Dress suggestions

fits · 14-08-2013 9:10pm #1

I just thought I would put this on here and see what you guys come up with.

I am looking for a dress for a wedding at the start of October and I am stuck in a place with no shops until then.

I am 5'4 and a size 10-12 with small shoulders, big boobs, small waist, big hips. Brown hair, fair skin, blue eyes.

If money were no object I would love to try something like this
http://www.my-wardrobe.com/vivienne-westwood-anglomania/utah-asymmetric-sleeved-draped-front-maxi-dress-663078

or this
http://www.my-wardrobe.com/vivienne-westwood-anglomania/alto-draped-front-dress-901871

But they are both risky enough styles for my size and shape and I am not sure if they would work.

Something around the 100 euro mark would be nice... but the fabric and cut must be decent. I am not gone on patterns or a lot of detailing but like something with a bit of an edge to it.

dee_mc · 14-08-2013 9:43pm

Hi! Love the 2 dresses you posted, this one is a similar shape- maybe too short but i'm your height and sometimes find dresses longer than intended on me

Might be worth keeping Oasis in mind for something in new stock the next few weeks.
Another option would be to get a dress made if you know a dressmaker: You could browse patterns in Hickey's (or online) and have something run up similar to what you like
http://www.oasis-stores.com/lola-cowl-shift-dress/dresses/oasis/fcp-product/5550072544

MissFlitworth · 15-08-2013 5:06pm

Yum - Vivienne Westwood. I think All Saints dresses can have that sort of edgy, unusual cut sometimes and while they're still expensive they aren't *as* expensive (although possibly a little too casual)

http://www.allsaints.com/women/dresses/

fits · 15-08-2013 7:30pm

The blue dress Vivienne Westwood dress is selling out in my size on various websites.

Pluses, I'd have it for christmas etc. I could sell it on for a good price.

Minuses I'd need to get shoes and possibly a cover up to go with it. Not to mind accomodation and a wedding present etc.

dee_mc · 15-08-2013 7:37pm

Hi again!
Is it just me or are these Mary Portas dresses very similar to the Westwood ones? Nicer prices too, and positive reviews!
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Mary+Portas+Dresses/BRAND_MARY%20PORTAS_301,default,sc.html

fits · 15-08-2013 7:44pm

ooh, nice find... You are right they do!

fits · 15-08-2013 7:48pm

The one I like is sold out in my size though in black and azure, and I dont like the turquoise. Looks like this dress is a bit of a hit!

dee_mc · 15-08-2013 7:56pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mary-Portas-Purple-No-Brainer-Dress-Size-12-/350853558194?pt=UK_Women_s_Dresses&hash=item51b0806fb2
Not the same dress but bit of a bargain! Never saw these before, want one now

fits · 17-08-2013 8:44am

I bought the westwood dress and have resolved to bring some quality older stuff into siopaella when I am home to justify it. Have a few really nice things which don't work on me anymore which should be very sellable.

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