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JP Liz V1

The Cool wrote: »

Have a wedding on the bank holiday weekend so bought this from ASOS. Originally €103, reduced to €41, I converted to GBP and paid about €35.
I'm going to wear it with gold glitter pointy toe heels and a pearl beaded clutch that I bought from Penneys last spring, I'll need to find some kind of cover up for church though as I don't have a jacket that goes - if anyone has any suggestions :pac:

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I will say I'm often hesitant about ASOS because I'm a curvy 16 so things look very different on me to the model, but I think this actually looks great on me, for once! Yes, I'm feelin maself

I love the colour and length

Did you try Dunnes or Penneys for a cheap shrug or kimono or short blazer jacket?

Sunny Dayz

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I love the colour and length

Did you try Dunnes or Penneys for a cheap shrug or kimono or short blazer jacket?

I seen a short cream blazer jacket on iclothing this morning - hang on til I go look for it online....

Edit: link: https://www.iclothing.com/kim-tailored-cropped-blazer-in-beige
The code MIDSEASON should give another 10% off.
I have one for years and get good wear out of it.

shalclon

Do u have a link handy? It's a beautiful dress

The Cool

Here's the link, it's still available up to size 12:
https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-lace-plunge-neck-midi-prom-dress/prd/9410868?ctaRef=my%20orders

That cream blazer is lovely! Penneys etc is on the list first, you never know what I might see on a mosey

Faith

Got myself a new pair of shoes to celebrate a recent achievement. I've been looking for nice shoe boots, and these really caught my eye (despite being a bit more offbeat than my usual style!):



They're "Joe Browns Couture Limited Edition "Mystery" Shoe Boots" and I got them from LindyBop

RhubarbCrumble

They're gorgeous Faith. So pretty.

cee_jay

Penneys

Michellenman

Both from Oasis. I order in sterling and paid €94 including delivery.

Thinking the dress might be nice for my Christmas party.








I had a quick question. I have a black tie event coming up. I think cocktail length is fine for women but someone else here might know better? Maybe it’s expected to wear full length? It’s a work event so either way I need to find something appropriate which I’m struggling with. I don’t like to show skin, certainly not cleavage, at these kind of nights. I’m also only 5ft tall so don’t want to look swamped either if it does need to be full length. Lots of stuff I’m seeing online is either very Christmassy (this is on in early November) or also very bridesmaid-y, both of which I’m trying to avoid! This is the first year where the dress code is black tie so I’m kind of stumped!

Any help or recommendations would be much appreciated.

Twee.

Generally black tie would indicate full length, however I think you can get away with below the knee/mid calf if it's formal enough. Try get something in a lux-looking fabric or with some embellishment maybe, sometimes plain, fitted midi dresses can look a bit "work" like. Asos is brilliant for occasion wear, and Mango has the odd gem.

Michellenman

Thanks Twee! I think full length might swamp me so I’ve gone for 2 midi length dresses from ASOS. Hopefully they arrive on time!

ASOS have money off if you spend x amount. I think I found a glitch in the matrix which might be useful anyone else!

In Ireland if you spend over €150 you get €30 off, spend €200 and get €50 off. In the UK if you spend over £125 you get £25 off, spend over £175 and get £40 I think..

I ordered in sterling but am having it delivered to Dublin and it wouldn’t let me use the UK codes. I chanced my arm with the Irish codes even though paying in sterling and they worked. I spent £150 but used the Irish code for €50 off and got £37 off. So it’s like you get the bigger money off amount even though when converted to euro you’re not spending enough to actually warrant that discount.

£113 in total (free delivery) for both dresses which is €127 instead of (£150) €168, Saving €41 Euro just from the discount code.

As well as that... On the Irish ASOS website when shopping in euro the black one is €110 and the greeny/blue one is €97... €207 in total. We are seriously ripped off when ordering euro... I saved €80 in total. Crazy. I was going to send one back but after getting a good bargain I’m very tempted to keep both!!

Twee.

Love them both! They'd be fab with hair up to really show off the detail.


I used one of those threshold codes over the summer for holiday bits and I made a huge savings, they're great if you've a few things to get. I might try your trick tomorrow, get some things from the wishlist!

Michellenman

Twee. wrote: »

Love them both! They'd be fab with hair up to really show off the detail.


I used one of those threshold codes over the summer for holiday bits and I made a huge savings, they're great if you've a few things to get. I might try your trick tomorrow, get some things from the wishlist!

Yes agree, hair up will be a must!

dudara

Twee. wrote: »

Generally black tie would indicate full length, however I think you can get away with below the knee/mid calf if it's formal enough. Try get something in a lux-looking fabric or with some embellishment maybe, sometimes plain, fitted midi dresses can look a bit "work" like. Asos is brilliant for occasion wear, and Mango has the odd gem.

I agree. I go to a few black tie events per year and I rarely wear full length. I’d get a very smart cocktail dress or similar.

