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34 replies

OracleInaCoracle · 15/11/2009 08:45

this dress for general wearage. have i made a huge mistake? I am v petite and (while slim) have generous norkage. pale olive skin and dark red hair. i tend to wear this type of thing IF i wear a dress, but not sure how much i like it now. eek!!

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wreckofhesperus · 15/11/2009 08:50

Bet it looks great with your hair! I like it.

OracleInaCoracle · 15/11/2009 08:55

i figured it would look fab with slouchy boots and thick tights, or over leggings. i just had a major wobble and thought "do i really like it?" iykwim!

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moondog · 15/11/2009 09:51

It's groovy and a lot more interesting than some beige jumper dress.

OracleInaCoracle · 15/11/2009 09:56

thanks moondog, think i will let the order stand. will be v versatile! (and look fab for Christmas work meal with nude shoes)

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ihatethecold · 15/11/2009 11:52

thats a lovely dress

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mimsum · 15/11/2009 14:39

sorry - I think it's hideous, but then I'm middle aged and have no fashion sense

aweaninamanger · 15/11/2009 14:57

looks vintage a bit like my mums curtains in the 70s but i still like it

LilRedWG · 15/11/2009 15:00

You will look FAB in it! Wear it on the 30th and put me to shame. x

OracleInaCoracle · 15/11/2009 15:07

awen, lol it is v vintage, would accesorize with wooden beads and dangly earrings. am definately sold on it now (sorry mimsum)

red, lol i doubt it, but will def wear it i think. twill be my Dress of the Season

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OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 15:57

well, dress arrived (fab service - v prompt) but its mahoosive. never going to fit me in a billion years, so back to the drawing board. buggeration. its a lovely dress though and would have looked fab if smaller.

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RnB · 18/11/2009 15:59

Dress is lovely, and you sound gorgeous!

potplant · 18/11/2009 16:01

I've never come across this website before. thanks for the link, this should make the next hour go quickly.

MadBadandDangerousToKnow · 18/11/2009 16:06

I love that groovy 70s vibe - hope you find something else to suit you - and thanks for introducing me to that site!

OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 16:09

i really am gutted because it would have been perfect, so impressed with the service though. I ordered it late saturday and it arrived at 7.30am today!

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OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 16:13

the problem is its big all over, even the arms. i look like a little girl in here mums clothes.

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OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 16:34

love this

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OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 16:35

and this

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OracleInaCoracle · 18/11/2009 16:36

this too

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