Where to buy dresses...

[popularfurball]

I have a christening and a posh night away coming up… I need new outfits for both.

I had it in my head I would wear a dress for both - no idea for the christening, but wanted a long style dress for the posh dinner/night away. Im on a (fairly extreme!) budget, but I can't even find dresses I like. Where does everyone buy dresses from these days?! I clearly don't go shopping enough!

I am very pale and fair and petite if it makes any difference!

 

[MrA]

What size are you? I have a floor length light blue monsoon strapless dress that may be suitable for the posh dinner? Size 8 I've worn it once

 

[Dark Storm]

Debenhams are fab for dresses for every occasion :smile:

 

[newforest]

Currently you could do well with the sales, you can wear the same for both.

I do like Monsoon, but also Karen Millen.

Not saying this is you but using this as an example in the price reduction and it being day or night I think. What I do know is good dresses can look crap on the hanger! I wish all shops had a photon of it on.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_62619+D0797RED_-1

 

[jovi_y2k2]

Debenhams or Coast (usually a concession in Debenhams)
I've had several ball gowns from there and my lovely bridesmaid dress from last year too.

 

[popularfurball]

I am an 8-10 Ale - depends on the make.

How much is reasonable for a dress? I think I am perhaps being unreasonable as I figure I may only wear it once or twice!

 

[juliecwuk]

I've started buying online from very.co.uk

I don't really like shopping, I have better things to do with my time! So I bought a load of dresses from very.co.uk, it is free delivery and free returns if using a collect plus shop. I bought a load and returned all but two.

Have a look on there

 

[Rubic]

I'd say anything from £80-200 really for a dress to suit but it depends where you shop and whst you are looking for. Occasionally River Island or Topshop will have something suitable but generally I'd be looking in Coast/Karen Millen/Ted Baker/Debenhams/House of Fraser. TKMaxx, if you have time to go rummaging, usually isn't too bad.

 

[volcy]

I have got dresses from debenhams (debut) although i have picked them up at around £30 at the end of sales, from very and ebay! New Monsoon dresses can be picked up cheaply off ebay..

 

[Flipo's Mum]

Don't discount ebay mrs, there are heaps to choose from especially for your size.

 

[jovi_y2k2]

The debenhams sale will have some good bargains too, generally sizes 6-10 are all that's left!

 

[nat17]

Don't discount ebay mrs, there are heaps to choose from especially for your size.

Agree, especially for a wear it oncer..:happy:

 

[Trewsers]

I would try ebay. At your size you will definitely find something!!!

 

[popularfurball]

Don't discount ebay mrs, there are heaps to choose from especially for your size.

My worry is that they won't fit or will look bad - I have never owned a long dress so no idea what style to shop for!?

 

[popularfurball]

http://bit.ly/IiZkkI

I like this but I think I might be a bit overdressed?!

 

[Trewsers]

Oooh! Pretty dress and good choice of colours!

 

[Kite_Rider]

If you have time check out your local charity shops too. I love charity shop finds, bought a gorgeous Karen Millen dress last summer for £15 and it is stunning, silk and crepe bias cut, even I look amazing in it, lol shame I never go anywhere worthy of it really.

 

[newforest]

http://bit.ly/IiZkkI

I like this but I think I might be a bit overdressed?!

Depending on the colour you could wear for both. Keep accessories simple. Though at that price I would have two. :biggrin: