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I want a dress with a nod to India - rather than full-on fancy dress - for a Bollywood party

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franch · 08/05/2009 11:51

I'm thinking clever and subtle - just a gesture towards the theme - rather than a sari which I just wouldn't carry off. Any thoughts?

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bigcometobedeyes · 08/05/2009 12:08

Sorry cant do the big long link thing

Goto Wallis website, evening dresses, yellow oriental shift dress.

It can be worn with leggings and gold glaidator sandals, topped with a little chic cardi for day wear too.

Gold Bangles for accessories - though I am pale so I would have to slap false tan on to make this work.

Lots of colours in to pick out inc turquoise and purple. I thinkit looks paler here than when I tried on.

I regret not buying it and your post has reminded me about it - just noticed they take paypal.....

Amandoh · 08/05/2009 13:59

How about this dress from Monsoon. Or this one.

bigcometobedeyes · 08/05/2009 17:24

Amandoh - big fan of monsoon and I lurve the pink one

SoupDragon · 08/05/2009 17:45

Oh how baout trousers and tunic

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franch · 08/05/2009 20:13

Oh, thanks so much everyone. Love the pink monsoon dress - altho I may be a bit flatchested for strapless.

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 08/05/2009 20:16

Can I ask why you think you couldn't pull off a sari? I think they are so versatile and come in such beautiful colours.

spicemonster · 08/05/2009 20:18

I can highly recommend a 'proper' tunic and trousers - I bought one for a party several years ago and I dust it off quite regularly on special occasions! The top is absolutely beautiful

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franch · 08/05/2009 20:19

Thanks spice (and soupy) - I am really a dress girl tho

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franch · 08/05/2009 20:23

This is very much my kind of shape. Only the colour is Indian-ish tho - what could I do to nudge it in a Bollywood direction??

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DarAmi · 08/05/2009 20:23

Try a website called "Rupilee" i think it is.Sis is married to an indian and uses it for lots and not expensive.

spicemonster · 08/05/2009 20:25

Eyeliner, jewellery (gold and filigree), henna handpainting?

DarAmi · 08/05/2009 20:36

That site is www.rupalionline.com

PortAndLemon · 08/05/2009 20:41

Jewellery here

PortAndLemon · 08/05/2009 20:42

Scarf in matching colour

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franch · 08/05/2009 22:50

You stars. Thanks so much

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franch · 26/05/2009 11:35

If I go for this Monsoon dress, what shoes should I wear with it?

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Tortington · 26/05/2009 11:39

www.east.co.uk/c/Clothing_tops.htm

just about anything from east

Disenchanted3 · 26/05/2009 11:39

Personally Id go for the other pink one, that doesn't say Bollywood at all to me.

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franch · 26/05/2009 11:50

The other one's really not right for my body shape tho D3.

East looks good thanks custy - they don't seem to have eveningy stuff tho?

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franch · 26/05/2009 11:54

Whichever dress I go for, what kind of shoes?

Preferably not strappy sandals as I will probably wear nudey tan tights to hide my blue legs (unless I manage a fake tan which is unlikely and never quite works on me anyway)

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Disenchanted3 · 26/05/2009 15:08

something like these??

Disenchanted3 · 26/05/2009 15:10

here??

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franch · 30/05/2009 17:33

Oh they're nice D3 but I'd need heels! I'm really not trying to be authentic

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franch · 30/05/2009 21:13

Well that first pink dress has disappeared from Monsoon - I dithered too long. I really need something cheaper anyway I guess.

That Rupali site is v good value - I may go more Indian than I planned!

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franch · 30/05/2009 21:20

Thing is, I wouldn't have a clue about tying a sari ...

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