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Ok S&B experts.....I need your help finding the perfect hen night dress....

31 replies

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 11:16

....the dress code is 'Dress to Kill'!

I am...ahem...mid thirties, 5'5" tall, a curvy size 12 with 36D boobs.

A little black dress would be great...so far I have only seen this one which is nice but maybe a little too plain?

[http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_110010231760_-1?bread crumb=Home~Women~Dresses]]

My main body gripe is my tummy (post kids whose isn't?)

Help!!!

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detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 11:16

Agghhh...

here

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tethersend · 01/03/2010 11:29

How about this?

What's your budget?

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 11:35

tethersend - ooh I likey.....actually seen some others on that website too. Just unsure as to whether it would flatter my boobs? I tend to wear a lower (not too low ) v-neck line...worth trying though! My budget could stretch to about £100

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notyummy · 01/03/2010 11:36

top shop boutique

I bought this last month. V flattering and sexy on. Perhaps with this for modesty/body smoothing:

spanx

And killer heels.

tethersend · 01/03/2010 11:36

Bargain Classic Something different?

ZZMum · 01/03/2010 11:41

I have the all saints dress and have to say it is amazingly flattering - looks good over boobs.. and makes me look like or at least feel like jessica rabbit rather than the humpty dumpty I am in reality

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 11:42

These are great ladies....

..loving the DKNY one...not sure if I've lost all my post baby wobble (he is only 25 weeks!!) to get away with the backless Asos one, although it is rather marvellous

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detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 11:45

ZZmum - what's the sizing like on that dress. I can either be a 12 or 14 depending on the shop? Would you size up or down?

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Seabright · 01/03/2010 11:55

OK, I read the title wrong. I thought you wanted a night dress for a hen night and was a little confused.

Think I'll go now as am not going to be much help

ZZMum · 01/03/2010 11:55

I am similar to you and had to get the 14 - mainly for my ass - the top and waist have more stretch in them so if you are more top heavy, I would get the 12..

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 12:04

I am in love with the Bettie Page Smoothie dress on here

pinup-parade.com/shop/dresses.htm

I think it would be amazing with crochet tights, very high round toe shoes and red lippie

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 12:05

Sorry, scroll to bottom and it's the 5th one up

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 12:09

Gah 8th even

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 14:48

TDWP - love that website

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TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 15:14

Do you post on What Katie Did Next Forums?

MissWooWoo · 01/03/2010 15:53

I was going to suggest this but it's out of stock - shame.

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 16:12

MissWooWoo Out of stock?? Does that mean many many laydeez have ordered it????

TDWP No...have very little interest in what Katie did next actually Why?

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MissWooWoo · 01/03/2010 16:22

the whole of Blackpool I reckon

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 16:26

I think their title of 'sexy dresses' is a trades description issue

ewwwww

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MissWooWoo · 01/03/2010 16:31

indeed! who other than Jordan and Jodie Marsh are buying these "outfits" ???

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 16:35

Noooo not Katie Price

here

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 01/03/2010 16:36

Dan me for posting and betraying the fact i watch that crap.

detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 16:44

Ah..What Katie Did...most glamorous!

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detoxdiva · 01/03/2010 17:34

Ok..so have ordered 2 dresses from the All Saints website to try on....any final suggestions before I max out the credit card?

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detoxdiva · 02/03/2010 10:08

So....quick update just in case anyone is interested

Ordered the All Saints dress which I lurve and looks fab on - except that the top half is too loose....the sequinned shoulder but keeps slipping off my shoulder in an annoying not a sexy way I know that if I changed it to the 12, the bottom would be too tight because the 14 fits perfectly there - gah!!!

So...back to the drawing board....more ideas please

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