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help! i have just had a complete brain melt and ordered the most hideous dress for a family christmas party...

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:04

It doesnt even flatter the model.

I have never even heard of the shop but it seems to peddle frumpy dresses for middle aged ladies.

I am 34 and a size ten.

http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk/invt/90942?colour=Black what was i thinking???

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:05
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NellyBluth · 09/12/2012 21:07

It looks like it is three sizes too big for the model, it might actually be alright if it fits!

If it does hang around the waist, you could try a belt?

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mrscrimbobash · 09/12/2012 21:08

It looks like it's cut for plus sizes. Model is not large at all but dress totally unflattering.

What were you thinking? !

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:10

Mrs crimbo i have no idea!!! I was googling black embellised shift dressesand wanted one for twent quid. Didnt really look properly at it. Buyers remorse and it hasnt even arrived yet!



Could a belt reslly salvage it?

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 09/12/2012 21:12

If it fits you properly (unlike the model) it wouldnt be that bad!

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mirpuppet · 09/12/2012 21:14

Distance selling regulation send it back and they will even refund your postage if you do it within 7 days and remind them they have to under the law--. You have to send back the whole order.

And start looking again Xmas Smile

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:16

Thank you, i will have a look at their returns policy just as soon as i can bring myself to look through their dowdy site without getting depressed.

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flybynight · 09/12/2012 21:16

If I were a size ten, I wouldn't be ordering a tent, I would be running around naked and expecting congratulations.

But don't worry, you can always send it back and go to Primark or New Look if it doesn't work.

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Bubblegum78 · 09/12/2012 21:18

Send it back!

Go to New Look, Primark or Next and find yourself something nice! Look on ebay, I got several nice dresses for next to nothing. x

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Caerlaverock · 09/12/2012 21:21
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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:26

Good lord caeverlock!

Right, i have sent them an email begging them not to dispatch it to me for the love of humanity

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flybynight · 09/12/2012 21:27

Those are some chunky knees on that model, Caerlaverock

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LemonBreeland · 09/12/2012 21:32

Roman Originals is not a nice shop. The stuff looks okay from a distance then once you get in there it is awful.

Hope they cancel for you.

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 21:52

Thanks lemon, had never actually heard of Roman originals before

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youngblowfish · 09/12/2012 21:54

flybynight, your post really did make me laugh out loud, you brightened up my evening.

OP, better luck next time. FWIW, I feel your pain. I sometimes return home from shopping trips or have something delivered only to think, WTAF?

How about this from ebay? Over your budget, but I really like it.

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BarceyDussell · 09/12/2012 22:06

thanks youngblowfish

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BarceyDussell · 10/12/2012 11:28

Wah! They can't cancel the order. I have to wait for it to arrive then send it back.

Maybe I'll fall in love with it when it arrives..

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101handbags · 10/12/2012 11:47

My mum loves Roman Originals. But she is 75 and loves a nice floral skirt/sequinned neck t short combo. 34 and a size 10? This shop is not for you - send it back & treat yourself to something a lot more flattering - hope you find something you like elsewhere.

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