*STYLE GODESSES!!* Help me find my bridesmaids dresses (not traditional ones though!...)

[kittylette]

I dont want anything from Debenhams ect ...

I'm having red and black,

I'd like something 50'sish, kneelength, strapless

must range for size 8 to size 18 (and suit both sizes!!- i know im asking alot)

Am open to suggestions though!

I can go with all black or all red the accsesorise with the other colour,

C'mon help me!

Oh budget is about £70 per dress

[kittylette]

No, wait - I'm open to debenhams, I just meant I dont want big heavy tradional dresses IYKWIM!

[Bouquetsofdynomite]

How are the various busts/bodyshapes? eg is the size 18 4'10" or 5'10"?
Sounds really cool btw, like The Pipettes.

[kittylette]

Hi,

one is size 18 about 5'7

other is size 12 5'6

and the other is only 10 yers old, but im just going to buy matching fress in size 8 and get it altered

[Ceolas]

Unless she has very good arms, I can't think strapless is a fantastic look on a size 18.

[elfsmum]

Hi Kitty

try ebay - I got a beautiful gown from there for £40.00 search under the evening dresses/gowns.

good luck

[kittylette]

Well its November so im going to get something to go with them,

plus Im not looking to buy yet just get ideas becasue shes just had a baby (thats why shes size 18) so im sure she will be slimmer by Nov,

but im just looking to get ideas

[Ceolas]

nice? but not strapless

[kittylette]

I dont really want to go to Ebay,

its too much stress and all the dresses have to match and it will be hard to find 3 matching dresses in the right size.

plus you cant try them on!

[allthegearnoidea]

Hello, in a similar situation myself! type in 'dessy group' to google, and on that website you can swap around tos and bottoms until you find perfect combos, not sure on the prices though. I've been cheeky and asked my two adult bridesmaids to either contribute to a more expensive dress or wear something a bit cheaper that we will buy, they know we are strapped for cash and have been really understanding!

[kittylette]

oooh!!

i like that!!

would you say its more pinkyred than red though?

[kittylette]

Dessy dresses are £150 each

[kittylette]

it only goes to 14 ceolas

[Ceolas]

What about having them made? Not sure how that would work out cost wise?

[kittylette]

Ive been through all that, thats what was stressing me out, so Ive decided to just buy them from a shop!!

Its causing stress so Im putting my foot down!

[kittylette]

Id like them to match

im not a bridezilla - honest!

not many links flying about here gals!

[Ceolas]

£80

[Ceolas]

wine

red and black

[kittylette]

i like this

[JackieNo]

Coast have some lovely ones, but too expensive.

[KatieMorag]

if your friend who has just had a baby is breast feeding she may well still be a size 18 in november. I speak from personal experience

how does she feel about wearing strapless? especailly the styles below, with thin straps = no bra

[bookthief]

Too dark? No price listed though.

[kittylette]

I LOVE that bonbon satin one at coast - but its £160

[SueW]

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