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Please help me find a dress

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DSM · 11/06/2010 21:47

I am desperate for some help.

Have been to EVERY shop in my city, and hound nothing. Feel like I've seen every dress on the Internet, but nothing suits.

I need it by Thursday at the latest, so have 6 days.

It needs to have a tailored waist due to my rather large belly, or at least flatteringly cover my middle. And it needs to be short - mid thigh at most. It needs to be classy, but young as I am only 28. It's for a formal event.

I am so desperate, I really really need help.

I don't know what to do. Please help.

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CrankyTwanky · 11/06/2010 23:46

hides tum, good for brunettes

SandyChick · 12/06/2010 09:15

Havent read the full thread so sorry of these have been suggested already.

monsoon one shoulder

monsoon

monsoon strapless

monsoon one shoulder

I'm 29 and a size 12 with a bit if a tummy and have recently bought quite a few things from monsoon. Have even had to get a size smaller in a few dresses.

They do a few short black shift dresses in their fusion range that I've tried and found them really flattering around the tummy area.

DSM · 12/06/2010 15:59

Thanks for the monsoon links.

I was there yesterday and sadly, all was too long. The only short dress was too... Frumpy.

My friends are all gorgeous, thin and extremely stylish, hence the pressure!

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SandyChick · 12/06/2010 20:17

Can't you have the hem taken up to the length you prefer?

If that's the only reason for you to discount the dress it seems the best option if you like it otherwise.

SandyChick · 12/06/2010 20:20

have you looked in Lipsy?

tethersend · 12/06/2010 20:40

Ohh, good call, SandyChick- this is nice...

Although I have to say DSM, I have no idea what you want

DSM · 13/06/2010 16:40

I just bought that dress.

Tethersend and sandy - I love you both.

Thank you!

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CrankyTwanky · 13/06/2010 16:44

Aaah, Lipsy, of course!

Short n sexy.
Enjoy your event!

Collision · 13/06/2010 18:16

Heavens! I can never ever ever shop in Lipsy!

Thank heavens you found something!

tethersend · 13/06/2010 18:56

Hooray!!!

Let us know how it fits

DSM · 13/06/2010 19:17

Oh god alive please let it fit...

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