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I've found it! The perfect maxi dress for short women!

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BlameItOnTheBogey · 03/06/2010 08:03

I asked on here for recommendations for a maxi dress that would suit me (I'm 5'2). I've seen others ask similar questions and the conclusion seems to be that it's really hard to find one. My criteria were;

  • Not jersey material
  • Not black
  • And quite fitted so it didn't make me look even shorter.

I've searched for months now to find one and have finally found the holy grail. I'm posting in case it helps someone else out. Here it is.

It is a bit too long so I'm going to hem it but otherwise it is perfect for petite women; nicely fitted and very flattering. Hope this helps someone.

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CheeeseOnToast · 03/06/2010 08:08

Ooh it's nice!! At 5'3 I'm also on the lookout for a maxi dress that doesn't leave me looking swamped. Thanks!

letsblowthistacostand · 03/06/2010 08:51

Sorry but are you kidding? I would look like a very small sofa in that!

BlameItOnTheBogey · 03/06/2010 09:03

Not kidding; it's great on, I promise (at least it suits my small frame well).

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Cabatach · 03/06/2010 10:04

I'm 5'3 and this maxi dress from Boden www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/WH207/Womens-Maxi-Jersey-Dress.html?NavGroup ID=4 fits just right (hits my ankle) - had loads of compliments! Also Boden has 20% off at the moment. Would size down though.

BlameItOnTheBogey · 03/06/2010 10:07

See I love that one Cabatach and did look at it but in the end I don't want a jersey dress because I am worried it will cling to lumps and bumps...

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Cabatach · 03/06/2010 10:09

Don't worry, the jersey is quite thick/fluid so there is no clinging to lumps and bumps.

moragbellingham · 03/06/2010 13:40

Has that code expired now, do you know?

Cabatach · 03/06/2010 16:21

I think the code is valid until 25th June. It is X299

moragbellingham · 03/06/2010 18:06

Thanks.Just ordered!

Pennies · 03/06/2010 18:11

I have bought this dress for a ball. Planning to wear gold shoes with gold handbag. Need necklace & earrings but don't know whether to do sparkles or gold.

My sparkly necklace is quite petite and high at the neck, would a longer gold pendant look better? If so can anyone help me find one please?

Pennies · 03/06/2010 18:11

eeek sorry - meant to start a whole new thread. am a muppet.

As you were.

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