too boring?

lulu I've been out doing erm Rl

Okay

We are talking wrap dress methinks, yes?

Bravisssimo had some nice ones - hang on

this page and this in sale long sleeves tho

thanks , i have seen some on the M&S site..
www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B001EOMTYG/ref=dp_rvi_6/278-4744480-1848910?ie=UTF8&mnSBrand=core
www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B001OVLFIA/ref=dp_rvi_1/278-4744480-1848910?ie=UTF8&mnSBrand=core

what do you reck?

the bravissimo ones are nice, but i have never had anything from there.. i know in M&S what size etc...

I have the M&S one, and its very comfortable and flattering. I wear a microfibre slip underneath to give it an extra chance of flowing over lumps rather than clinging

The first one from M and S lulu

i have this Bravissimo dress and its fab for disguising flabby tummy. I'm 5'5 and its just below the knee

Could do double duty for going out with some nice accessories

great.. teh M&S wrap dress?

i was thinking that one was best.. do you know if it is in the shops or mail order only?

now... shoes !!

oh i like first M&S one too, very similar and good price. sorry don't like gypsy one

Lulu go for a wrap dress for defs. If you spend a little extra it'll last forever. I have a black wrap dress (from Gap) that I bought 5 years ago and I have worn it SO much- esp useful for funerals etc. Sadly post DS it is a bit clingy in the hip area but that gives me an excuse to buy a new one!
Of your links I prefer the mock twist M&S one- it's more 'classic'and won't date. Plus wrap dresses are so classy and flattering. If I could afford a DVF one I so would!

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B001OVDMUY/ref=huc_cart_product/278-4744480-1848910?ie=UTF8&m=A2B O0OYVBKIQJM&mnSBrand=core yay or nay?

great ! thank you all, i have a wrap dress which is v v flattring, but too bright for these sorts of occasions. right, will get that ordered !

ordered the dress and shoes. hope it all looks ok

Shoes are nice, that Mary Jane style never goes out I think. Another timeless style is the t-bar,these might be a bit fashion-y maybe. And I can't explain it but i like shoes with a sort of granny vibe!!

i looked at those other M&S ones, but i prefer the chunkier heel on the elastic ones.

do like the granny ones, but too expensive !

Sounds great Lulumama. You'll look lovely and you'll get lots of wear out of it all!

thasnk, i hope so !

arrived this morning and is great ! v v v flattering dress.. everyone should have one and it is bargaintastic