Embossy

Just purchased these Kapow Nightrider Meggings. They are very shiny and cling to the body like a second skin! http://https://kapowmeggings.co.uk/collections/metallic-meggings/products/nightrider-meggings

jos28

Picked up a couple of bits in the Debenhams sale

Faith

Am I the only one thinking those trousers would give you a fierce bad dose of thrush if you wore them as the model is? :eek:

Closet London had a KILLER Black Friday advance sale for email subscribers - 200 items for £20 each! I got 6 dresses (narrowed down from the 12 shortlisted ) and then got a further 20% discount so the whole thing only cost £96! Will post the pictures, but they haven't arrived yet so I'm not sure I'll keep them all, naturally.













(Yes, I have a clear and predictable style!)

SmallTeapot

Faith wrote: »

Closet London had a KILLER Black Friday advance sale for email subscribers - 200 items for £20 each! I got 6 dresses (narrowed down from the 12 shortlisted ) and then got a further 20% discount so the whole thing only cost £96! Will post the pictures, but they haven't arrived yet so I'm not sure I'll keep them all, naturally.

(Yes, I have a clear and predictable style!)

Faith, those dresses are unreal - well wear

What is the sizing like for closet London? Their clothes look like great quality....
How did you manage to get 20% off (if you don’t mind sharing of course :P )

I have a few things coming up over the next few months, that it would be great to have some nice clothes sorted

jos28

Faith wrote: »

Am I the only one thinking those trousers would give you a fierce bad dose of thrush if you wore them as the model is? :eek:

:D:D
Those dresses are all stunning Faith, enjoy them.

Faith

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Faith, those dresses are unreal - well wear

What is the sizing like for closet London? Their clothes look like great quality....
How did you manage to get 20% off (if you don’t mind sharing of course :P )

I have a few things coming up over the next few months, that it would be great to have some nice clothes sorted

Thanks!

They do a thing called Closet Club. I think you need an account, but you accrue points from everything from visiting the site to making purchases. On your birthday, for example, you get 1000 points (that might depend on your ‘tier’). The points are valid for quite a long time and you can use different amounts for different discounts! I used 1000 points to redeem a 20% discount

In terms of sizing, I find them fairly true to size. I’m usually a 12 and I always buy a 12 from them. It can be a bit tight at the waist but that’s due to my weight fluctuating! (And I have a long torso so the waist usually hits my ribs more than my natural waist.) I have found lower necklines tend to be too tight for some odd reason - I’m fairly busty and I’ve had to send back a few skater dresses with a lower neckline, but wrap style dresses are fine. In terms of length, I’m 5’5 and none of the dresses swamp me. Many hit a little above or just on my knee.

I highly recommend Closet, and actually buy most of my clothes from there now. They are good quality and last well without fading or shrinking. I usually do a haul once or twice a year!

SmallTeapot

Faith wrote: »

Thanks!

They do a thing called Closet Club. I think you need an account, but you accrue points from everything from visiting the site to making purchases. On your birthday, for example, you get 1000 points (that might depend on your ‘tier’). The points are valid for quite a long time and you can use different amounts for different discounts! I used 1000 points to redeem a 20% discount

In terms of sizing, I find them fairly true to size. I’m usually a 12 and I always buy a 12 from them. It can be a bit tight at the waist but that’s due to my weight fluctuating! (And I have a long torso so the waist usually hits my ribs more than my natural waist.) I have found lower necklines tend to be too tight for some odd reason - I’m fairly busty and I’ve had to send back a few skater dresses with a lower neckline, but wrap style dresses are fine. In terms of length, I’m 5’5 and none of the dresses swamp me. Many hit a little above or just on my knee.

I highly recommend Closet, and actually buy most of my clothes from there now. They are good quality and last well without fading or shrinking. I usually do a haul once or twice a year!

Thanks Faith

I'm the same dress size and height as you, so the sizing sounds perfect! :P

I love getting new clothes (even if my bank balance doesn't!)

jos28

Damn you payday, laptop and wine. Just bought this

AMKC

Wow. I love your new dresses Faith they are awesome. You have great style. I am that size too so if you do decide to give one or two away like sell them

Ok I have to join this Closet London site and get into that club.

I bought some new white wedges yesterday in Korky's.

Can't find a pic of them online but they were reduced to 15 euro so I was happy.

They are simpler than these but the platform is the same. Mine just have a strap around the ankle and around the toes. They quite comfortable too so I am happy.

https://www.korkys.ie/ladies-platform-heels-dd6-wht

Faith

Oh I should add: all of their dresses have pockets!

GingerLily

Faith wrote: »

Oh I should add: all of their dresses have pockets!

Cracking me up!

Ciarrai76

I got a couple of things in the black Friday New Look sale today:

This navy sweatshirt was only €11


I also got a nice chunky oversized jumper reduced from €37 to €15. I can't find the item on their website though.

Kintarō Hattori

https://www.zara.com/ie/en/leather-effect-leggings-p02398270.html?v1=7255504&v2=1074624



Leggings from Zara and Kurt Geiger boots from eBay.

jos28

jos28 wrote: »

Picked up a couple of bits in the Debenhams sale

This went straight back, horrible on. It looked like I'd tucked my pyjamas into my jeans.

Sunny Dayz

Has anyone ever had a dress from Virgos Lounge - what is the fit and quality like?

jos28

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Has anyone ever had a dress from Virgos Lounge - what is the fit and quality like?

I bought one for a wedding a while back and found the sizing to be on the small side.

dee_mc

I found the fit small, particularly around the waist.