frock for black tie dinner

[felixthecat]

Suggestions? You have the restrictions of size 22, 5'8", huge boobs and minimal budget. I'll consider anything that isnt green.

Off you go, urban fashionistas!

 

[cesare]

How about this?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Samya+Sequin+maxi+dress/186998907,default,pd.html

 

[8115]

Colouring?

 

[Greebo]

Colouring?

Good point.

 

[felixthecat]

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How about this?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Samya Sequin maxi dress/186998907,default,pd.html

I'm worried that might make my fulsome bosom look like a bolster

 

[cesare]

I'm worried that might make my fulsome bosom look like a bolster

What sort of styles do you like?

 

[8115]

This is nice, maybe a bit pricey though.

http://www.evans.co.uk/en/evuk/prod...e{1}~[22]^category~[209534|209530]&bi=1&ps=24

 

[felixthecat]

Colouring?

Currently blonde, may change without much notice. I've a hankering for red hair atm......

Blue eyes, medium skin tone.

 

[Greebo]

<snip>Off you go, urban fashionistas!

How much time is there? Are we talking a few days, a few weeks, or what?

I'm asking because there are places like light in the box where you can get special occasion dresses made to measure for under £100 but it takes a few weeks.

 

[felixthecat]

What sort of styles do you like?

I like empire lines, I like shift dresses if the neckline isn't too high. I like scoop necks or v necks. Not fussed about sleeves. Ummmmmm...... dunno what else.

 

[equationgirl]

What about this one? Would look fab with either blonde or red hair:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elegant-Hal...id=1381174164&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+long+dress

 

[felixthecat]

Loads of time greebo - mid Dec.

 

[mentalchik]

http://www.very.co.uk/definitions-frill-sleeve-dress/1298284790.prd

 

[Greebo]

Have you tried ebay? Useful for finding non standard range sizes and AFAIK a lot of people sell party/formal dresses there after wearing them just once.

What about this one? Would look fab with either blonde or red hair:

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Nice! And a bra could be worn under it without too much trouble.

 

[mentalchik]

http://www.very.co.uk/teatro-betty-eyelash-lace-pencil-dress/1178600181.prd

 

[felixthecat]

EG - I'm glad you posted that one because I've already looked at it but in purple - liked it but wasnt sure! Think I like the blue better.

Chikky - both of those would make me look like a badly stuffed sausage which is a shame because they are beautiful - just not on me.

 

[cesare]

EG - I'm glad you posted that one because I've already looked at it but in purple - liked it but wasnt sure! Think I like the blue better.

Does it matter that it's got a padded bust?

 

[equationgirl]

Does it matter that it's got a padded bust?

I think it's so it can be worn without a bra if the wearer prefers. This is one of the reviews, I picked it because the lady has a similar (slightly bigger) figure to the way felixthecat described hers:

Great quality for the price! I bought this as a standby as am getting an evening dress custom made for my wedding evening party, but actually it fits me perfectly and looks amazing, so might be one to wear anyway!! The colour is gorgeous. I got it in cream as well, which looks lovely and suitably bridal.

The quality of fabric and lining is lovely, the beading is elegant and quite secure. The ruched elastic around the back feels a little fragile so I'm careful not to stretch it putting it on, as it might snap, but it's fine on.

I bought the size 24and I'm 5 foot 7, the length is perfect especially in heels but I could wear flats. I have a larger bust (42E) and this fits fine, and because it has built-in cups it supports enough without a bra, which is good as my strapless bras don't plunge deep enough and can be seen at the front.

 

[kittyP]

http://www.very.co.uk/definitions-frill-sleeve-dress/1298284790.prd

That is gorgeous.
Quite pricey though.

 

[mentalchik]

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Coll...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Coll...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

these 2 are out of stock at the mo but that purple one is gorgeous

 

[equationgirl]

I think there's lots of glamorous options for you felixthecat - you're going to be a knock-out no matter frock you wear

 

[stuff_it]

How about this?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Samya Sequin maxi dress/186998907,default,pd.html

I'm guessing that with huge boobs being able to wear a bra is a must.

 

[Greebo]

I'm guessing that with huge boobs being able to wear a bra is a must.

Unless the dress has very good engineering from the waist upwards (boning, well lined and interlined, not to mention very strong seams) yes.

 

[Manter]

http://www.very.co.uk/teatro-betty-eyelash-lace-pencil-dress/1178600181.prd

That's lovely,...

 

[purenarcotic]

What about this one? Would look fab with either blonde or red hair:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elegant-Halter-Evening-Dresses-halterneck/dp/B00BCI11N4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381174164&sr=8-2&keywords=blue long dress

I think this is lovely. And I could see you in it, felix.

 

[kittyP]

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Coll...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3


these 2 are out of stock at the mo but that purple one is gorgeous

That is stunning and I reckon pretty forgiving.

 

[moose]

I wore this for a November black tie do last year, with fiendish shoes and 'statement' jewellery
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Velvet-Evening-Dress-by-MontyQ-/171097190918
Then I shortened it to knee length and wore it for the rest of the winter. I had to sacrifice body temperature for arm coverage, but c'est la vie.

 

[toggle]

What about this one? Would look fab with either blonde or red hair:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elegant-Halter-Evening-Dresses-halterneck/dp/B00BCI11N4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381174164&sr=8-2&keywords=blue long dress

that is fairly similar to the dress I got for a formal dinner last year.

but I did a slightly different route to buying one, i started checking out second hand monsoon formal dresses about 3 months before the do, and I ended up getting 2 dresses and picking the one I felt looked slightly better. i chose monsoon cause there are always loads of their formal dresses on ebay, cause they are well made enough to not fall apart after being worn once, and cause IME, unlike a lot of other manufacturers, they also size up the bust.

my 2 dresses ended up costing me under £15 in total.

 

[Ceej]

I'm a fan of Alexon - really good solid construction, generous sizes not cheap but they have lots of sales...

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Alexon+Burnout+dress/181409432,default,pd.html
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Alexon+Maxi+jersey+dress/185654144,default,pd.html
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Alexon+Silk+blend+halter+neck+dress/184378193,default,pd.html

I don't think you're in London, Felix, but if you are, head up to Fontill Road in Finsbury Park - loads and loads of posh frocks in bigger sizes and silly cheap sometimes.