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Looking for a red dress - size 20? Any ideas?

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shoofly · 09/12/2009 20:48

ok - Since May I've lost over 4 stone and have gone from size 30 to size 20 (ish) - I know that I've still a way to go but I'm feeling fairly pleased with myself & I'd really like a dress to wear for Christmas. I've ordered this and it's nice enough, but would like something like it in red, and would prefer jersey (but am open to suggestions). The trouble is that I have bought clothes in Evans for so long that I have no idea where else to look - I know that many ranges don't go up as far as size 20, but I'm hoping that I might have a better selection available than six months ago. Any ideas gratefully received.

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FrumpyPumpy · 09/12/2009 21:40

Congratulations on your weight loss, that;s fantastic and very inspiring. Not sure what's about at the mo, but have you tried
Dorothy Perkins, , Next online, M&S Limited collection and Autograph, Tesco larger stores, Monsoon, Boden, Debenhams.

Good luck in your hunt and enjoy Christmas in your new dress - hope you feel fantastic.

NorkilyChallenged · 09/12/2009 21:48

Not really like the one you've ordered but red and nice from Wallis

Not sure this link will work but did a Shopstyle search for red dresses in your size this link might not work

PCPlumIsMyHomeboy · 09/12/2009 22:24

This?

www.planet.co.uk/en-gb/ProductDetails/?cid=PCATDRE&pid=M3D6010&language=en-GB

Amandoh · 09/12/2009 23:05

Well done on your weight loss!

Just thought I'd mention Bravissimo as they're very generous with their sizing. They only go up to a size 18 but that would probably be ok if you chose the "super curvy" option.

There's a red Bravissimo dress on Ebay that you might like.

shoofly · 09/12/2009 23:36

wow -thank you all so much. I am so impressed by that shopstyle website - it's really clever and there are some nice ones. Tried to order the planet one from the website but they only have it in size 6 (!) ( I wish ) am having a look at the others tomorrow - have bought bras from Bravissimo yonks ago, clothes never occurred to me! It's very nice having more choice but weirdly daunting as well so thanks for suggestions! Keep them coming please!!

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BellaeCandelae · 09/12/2009 23:40

Monsoon goes up to 20, and they have some gorgeous stuff. I don't know what they've got right now, but red is such a seasonal colour I would be surprised if they didn't have it. I'm also a 20, and Monsoon is my favourite shop for trousers and for dressy clothes.

Well done!

BellaeCandelae · 09/12/2009 23:49

BTW, Monsoon size generously, and I generally take an 18 there.

YanknChristmasCrackers · 09/12/2009 23:53

Debenhams has quite a few that go to 20 and 22. Was just in there looking for a dress for a Christmas party, and saw a few red ones. I've also used Monsoon for up to size 22.

Congrats on the weight loss, well done!

naomi83 · 10/12/2009 06:55

Well done! this doesn't come in red but the blue is stunning, and in your size.
this is very reasonable and has great reviews.

shoofly · 10/12/2009 15:11

naomi83 - loving those - anyone know what boden sizing is like?

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