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Help finding a dress like this please

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Sundaychiller · 09/09/2019 10:35

I really like this style but the one I tried is over my budget.

It is ivory with quite a few crystals on the bodice, I don't mind if it's 2nd hand
Any help would be really appreciated thanks!

Help finding a dress like this please
Help finding a dress like this please
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Sundaychiller · 09/09/2019 10:35

Also what is this shape called please?

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Pukkatea · 09/09/2019 11:27

What's your budget? Wed2B have a couple of similar sheath styles:

www.wed2b.co.uk/hemsworth
www.wed2b.co.uk/hayden

Also not sure if this link will work but I filtered stillwhite.co.uk for second hand sheath dresses with spaghetti straps: www.stillwhite.co.uk/sheath-wedding-dresses?shape=6&sleeve=2

Scoose · 09/09/2019 14:30

Phase eight have some nice ones what's your budget?

Sundaychiller · 09/09/2019 14:51

Thanks for your help Pukka, the 2 on the links are too fitted on the thighs for me, I followed the other link and have been browsing.

I guess my budget is around £400 if anyone else wants to help too please :)

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Sundaychiller · 09/09/2019 14:52

Thanks Scoose will look at that too

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Brideof2020 · 10/09/2019 20:59

So is the one you tried on the one in the picture in a bridal shop?

Have you tried ebay?

SheWoreBlueVelvet · 10/09/2019 22:26

Ghost have similar shaped dresses.

www.ghost.co.uk/wedding-dresses

But look for independent bridal sellers on eBay. They buy up sample and sale stock from bridal shops and sell within your budget, This one had my dress: www.ebay.co.uk/str/the-bridal-barn?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Sundaychiller · 12/09/2019 12:58

Yes Brideof 2020 it was in a shop.

I have looked on ebay and have seen some beautiful dresses but worried as it's a lot of money to lose if they are not quite the right shape or don't fit. The ones I have seen are about £300

I will check them out Shewore

Thanks for the replies, does anyone know what this shape is called?

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Brideof2020 · 12/09/2019 14:22

Hi @Sundaychiller would the shop sell you the sample dress at a reduced price? I had seen a dress which led me to booking an appointment with a bridal shop. The dress was £1100, I knew it would be expensive, it was a beautiful dress. But there was no way I was spending that on a dress!!. The owner said I could buy the sample dress for £600. I bought a different dress in the end but might be worth asking if that is your perfect dream dress.

Sundaychiller · 12/09/2019 14:53

Thanks, great idea but it was quite tatty so wouldn't be suitable. I like your thinking though :)

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Brideof2020 · 12/09/2019 16:08

Ah that's a shame. Have you seen anything similar anywhere yet?

Sundaychiller · 12/09/2019 16:29

Not really, I like some on ebay and are quite tempted to take a punt but then get cold feet!
I have only been to 2 really small shops with not much stock so I may try a bigger one to see if there are other styles that suit me.

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Brideof2020 · 12/09/2019 17:17

I know what you mean I saw a dress I liked on website wed2be, there was a brand new one in my size at half the price on Ebay. It was the A-Line shape with straps as I was convinced that's the style I wanted and would suit me. I also wanted to hide my tummy however, after taking the advice of the lady in the shop I tried a much more fitted strapless dress and absolutely loved it, so much so that's the one I bought!! And it was the last dress I tried. So I'd say definitely try a different style - you never know and don't have anything to lose!! Good luck OP.

MissMoodyMoo · 12/09/2019 18:26

What size are you? I have a similar body style for sale brand new from a sample sale

SheWoreBlueVelvet · 12/09/2019 18:27

The eBay seller I linked too is a “real” bridal outlet too though. So you can physically try them on. I expect others are too.

I think it’s more ethical to buy something that’s already out there rather than ordering something that needs to be made up anyway. There are literally millions of dresses available and very very few get used more than 24 hours.

HappyHammy · 12/09/2019 18:29

Is it white or cream

HappyHammy · 12/09/2019 18:35

I think it's called a Spaghetti Strap dress. Sorry cant link but look at JJshouse site

FenellaMaxwell · 12/09/2019 22:04

That shape is sheath or column.

Sundaychiller · 14/09/2019 09:19

Thanks for all the replies I will go through all the links and suggestions.
Happy it was ivory but I don't mind white
Missmoody 10 or 12 but huge in wedding dress sizes! Would love to see your dress please

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candlie · 14/09/2019 09:40

Do you know the name/designer of the dress? You may be able to find the same one on the stillwhite website

Sundaychiller · 14/09/2019 09:50

Yes Candlie tried that but thanks

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